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· To recognise and reward excellence in science teaching across the full spectrum of teaching contexts, from special education needs to high-ability pupil groups in 3 to 11, 11 to 16 and 16 to 19 age categories
· Promote innovative and sustainable strategies for teaching science which address a specific need in schools and colleges contribute to teachers' continuing professional development
· For years, Rolls-Royce has supported a range of national and local education activities, many involving our employees as part of their ongoing training and personal development programmes.
We are building on our presence in the education sector with this major long-term science education programme in the United Kingdom
· At Rolls-Royce, we have a clear interest in the development of science education. As a major global employer of scientists and engineers we recognise that the future supply of skills needed in our industry is dependent on the quality of science teaching delivered in schools and colleges
· Support for education is a significant way in which Rolls-Royce works to improve the communities in which we live.
· For other resources and information please visit our education website:www.rolls-royce.com/cr/education
· Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in four global markets - civil aerospace, defence, marine and energy
· We employ approximately 39,000 people in our businesses worldwide and operate in 50 countries
· We are committed to our pursuit of excellence as a responsible corporate citizen in our operations throughout the world
· We have well developed policies on issues such as health, safety and environment, supply chain, charitable donations, community involvement, employment policy and employee learning and development
· For more information, visitwww.rolls-royce.com
Teams can be comprised of any combination of the following, but not including pupils or students:
· Head Teachers
· Deputy Head Teachers
· Heads of Science
· Science Teachers
· Laboratory Technicians
· Other Subject Teachers
· Teaching Assistants
· School Governors
· Parents
· Representatives from commerce and industry
· Other adults deemed eligible by the school or college
The team can be a minimum of three adults or a maximum of six.
Yes, entries are welcomed from staff collaborating from more than one school, with the lead school submitting the entry.
The Rolls-Royce Science Prize will be available to receive entries from 1 September 2011.
The closing date for entries is 30 May 2012.
Rolls-Royce Science finalists will be notified in July 2012. The winning and runner-up teams will be announced at the annual awards ceremony.
Any school/college including nursery schools in the UK and Republic of Ireland that teach pupils from the age of 3 – 19 that attend a course at one of the network ofScience Learning Centres.
All entries must be completed and entered on-line, postal entries will not be accepted.
· Fifty Special Merit Award winners will receive £1,000
· The nine finalists from each year will be awarded £5,000 to put their proposal into practice
· The overall winning and runner-up team will receive a further £15,000 and £10,000 respectively to invest in science education in their school or college.
All previous years' qualifying entries are now available on the Rolls-Royce Science Prize website to share ideas and good practice via the database of Previous entries.
The name of the school or college and the details of the proposal. Personal contact information will not be made available in the database.
Yes, a condition of entry is that your team’s teaching proposal will be made available on our website if it meets the qualifying entrance requirements.
Entries will be accepted from all schools and colleges in the UK.
Entries submitted in Welsh are welcome. The website and all correspondence is in English.
