Accessing Science Fund

To improve access to science learning for all

The Accessing Science Fund is specifically designed to enable more children and young people in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, who experience barriers to STEM engagement, the opportunity to access science learning through our well-established and proven Science Oxford programmes.

After a successful two-year pilot programme, supported by the Edina Trust, our team really knows what makes the most impact on this cohort.

Partner with us to help to improve science education in the region.  Together we can build science capital for the next generation who come from underrepresented and underserved communities.

Every partnership donation will be match funded by The Oxford Trust up to £30,000 each year, doubling impact.

Partner with us
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Computer generated image of the soon to be build Aspen building at the Wood Centre for Innovation.

Fund delivery

In partnership with funders, we will support schools that have a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals and those that have specific barriers and challenges, as well as community groups with fewer STEM opportunities.

The fund will be used to:

  • Assist pupils in receipt of free school meals to have STEM education enrichment opportunities.
  • Enable high-quality STEM education training for teachers, to optimise practice in local schools.
  • Support community groups and promote the wonders of science to vulnerable young people and those with disadvantage or disability.
  • Help inspire young people about STEM careers and their ability to be a part of  finding pioneering solutions to pressing global challenges, such as climate change and global health.
  • Diversify the pool of STEM talent.

What people say about us

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It was one of the best family days we’ve had. The children were totally absorbed with so much to explore and to learn. The highlight was meeting a real scientist at the Live Lab and getting to ask questions.

Visitor, Family Day

Family Day visits to the Science Oxford Centre

A woman seated at a table uses a plastic bag and string to build something.
As the science lead, I have attended a lot of CPD at Science Oxford over the last two years, which has been invaluable to our school. Science has gone from being undervalued to high on the school agenda. The children now often say it’s their favourite subject.

Teacher, Orchard Fields Primary

Continuing professional development

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I felt that all parts of the STEM Insight Week were incredible and useful, and not only did I find them invaluable in improving my skills, knowledge and awareness of all areas covered but I found them enjoyable too.

Secondary school student, STEM Insight Week

STEM Careers Programme for secondary schools

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The child-led investigations are great at engaging children in science. It is always interesting to see what ideas they come up with. The event has really helped raise the prominence of science at school.

Teacher, Standlake CofE Primary School

Big Science Event

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The children took off into space to explore the solar system from the comfort of school. They heard stories of the stars, visited planets and even saw the International Space Station. After plenty of questions and discussion, they made a safe landing back on earth. All thanks to Science Oxford. A brilliant day!

Teacher, Tackley CofE Primary School

Workshops and shows in primary schools

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Visiting the Science Oxford Centre for all year groups has been a fantastic boost to our children – they enjoy the trips, it gets them excited by science and they get to explore science in a fun, interactive way.

Teacher, Bayards Hill Primary School

Primary school visits to the Science Oxford Centre

A girl looks through a magnifying glass into tubs of water containing pond creatures
I've really got to admire how informative and engaging the day was. I am not usually interested in science at all, and I was hooked the whole day.

Young Person

Community Day

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I felt that all parts of the experience were incredible and useful, and not only did I find them invaluable in improving my skills, knowledge and awareness in all areas that I covered, but I found them enjoyable too.

Year 12 student

STEM Summer Experience

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Visits for all year groups to the Science Oxford Centre have been a fantastic boost to our children...it gets them excited by science and they get to explore science in fun, interactive ways.

Teacher

Bayards Hill Primary School

How partnering can benefit your business?

Working with The Oxford Trust to diversify access to high-quality STEM education can positively support your business goals.  We can help promote and connect your business with young people in the local area as well as raise the profile of your organisation in the region.

Contribution to the Accessing Science Fund could be a key pillar of your company’s social responsibility strategy.

In the longer term we aim to inspire a new generation into employment in STEM in our region.

We will send you a graphic for your website to show that you support The Oxford Trust’s Accessing Science Fund.

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