Here at Unstone Schools Federation, we are very privileged to have been part of the Maker{futures} programme. Led by the University of Sheffield, the Maker{School} programme provides opportunities for children and teachers to develop the skills, knowledge and mindsets for future success - inspiring creators, innovators and problem solvers through maker education
The programme is going to be focused on Key Stage Two (Years 3-6) this year with a view to expanding into the infants in the future.
Maker schools, or makerspaces, are educational environments that encourage children to develop skills and mindsets through hands-on learning. Maker schools often use a STEAM approach, which combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the arts.
Here are some characteristics of maker schools:
The University of Sheffield offers a Maker{Futures} program that helps educators set up makerspaces and run maker sessions. The program also offers professional development for educators and a mobile makerspace called Maker{Move}