6,367 students told us their thoughts
29.5% had increased confidence in doing science/chemistry
29.9% increased their knowledge of the benefits of a career in science/chemistry
30.8% increased their understanding of how science/chemistry relates to everyday life
Read the section that's most relevant to you:
- Outreach providers Things you need to know to widen participation
- Education policymakers, awarding bodies, professional organisations and funders Why we’re calling for curriculum enrichment
- Schools and teachers How to make outreach work for your students and school
- Parents Practical tips for building your child's confidence and aspirations
Too many people have their horizons limited by the misfortune of the educational opportunities available to the community they are born into and grow up in.
Social and economic inequalities are limiting the aspirations and career choices of some young people and widening the education gap. That's not right.
We believe that every child should have access to high quality chemistry education, and yet there are barriers preventing many from participating.
Our five-year Chemistry for All outreach study has shown that targeting students from less advantaged backgrounds can draw them into the chemistry pipeline and strengthen their identification with chemistry.
In our summary report, we include the calls-to-action for the people and organisations who have the power to make chemistry more accessible for all.
Outreach providers
Chemistry for All highlights some of the challenges outreach providers face when working to widen participation, but these are not insurmountable.
In our summary report you can read about:
- what effective outreach looks like
- ways in which outreach providers can work with schools to create meaningful and lasting outreach programmes
- the comparison of attitudes towards science/chemistry of students who did and didn't take part in Chemistry for All
The Chemistry for All full report, written by UCL Institute of Education, provides comprehensive insights for researchers and those wanting to explore the project in more depth.
Planning effective and inclusive outreach – in this report we captured and reflected on the experiences of those who set up, managed and implemented the Chemistry for All programme and activities.
Are you planning an outreach session for your students or at another school? Looking for ideas to use in a science club? Putting together an off-timetable day?
Explore these outreach projects and activities, including resources produced as part of the RSC’s Chemistry for All campaign.
Education policymakers, awarding bodies, professional organisations and funders
Enriching the chemistry curriculum with a small number of high quality activities could make a big difference to students' interest in and enjoyment of the subject.
In our summary report you can find out:
- why we're losing talent from the chemistry pipeline
- the current chemistry uptake in schools
- the action you can take to ensure equality of opportunity for all
The Chemistry for All full report, written by UCL Institute of Education, provides comprehensive insights for researchers and those wanting to explore the project in more depth.
Planning effective and inclusive outreach – in this report we captured and reflected on the experiences of those who set up, managed and implemented the Chemistry for All programme and activities.
Schools and teachers
Changing the way chemistry is presented and portrayed will maximise its appeal across diverse social groups.
In our summary report you'll discover:
- practical advice on how to run effective outreach at your school
- why students' personal circumstances can lead to missed opportunities
- how teachers can challenge the perception that you have to be 'naturally clever' to study chemistry
Be sure to also visit for real-life career stories and articles to inspire and inform your students.
Parents
Encouragement from family positively impacts a child's self-confidence, regardless of their socio-economic background.
In our summary report, you can read about:
- the ways in which you can help build your child's self-confidence and interest in science/chemistry
- how a young person's personal circumstances impact their aspirations, study and career options
- how Chemistry for All’s activities led to a positive shift in students' attitudes towards science and chemistry, and their aspirations
Be sure to also visit for real-life career stories and articles to inspire and inform your child.
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Related pages
- See all of our inclusion and diversity surveys and reports
- Read our inclusion and diversity strategy
- Use our resources to promote inclusion and diversity
- See relevant events and activities
- Sign up for Broadening Horizons - our pilot to support chemistry students and graduates from minoritised racial and ethnic backgrounds to pursue careers in chemistry
- Access our bullying and harassment support
- See our other inclusion and diversity work
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