New award for STEM leaders at Key Stage 4

By Education in Chemistry2009-05-01T00:00:00

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New qualification offers students the route to an additional BTEC award in recognition of the personal leadership skills they develop through learning science

A new qualification aims to recognise and reward the personal leadership skills students develop through their study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. The STEM Leaders Qualification (SLQ) offers Key Stage 4 students the opportunity to gain an additional BTEC award alongside their academic achievements in STEM subjects. The qualification supports the development of students' personal, learning and thinking skills, a key requirement which underpins the National Curriculum.

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