The Primary Leaders Award for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
is open to all pupils aged between 5 and 11 years.

The Award is in two parts - firstly the pupils email a letter of application to become a Primary Leader for STEM. In this letter they are applying for the 'post' of Ambassador for the school, club or home educated families. They should write about how they help others with their STEM activities and to list the STEM activities that they are currently engaged in, enjoy and would like to do next!

Pupils are then asked to interview a person who works in the field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics. Help can be given to locate a sutable interviewee via the STEM Ambassadors programme managed by STEMNET. This is an organisation of professionals who have willingly given up their time to further the understanding of their profession with schools and educators. Pupils should research the person they are to interview and submit the final article with their application to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Pupils under 9yrs can submit a video or podcast interview (as can older pupils, however 10+ will be required to submit a written article as well to fulfil the award criteria).

We ask that application letters and interviews are emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A teacher or responsible adult (where pupils are home educated) will be required to sign and fax: 01254 720650 or post: Leaders Award 6 Beech Street Great Harwood Blackburn Lancashire BB6 7RB the consent form. All correspondance will be between the school or named responsible adult.

To apply, please complete the form by clicking the link below.

Application form