Research and publications

CIEC research enhances the evidence base about good practice in building links between education and industry.

The team carries out research and evaluation into the impact of its resources and programmes, ensuring that they are improved to meet the changing needs of schools and companies.

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ciec@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 322 523
University of York, York, Y010 5DD
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Evaluation of Children Challenging Industry (CCI) 2021-22

We are delighted to share the 2021-22 CCI Infographics (summary of Evaluation Report) (PDF , 4,039kb), our flagship programme. The evaluation was based on data from our 2021-22 cohort of schools across England. You will see CCI’s positive impact on children’s and teachers’ awareness of STEM careers in industry, children’s excitement for CCI investigations, and growth in teachers’ confidence to teach science and about STEM careers.

Please contact ciec@york.ac.uk if you would like either a hard copy of the summary report or a PDF of the full report of this evaluation.

Primary Science Special Edition: Growing Science Capital

Published by the Association for Science Education, this special issue of 'Primary Science' celebrates the 25th anniversary of CIEC’s Children Challenging Industry programme, and highlights the importance of working across the boundaries between education and industry, offering a wide range of articles that demonstrate how CIEC does this, and the benefits of this for teachers and pupils.

Full issue: PS CIEC Special Issue (PDF , 13,793kb)

For more information on how ASE supports to teaching and learning of primary science, visit The Association for Science Education's website.

Gender and STEM careers

Joy Parvin's article, published in November 2020 in ASE's Primary Science journal, focuses on the careers of four women working in STEM careers today, and offers guidance for teachers on increasing the science capital of primary children.

Contact us

ciec@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 322 523
University of York, York, Y010 5DD
@ciecyork
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