How to support high quality teaching in Engineering and Manufacturing

Ensuring that the next generation of engineering & manufacturing talent has the right skills and is shaped by the highest quality teaching is crucial for the future of the sector. Your business will benefit directly by supporting local schools and colleges to achieve this.

The resources on this site are centered on five key areas, which have been chosen to help you get the most from your involvement – whether you’re looking to work with schools and colleges for the first time, or to scale up your existing engagement.

We know it can seem daunting – particularly if you are a small business with limited resource – to implement new initiatives, so each activity has how-to guides, top tips and case studies of SMEs within your sector who have successfully embedded supporting high quality teaching into their practices.

This handbook is part of The Education Landscape, which aims to help all businesses to get the most out of education and skills in England.

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Contributing facilities or specialist equipment

Help schools and colleges to access industry-standard equipment, software and facilities.

Professional development for teachers

Help teachers stay up-to-date with industry standards and needs by offering professional development opportunities.

Providing specialist input for classes

Share your specialist knowledge with teachers and students, through masterclasses, workshops, lectures and more.

Helping design a course

Help teachers to design courses, lessons and workshops to bring the curriculum to life.

Setting and supporting student projects

Work with teachers to design and set student projects to address real-life challenges facing your business or industry.

Contributing facilities or specialist equipment

Help your future employees to gain relevant experience with industry-standard equipment, by donating or loaning equipment, offering site access, or hosting manufacturers’ demonstrations.

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Professional development for teachers

Increase understanding of your sector and upskill teachers, by offering them first-hand experiences of industry through professional development opportunities.

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Providing specialist input for classes

Raise awareness of your industry by sharing your specialist knowledge with students and teachers, from advising on new technologies or processes to presenting masterclasses.

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Helping design a course

Tackle key challenges facing your business or sector by working with teaching staff to design, set and evaluate student projects.

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Setting and supporting student projects

Tackle key challenges facing your business or sector by working with teaching staff to design, set and evaluate student projects.

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