Grange Lane’s Journey
They joined our iOi STEAM Live programmes with the first theme being Save Make Reinvent which provided circular economy-themed workshops. Our materials, teacher support and workshops with integrated STEAM disciplines, was worked seamlessly into their curriculum, enhancing and enriching this. “The buzz in the classroom as the children were applying their imaginations to turn waste into treasure, was inspiring. Teamwork, resilience, problem-solving and collaboration were all apparent for all to see”. Teacher, Grange Lane Infant Academy.
Grange Lane’s participation in iOi STEAM Live has proven to be a transformative experience for both teachers and students. By integrating real-world problem-solving and environmental sustainability into their curriculum, Grange Lane Infant Academy is building a brighter future for its students and their community.
Grange Lane Infant Academy in Doncaster is in an area with a high proportion of households living in poverty (26.1%) and a Pupil Premium eligibility of 44%, double that of the national average.
Grange Lane Infant Academy’s headteacher recognised the vital importance of growing creativity, nurturing collaboration, knowledge of environmental issues and understanding of our natural world among their students but lacked the capacity, expertise and resources to introduce this within their school. Like many other state schools across the country in deprived areas, this is a school with limited funds and resources. But thanks to our donors, our iOi STEAM Live programme was fully subsidised for them so they were able to take part.