91AV

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 91AV 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.

Our summary report

Our summary report provides key take-aways for:

• outreach providers - things you need to know to widen participation
• education policymakers, awarding bodies, professional organisations and funders - why we鈥檙e 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
  
  

Read the summary report

The role of outreach providers

91AV 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 91AV for All

The role of policymakers and sector organisations

Education policymakers, awarding bodies, professional bodies and funders each have an important part to play in improving access to chemistry education.

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 role of 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.

The role of parents

Encouragement from family positively impacts a child's self-confidence, regardless of their socio-economic background.

In our summary report, you can read:

• 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 91AV for All鈥檚 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.