Education
We are a key provider and coordinator of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education activities and support in Essex. These are for students at school and home, and are designed to both stimulate an interest in STEM and to open possible career paths.
» See upcoming CSES events for schools, children and families
Including our flagship annual TEXPO, projects and online competitions throughout the year.
Out-of-school clubs, masterclasses and projects to enhance learning with fun, practical activities.
Financial and in-kind support for your STEM Club, project or activity at school.
Interactive conferences attended by students, industry partners and the public sector.
A FREE annual CSES/ARU lecture from a high-profile speaker, open to all schools.
Careers guidance, STE(A)M activities, ideas and other material for all ages both in school and at home.
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Talk to us about dedicated support, resources, projects and competitions for your school.
CSES launches new Primary Resource Kits scheme
We have been working with a small number of primary schools to trial the introduction of a new feature of the CSES STEM Club Bursary. This is the Primary Resource Kits scheme, providing free resource kits to support teaching of science at KS1 and KS2. We are aware of the challenges that teachers can face in terms of obtaining resources (or resources that work properly!) when planning and delivering engaging science lessons. It is our aim to support teachers and, in turn, help children explore science and technology.
Priory Primary School in Bicknacre have been among the first to make use of this scheme, taking delivery of a seed kit, wild west desert garden, grow-your-own herbs kit and a stick-on fabric plant diagram. Together, these make up the 'Plants' subject resource pack (others available include 'Electricity', 'Space', 'Rocks' and 'Light').
CSES supporting STEM in the community
Funds from the CSES STEM Club Bursary have been used to purchase Lego Spike Essential kits for Cherry Tree Primary School in Basildon, enabling them to run a club for pupils in years 1-6 with a more age-appropriate set of equipment.
Read more: STEM Club Bursary 2025: Cherry Tree Primary School
CSES@ARU Science and Engineering Saturday Club 2025
A few words from David, who runs our Saturday Club...
Hello, I am Professor David Humber from Anglia Ruskin University and Vice President of CSES, who runs this club at ARU, Chelmsford.
This year, we explored over a dozen different hands-on topics from infection and microbiology, through CAD design and 3D printing, and even pond dipping, chocolate welding and horology! We also took visits to Essex Wildlife, the Power Museum and our Masterclass at UCL East.
Each year our students seem to get better and the quality of work they submitted for our Agar Art Competition and the posters they produced for the cutting-edge science poster challenge were really impressive.
Finally, thanks to ARU for supporting our club and to the tutors and student ambassadors who helped run the sessions. Also, a big thank-you to our enthusiastic students and their parents and carers who supported and encouraged them.
Read more: CSES Imagine! Saturday Club completes its third year
Discover gaming careers, meet industry experts and explore the skills needed to create best-selling video games!
Spark Youth Forum, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society (CSES) are delighted to invite you to our Game On! Careers Event on Wednesday 15th October from 12:00-5:00pm at ARU, Chelmsford.
The event is aimed at students and youth group participants in school years 9-11 and has been designed with young people for young people.
Game On! will:
- Showcase the breadth of skills / vocations involved in computer game design (e.g. coding / software design to voiceover, writing, music, graphic art, story development…).
- Raise awareness of career paths and show students how to get involved.
- Give students careers advice and confidence in seeking out opportunities.
- Provide an opportunity to speak directly with employers and industry players.
- Give students the chance to learn about the latest developments and opportunities in gaming.
Congratulations to everyone who won an award at the 2025 CSES TEXPO, which took place on Friday 27 June 2025 at Anglia Ruskin University.
We are very pleased to announce that the winners are as follows:
- CSES Wins SheCanCode STEM Educator Award
- Felsted Pupils and Essex REMAP at Billericay Soapbox Derby 2025
- CSES TEXPO 2025 is open!
- A Festive STEM Adventure: The CSES/ARU Christmas Lecture 2024
- Big Bang Competition 2025
- CSES at the Braintree Careers Fair 2024
- CSES Imagine! Saturday Club completes a second year
- CSES at the Chelmsford Skills Festival 2024
- Felsted Pupils Shine at Billericay Soapbox Derby 2024
- 2024 TEXPO results