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| The three basic ingredients to form an Imagineering Club are: |
- a school interested in having an after school Club for engineering
- two engineers/practical people to share the tutor role
- a means of paying for the kits
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| However Clubs grow more rapidly in an area if there is a local group co-ordinating and promoting them. The Imagineering Foundation provides full support in either case. |
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| Tutors - main qualification - an interest in helping children with practical tasks and the use of tools. Preferably they should have engineering in their background. All tutors need to submit a form for a police disclosure check. We can advise on how to go about this. |
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| Induction sessions (about 2 hours) are provided for new tutors covering: |
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- objectives and background of Imagineering
- format of a Club session, schedule* and examples of model projects
- Health & Safety, risk assessments*
- Working with Children practices*
- preparations for starting (letter to parents, finding tutors, recommended tool list*)
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| * documents used can be downloaded in the Induction pack |
Toolbox |
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Moisture Detector |
Model Kits |
- supply is handled by Karen Cookes, based at Evesham College (see contacts). To be sure that your Club is on the delivery list for the termly pack, the school needs to confirm with her before half term of the preceding term. Tracey also handles invoicing
- Junior Engineering models have been mapped to related sections of the school curriculum
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| Factory visits are strongly encouraged for Imagineering Clubs. A simple diagram representing an Engineering Business and jobs is available for the preparatory discussion. |
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| Young Engineers is a national network of Clubs providing a series of engineering oriented challenge competitions e.g. the K'nex Challenge, and other benefits. Joining is free and brings a pack of useful items for all new Club members. |
| Click HERE to find out more. |
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