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CREST awards

A project-based award scheme for secondary-age students. It aims to recognise and accredit students’ achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths.

• Motivates and encourages students of all ages and abilities
• Allows students to explore their own ideas and interests within science
• Develops problem-solving skills
• Helps to bridge the gap between science in the classroom and the “real world”, preparing students for the world of work
• Provides a focus for the development of Key Skills
• Encourages links between schools and industry using a mentoring scheme
• Enhances the delivery of the National Curriculum

This national scheme is run by the British Science Association, with some funding support from Research Councils UK.

 

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