CREST Awards News

All About STEM are now the North West Regional CREST Support Organisation!

The CREST Awards
scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing a flexible STEM project framework that inspires and engages 5 to 19 year olds.

We’re here to promote CREST Awards across the region and offer schools & clubs all the support they need to run this amazing scheme.
Businesses, STEM & educational organisations and colleges & universities can integrate CREST into their outreach programmes and become accredited providers.

CREST Awards: HAF Suppliers & Holiday Clubs
May 20th 2025

CREST Awards: HAF Suppliers & Holiday Clubs

We know many fantastic holiday clubs & HAF suppliers offer fun and inspirational activities for children and young people when …

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The All About STEM Competition – Closing Date Extended!
May 19th 2025

The All About STEM Competition – Closing Date Extended!

You asked, so we answered… The closing date for The All About STEM Competition has been extended to Monday, the …

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Green Careers Week: CREST Awards – Enterprise Activity
May 14th 2025

Green Careers Week: CREST Awards – Enterprise Activity

Your learners can create a sustainable start-up business concept linked to their community! The Sustainable Solutions CREST Discovery Award can …

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CREST: Secondary Bronze Awards
May 08th 2025

CREST: Secondary Bronze Awards

Our primary ‘at a glance’ list of CREST projects was a hit with teachers, so we’re sharing our secondary projects …

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CREST Awards: Join the Engage Community
April 29th 2025

CREST Awards: Join the Engage Community

Have you joined Engage? Engage is a community of teachers and educators in schools in challenging circumstances who want to transform …

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Apply: IET Faraday® Challenge Days
April 28th 2025

Apply: IET Faraday® Challenge Days

Schools – Register today for an IET Faraday® Challenge Day!Free, STEM activity days with a real-world challenge and annual competition …

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How to run CREST Awards: Teacher Guides
April 24th 2025

How to run CREST Awards: Teacher Guides

CREST can bring a new sense of curiosity and discovery to learners! The CREST Awards scheme is a programme for young people, …

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All About Futures: Your Regional CREST Support Organisation
April 17th 2025

All About Futures: Your Regional CREST Support Organisation

All About Futures (All About STEM) has been your North West Regional CREST Support Organisation since 2017. We’re here to …

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Earth Day: CREST Resources (All Ages)
April 16th 2025

Earth Day: CREST Resources (All Ages)

Earth Day 2025 takes place on the 22nd of April and this year’s theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’. Celebrate Earth …

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BSA: Smashing Stereotypes Discussion Pack
April 09th 2025

BSA: Smashing Stereotypes Discussion Pack

Following the huge success of the British Science Association’s #SmashingStereotypes campaign, the Association has released a new Smashing Stereotypes Discussion …

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CREST Primary: Spring STEM Projects!
April 02nd 2025

CREST Primary: Spring STEM Projects!

The clocks have changed, and spring is well and truly here, so we’ve brought together a fantastic selection of CREST …

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CREST & The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
March 26th 2025

CREST & The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

At this time of year, we know that students are signing up for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.But do you …

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Wild Creations: CREST Discovery Project
March 13th 2025

Wild Creations: CREST Discovery Project

This is a sensational STEAM project! Your students can design and build a prototype for an art installation celebrating their …

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The All About STEM Competition!
March 13th 2025

The All About STEM Competition!

The All About STEM Competition 2025 is in full swing, and the posters we’ve received are amazing! Gather your students …

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Earn CREST Awards with our Programmes!
March 21st 2025

Earn CREST Awards with our Programmes!

Do you know that your learners can put the work they complete on our programmes towards CREST Awards? If your …

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CREST Gold Awards: Learners 16+
March 05th 2025

CREST Gold Awards: Learners 16+

During a CREST Gold Award learners can hone their investigative skills and employ scientific methods to conduct their own piece of research. …

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Amazing Apprenticeships: Rapid Reads (SEND)
February 27th 2025

Amazing Apprenticeships: Rapid Reads (SEND)

Amazing Apprenticeships has released an informative collection of rapid reads to offer guidance on finding an inclusive employer, application support, …

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CREST Primary Projects: Step-by-Step Videos
February 26th 2025

CREST Primary Projects: Step-by-Step Videos

The British Science Association has updated its series of step-by-step videos to include even more CREST Awards! Eight new Star …

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Springtime: Make Your Own Fizzy Drinks!
February 17th 2025

Springtime: Make Your Own Fizzy Drinks!

Spring is just around the corner – lighter evenings, warmer temperatures and hopefully, some sun! With that in mind, there’s …

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Read Your Way: World Book Day Resources
February 13th 2025

Read Your Way: World Book Day Resources

This year, the theme for World Book Day 2025 is ‘Read Your Way’, encouraging children and young people to discover …

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Multi-Academy Trusts & CREST Awards
February 13th 2025

Multi-Academy Trusts & CREST Awards

This year, we’ll be celebrating the inspirational Multi-Academy Trusts across the north west that enthuse their learners with CREST Awards! …

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The All About STEM Competition: Online Teacher Session
January 30th 2025

The All About STEM Competition: Online Teacher Session

The All About STEM Competition is already in full swing – join us online to find out how your students can enter! …

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Make Valentine’s Day CREST Projects!
February 05th 2025

Make Valentine’s Day CREST Projects!

Are you feeling the love? You can help promote happiness and well-being to learners and their loved ones with these …

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Schools Apply: IET Faraday® Challenge Days 2025/26
January 28th 2025

Schools Apply: IET Faraday® Challenge Days 2025/26

Schools – Register today for an IET Faraday® Challenge Day!Free, STEM activity days with a real-world challenge and annual competition …

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CREST Bronze Award: Create Your Own Animation
January 31st 2025

CREST Bronze Award: Create Your Own Animation

Your students can learn about animation by designing and making their own! In this CREST project, students can learn about …

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