23 Nov 2006
Today (23rd November) Energy Foresight and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) announced their collaboration to develop and roll-out the Energy Foresight programme to a further 300 schools in the UK. Energy Foresight brings an exciting new perspective to the teaching of Radioactive Materials area of the Physics curriculum.
The initial pilot of 130 schools during 2005 in the North West and London areas was highly successful and was endorsed by the Open University after a full evaluation of the materials and training. This current phase funded by a grant of £750,000 from the NDA builds on that success, with a new film addressing nuclear waste and the NDA’s activities, together with updated materials and web site. As well as addressing the physics behind radioactivity, the materials highlight the employment opportunities in the nuclear industry in health, power, decommissioning, and waste management. Delivery of this stage of the programme will commence in early 2007 and will run for a year.
MD of Energy Foresight, Peter Waller said “We are delighted to be working with the NDA to bring Energy Foresight to this wider audience across the UK. It will be a major step forward in bringing balanced information on nuclear matters - power production, radiation and health, and waste management - into the classroom to help deliver the national curriculum”
Dr Ian Hudson, the NDA’s Head of Technology and Skills Development said “It is important that young people have a good understanding of nuclear power and the issues surrounding radioactivity and nuclear waste. That’s why we are so pleased to be working with Energy Foresight on a project that brings that information and understanding into the classroom as part of the national curriculum. As we look to build a skilled workforce to deal with the UK’s existing nuclear legacy we hope that projects like this encourage young people to think seriously about careers in areas that rely on scientific skills and understanding.”
For further information please email either: Derek Wordley or Brian Hough
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