Imagineering Clubs Induction Imagineering background aims Imagineering Fairs

Imagineering Clubs - Induction Imagineering - background & aims Imagineering Fairs Imagineering Clubs – – What do they do and what do they achieve? Model kits, supporting documents Tools, what the school is expected to provide The Children - benefits Working with Children in a Group – Health & Safety, communications & handling Operational Details – Links with schools, CRB checks, Insurance & Finance

Imagineering aims Introduce 8 -16 year olds to the fascinating world of engineering Administered by the educational charity: IMAGINEERING FOUNDATION It provides – hands-on activities related to engineering – fun – learning on the way – the opportunity to meet real engineers enthusing about what they do

Imagineering Fairs Annual Imagineering Fairs – Started in 2000 – Stands - hands-on, fun – 50, 000 plus attendance ow • R at B l a oy t Sh s e W h & – 3 28 allet on M pt • She Imagineering Fair Midlands, Ricoh Arena Coventry Autumn 2014 y 2 1 Ma

Club activities Typically a club will have: 12 children, girls & boys, mixed abilities & backgrounds Each makes from kits a series of working models, take home when complete Volunteer Tutor to lead – usually shared by two engineers Support from a teacher and a parent Sessions 1 hour per week after school

Club activities What is provided ? Packs of project kits (14 of each) to schools Illustrated instructions, tutors notes Recommended tool list For Club tutors Induction for new tutors and contact network Website forum and library

Electromagnetics & Telecommunications via a Morse Key & Buzzer To a working Telecommunication system From parts

Instruction Sheets

Teachers/Tutors Notes & Quiz Worksheets

Project examples Flight Measurements

Electrical & electronics Solder practice Moisture detector

Vision & Experience Telescope Engineering visit to Fanuc

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING MODELS JUNIOR ENGINEERING CLUBS 2012 -13 AUTUMN TERM 12 Working weeks --- Aero Glide -----Health><---Magnetic---> -Steady. Hand--> <-Morse key and buzzer><<Slide & Safety compass Game Rules | | | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SPRING TERM 11 Working weeks -Helicopter--><-Bloodhound- -----Micrometer-----> ------Letter Balance------ Rocket Car | | | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 SUMMER TERM 11 Working weeks Solder Practice><Resistor > -------Electronics------ --Telescope--I> -----Robot------ decoder Moisture sensor Fu se Tester Duck | | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 • Projects map to KS 2 of the Curriculum

Inter-Engineering Aimed at year 7 - 8 11 year olds

Typical Club Session Introduction 5 – 10 mins. • how the model works, principles involved • real world applications • construction steps with the kit Building & testing the models from kits • with practical guidance from tutor and teacher Clean up and tidy away • boxes

End of Year Certificate Each Club member gets a Certificate

Club Costs For a year – 30 weeks of projects for 12 children – Cost £ 660 + VAT – Generally covered by parent subscription < £ 1. 80 per week – Recommended tool set – approx. £ 130 one time cost

What is the point ? National Grid view For the children ? Contact with live engineers Lots of fun, enthusiasm Following instructions, tool skills, problem solving, achieving working devices Practical relevance of maths & science Awake to engineering as a future career Why does NG support Imagineering ? Future of NG closely linked to quality and capacity of its engineers Staff/professional development Support local community

What can you get out of it? Fun & buzz Making things simple and relevant to children Conveying joy of model being created and working Worthwhile, rewarding contribution to the next generation; putting something back Will I be supported? Access to a proven ‘formula’ - on Internet Access to engineers who have done this before Sharing tutor task with a colleague Plenty of schools waiting for you to volunteer

Working with Children in a Club Set the scene, introduce yourself Get to know their names Behaviour – go by your own standards – Set boundaries – Easier to start strict and ease up later – Teacher present Mutual respect, careful not to patronise – Variation in ability and ways of learning Recognition & praise – be positive You the performer - interaction

Working with Children - contd. Action word Prepare for sessions Health & Safety – Vital to keep emphasising – Know school rules, environment, responsibilities Child Protection Policy

Distribution of Imagineering Clubs • now over 150 Imagineering Clubs running

Recruitment Tutors – personal referral, – company adoption e. g. National Grid, Jaguar Land Rover – Clubs stands at Imagineering Fairs Schools – – – through links you already have Clubs stands; web site STEM Points, cold approaches

Finance Imagineering Foundation – annual about £ 50, 000 mainly for Fairs, PR – mainly financed by Institutions, education sources Clubs almost self-funding – including part-time administrator – but additional working capital needed for growth

Insurance Imagineering has product & public liability Club activity covered by LEA insurance for volunteers in schools STEM Ambassador (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths. ) scheme of STEM Points – provides CRB clearance – also has insurance cover

So finally. . Imagineering Clubs are run by some 300 volunteer engineers and enthusiasts – dedicated to inspiring the next generation Enjoyable, rewarding and important – and in great potential demand

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