Energy Foresight is a set of teaching resources for Key Stage Four (14 to 16 year olds) that presents radioactivity and related issues in personal and social contexts - from the use of radioactive material in medicine through to the decommissioning of nuclear sites. It includes DVDs and online resources and is currently being piloted with a view to a full launch across UK schools in 2006.

Cogent has enabled and supported the introduction of three nuclear-related teaching modules, within a 12 strong module resource, aimed at making science relevant to the 21st Century. Phil Atwood, Cogent Nuclear Skills Adviser said: “We have worked with our partners to get nuclear related subject matter, which reflects the industry today, back onto the curriculum.

“We are currently working to secure funding from partner organisations to roll out the programme nationally to Key Stage Four science teachers, so that they can use these resources effectively in the classroom.”

The programmes also look at the careers opportunities that working with radioactive materials offers.