Everything you need to run a Big Bang at School event
The Big Bang at School Blueprint gives you everything you need to plan and deliver your own STEM event.
Designed for schools across the UK, this activity helps teachers bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life through hands-on experiences, careers inspiration and project-based learning. Whether you’re planning a dedicated STEM day, supporting careers education or looking for new ways to engage students, try Big Bang at School Blueprint. It includes practical guidance and resources to help you get started.
We’ll help you:
plan and deliver a successful event
access engaging STEM activities and workshops
connect with local employers and STEM organisations
explore funding opportunities
inspire students to consider future STEM pathways
What is Big Bang at School?
Big Bang at School helps schools create their own version of The Big Bang Fair, tailored to their students. Every event is different, but they all share the same goal. To help young people discover the exciting opportunities available in STEM.
Through hands-on experiences and encounters with employers, students can develop their confidence, broaden their horizons and see how STEM connects to the real world.
Why take part
A Big Bang at School event is an opportunity to celebrate STEM across your school while supporting careers education and enrichment activities.
Our evaluation shows that taking part can have a positive impact on both students and teachers:
helping young people explore STEM careers
giving educators greater confidence when discussing future pathways
It’s a great opportunity for young people to be excited about the breadth of STEM and actually learn about careers that may not be as obvious to them.
— Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive, EngineeringUK
80%
of teachers taking part in Big Bang at School said it made them more knowledgeable about engineering and technology careers
8 in 10
teachers have delivered STEM outreach in the past year
82%
of teachers felt more confident to suggest engineering and tech careers after taking part in Big Bang at School
43%
of young people report doing a STEM extracurricular activity in the past year
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