Play, Be, C – STEM in Early Years
CPD training sessions for early years practitioners
Even young children can talk about their future career aspirations. NUSTEM research has shown that these aspirations are often gendered. Practitioners can help to counter stereotypes about careers and support children with their career aspirations.
Play, Be, C is a free, flexible online STEM resource for early years educators teaching children aged 3 to 5. It consists of 10 units based on real-world STEM careers, each featuring a story book, three adult-led activities, three child-led provocations, family sessions and at-home resources.
Discover how easy it is to use our free, flexible STEM resource to build confidence in providing STEM activities for 3 to 5 year olds.
What does the training involve?
Learn how to create consistency across staff using STEM vocabulary and questioning, while actively avoiding gender and other stereotypes.
Develop the ability to link real-world STEM careers to the Early Years curriculum through stories, activities and provocations.
Help children to develop the attributes used by people in STEM careers.
Try one of the Play, Be C activities.
The same session will run on both dates.
The sessions are free to attend.
Session dates and bookings
Simply click on the dates below to book and your place on your chosen session.
Session 1 date:
Wednesday 20th January 2027 4pm
Session 2 date:
Tuesday 23rd February 2027 5pm
Once registered please follow the instruction on the email provided during the registration process.
Sessions will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams Town hall meetings.
For a better experience we recommend accessing the meetings from a laptop/desktop with a camera and microphone.
If you have any queries contact NUSTEM on nustem.eypp@northumbria.ac.uk
