More about the projects funded by the Trust
Innovative
projects
Cluster
projects
KS2-3 projects
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so far:
Raising scientific achievement of
pupils in the participating schools:
Example 1: NIAS Project
Twenty one primary and infant schools in South West Northamptonshire
(September 1997 - September 1999). "Over the two-year period the percentage
of pupils gaining Level 4 and above in Key Stage 2 increased by 7%
to 89%, nearly 10% greater than the county average." (Evaluation Report,
October 1999)
Example 2: Liverpool John Moores
University Project
Twenty Merseyside primary schools
were involved in the project (September
1997 - September 1999). "Results from
the Year 6 SATs tests indicate that children
in the project schools who typically
have below average SAT scores achieved
levels of science high than the national
average. (Interim Report, May 2000)
Promoting the teaching of scientific
enquiry and raising investigative
abilities in science;
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Raising the profile of science in
the participating schools;
- Increasing knowledge and
understanding of science
and their confidence in teaching science;
- Contributing to a culture of school
improvement in the participating
schools;
- Improving the effectiveness and confidence
of science co-ordinators
as subject leaders;
- Contributing to greater co-operation
and sharing between the
participating schools.
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How can I find out
more about the Trust?
You should find most of the information
you need on this site. If you have a
specific query about the Trust and its
work please e-mail .
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How was the Trust formed?
The AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust
was created by trust deed in April 1997.
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What is the Trust's objective?
The objective of the Trust is to help
improve in Britain the education of children
and young people in science.
What is the Trust's charitable status?
The Trust was registered as a charity
by the Charity Commission for England
and Wales in October 1997 with registered
number 1064864 and registered office
at 15 Stanhope Gate, London, W1Y 6LN.
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Who funds the Trust's
activities?
AstraZeneca PLC (formerly named AstraZeneca
Group PLC) has endowed the Trust with
funding of £20 million although
the Trust may accept donations from elsewhere.
The fund is managed by investment managers
on behalf of the Trustees. The intention
is to preserve the capital sum for perpetuity
and make available the annual income
for the purposes of the Trust.
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Who are the Trustees?
The Trustees are:
- Mike Rance
- Aileen Allsop: AstraZeneca PLC
- Jane Juniper: AstraZeneca PLC
- Viv Gill: AstraZeneca PLC
- Vicki Garson: AstraZeneca PLC
- Andrew Hayward: AstraZeneca PLC
- David Haywood: AstraZeneca PLC
- Angela Iannetta: AstraZeneca PLC
- Colin Jäger: AstraZeneca PLC
- Martin Hollins
- Guy Tirvengadum: AstraZeneca PLC
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Who is the Trust's
Patron?
- Dr Peter Doyle CBE: Former Director
of AstraZeneca Group PLC
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Who manages the Trust?
Professor Hugh Lawlor is the Director
of the Trust and is responsible for its
executive management. Mrs Jean Smith
is the Administrator of the Trust.
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AstraZeneca plc
AstraZeneca is a leading force in world
pharmaceuticals. Backed by a strong research
base, the company provides effective,
innovative products for serious medical
problems.
Click here to visit the AstraZeneca
International website.
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Science
Education Forum
The Forum brings together the business
and education communities in England
with the policymakers in an attempt to
build consensus around key science education
policies and practices.
Results about the Forum's work will
be published regularly and you can read
and print out the information:
Newsletter
1 - March 2002
Newsletter
2 - August 2002
Newsletter
3 - November 2002
Newsletter
4 - February 2003
Newsletter 5 - September 2003
Newsletter 6 - February 2004
Newsletter 7 - September 2004
Newsletter 8 - March 2005
Newsletter 9 - September 2005
Newsletter 10 - March 2006
Newsletter 11 - September 2006
Newsletter 13 - September 2007
Task
Group report on the Continuing Professional
Development for Teachers of Science
- July 2002
Audit
of current major sponsors of science
education resources for schools and
colleges - July 2002
www.scienceeducationforum.org.uk
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