About Leaders in Science

Programme Structure

The programme is split into two stages over two terms. First, STEM mentors work with small groups of senior school students to introduce them to science beyond the curriculum through talks and hands‑on workshops.

In the second stage, the mentors guide the students through a process of designing and practicing their own workshops which they take into local primary schools towards the end of the programme. Alongside this, we also run debates and leadership and presentation skills sessions throughout the programme.

The Impact

Whilst the older students develop valuable leadership skills and experience of working with younger students, the primary school students enjoy doing new experiments and are often inspired by the older students. Mentors benefit hugely from learning how to communicate their science with younger students, growing in confidence as they take ownership of the programme and often see their own research in a new light.

Our Story

Founded in 2015, Leaders in Science is now in its 9th year and has reached hundreds of young people through interactive workshops and mentoring sessions.