We are delighted to announce that following successful funding applications to the Anguish’s Educational Foundation and the Norwich Freemen’s Charity, we are launching an exciting new project that seeks to boost curiosity in Primary schools through science!
Back in 2015, we ran SAW training workshops for teachers in Shanghai. When we returned 2 years later, with support from the Xuhui education bureau, they had developed a very successful framework that enabled in school teams of teachers to design and run SAW projects to teach across the curriculum. They have continued to grow the programme and won awards for their projects. The positive impacts on boosting children’s creativity has been outstanding.
We wanted to try the same thing back in Norfolk!
In this new ‘Curiosity Project’ we are looking for 3 primary schools who are keen to work with us to develop a framework that enables science to be explored across the curriculum. We want to boost opportunities for child-led questioning to shape learning that requires them to work scientifically and develops resourcefulness, problem solving skills and nurtures their intellectual curiosity.
What’s included for participating schools?
- Free Science Art and Writing (SAW) workshops in each school
- Fully-funded visits (incl. travel) to science-related organisations and events
- Materials budget for schools to hire and purchase science equipment
- Free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training for teachers & TA’s
- Scientists in residence days
- In-school support from the SAW team to create a child-led science festival
Eligibility & Commitment
- Fee paying schools are not eligible to apply
- We need 2 schools in Norwich (or suburbs) with significantly high levels of pupil premium
- And 1 school within 20 miles of the Norwich Guildhall
Schools will be required to
- Set up SAW staff teams to lead the project and support curriculum mapping and development of a bespoke programme.
- To agree delivery plans by December 2026, with a timetable of activities starting January 2027.
- To assist with recording outcomes for reporting.
Application Process
- Application form opens 8th June 2026 and closes at 5pm on Friday 19th June 2026
- https://forms.office.com/e/x5eraLi6Uy
- Applications will be reviewed by a panel
- Shortlisted schools will be visited for a meeting with the headteacher and science lead in early July
If you think this might be a project for your school then please submit an application!