Summer STEM Skills & Innovation Project

Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support

Summer STEM Skills & Innovation Project block mentored by Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support
Funded by
Hillingdon HAF Programme
Provision
Specialist SEND provision
Ages
16 - 18
Location
Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge
Next date
No upcoming dates

A summary

Join our engaging Summer STEM programme, where young people explore science, technology, engineering and maths through practical, hands-on activities. Participants will build digital, problem-solving and creative skills, work on exciting projects, make new friends, and gain confidence in a supportive and inclusive environment. The programme also includes inspiring trips and insight days to broaden horizons and introduce future career opportunities. Lunch is provided

SEND accessibility checklist

1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

Please note:

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About your mentor

Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support

Improving lives unlocking autistic potential.

Hillingdon Autistic Care & Support

We’re passionate about helping people better understand autism and supporting those who are autistic. Our mission is to improve quality of life by reducing barriers and helping every individual reach their full potential. We aim to build a more inclusive community where autism is understood and accepted. By doing this, we hope to reduce inequalities in health, education, and everyday life, and create better opportunities and outcomes for autistic people in our local area.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Develop an understanding of key STEM concepts through practical activities.

Aim 2

Build digital, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Aim 3

Increase confidence in exploring science, technology, engineering and maths

Aim 4

Encourage creativity, innovation and teamwork.

Aim 5

Improve communication and project-planning skills.

Aim 6

Introduce participants to STEM careers and further learning opportunities.

Aim 7

Develop independence, resilience and confidence in trying new challenges.

Aim 8

Broaden aspirations through educational trips, employer visits and STEM insight days.

Aim 9

Foster curiosity and a lifelong interest in STEM subjects.

Aim 10

Support social interaction and friendship-building in an inclusive environment.

Location

Hillingdon Manor School, Harlington Road, Uxbridge, England, UB8 3HD

What's provided

Drinks
Meals
Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

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Cancellation policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.