Increasingly there is evidence to suggest that the real-life stories and experiences which Ambassadors share with students are what stimulate interest and generate enquiry amongst their young audience. 

Benefits to teachers:

• Access extra, quality assured, skilled resources to support staff in the classroom.
• Set-up, expand and have extra support for extra-curricular clubs.
• Develop more varied teaching and learning styles.
• Update knowledge of contemporary science, technology and research processes.
• Learn more about local companies and linking opportunities.

Benefits to students:

• Makes science, maths, design and technology, and engineering relevant to the everyday experience of students.
• Better motivation, more confidence and enthusiasm.
• Opportunities to improve key skills as well as increase understanding in science, maths, design and technology and engineering
• Better understanding of the opportunities that a career in science, technology, engineering and maths can offer.

For more information and examples of the work that SEAs do, see Science and Engineering Ambassadors section.

To identify Ambassadors in your area that could support you, contact your local SETPOINT contract holder.

Already using SEAs?

For teachers already using SEAs, the following three documents; Teachers handbook; Resources for teachers and the Activity feedback form (see attachments below), are designed to ensure you and your students get the most from the SEAs programme.