Free CREST webinars

Our webinars are designed to help you successfully run CREST Awards and provide valuable insights into the process. Whether you're new to CREST or looking for advanced tips, our sessions cover a range of topics to support your needs.

Drop-in sessions: CREST Q&A

Ask us anything about CREST Awards during our live Q&A session and get your answers right away! No registration required.

With Ruth Mackay, Education Project Officer
Date and time: Every Wednesday 4PM to 4.20PM
Setting: Online through Microsoft Teams

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Drop-in session: CREST Silver and Gold Awards

Seek guidance and ask questions about your ongoing Silver or Gold CREST projects. This opportunity is also available for those planning to submit for Silver or Gold CREST awards. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance their project work.

Panellists: Amanda Dobie and Robert Duddridge, CREST assessors
Date and time: 25 July 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Free online through Microsoft Teams

Top tips for Silver and Gold projects

Hear our top tips and best practices for submitting Silver and Gold CREST projects.

Guest speakers: Ella White and Graham Wiggins, CREST assessors
Date and time: Friday, 19 September 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Online through Teams webinar

Getting started with CREST Awards for primary students

Discover how to run engaging CREST activities at the Star, SuperStar, and Discovery levels tailored for primary-aged students. This session offers practical tips for inspiring young learners in STEM and celebrating their achievements through the nationally recognised CREST Awards.

Guest speakers: TBC
Date and time: Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Online through Teams webinar

Getting Started with CREST Awards for secondary students

Join this free introductory webinar designed for educators, STEM coordinators, and youth leaders exploring the CREST Awards for the first time. Learn how to deliver impactful Discovery, Bronze, Silver, and Gold CREST activities for secondary-aged students, and gain practical strategies for inspiring learners in STEM and recognising their achievements through this nationally recognised scheme.

Guest speakers: TBC
Date and time: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Online through Teams webinar

Unlocking potential: using CREST to empower SEND students in STEM

Discover how CREST resources can be adapted to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students in this practical and inspiring webinar.

Guest speakers: TBC
Date and time: Friday, 3 October, 2025, 4PM to 4.30PM
Setting: Online through Microsoft Teams webinar

Leveraging CREST Awards to boost student success in STEM careers

Learn how to leverage CREST Awards to help students build essential skills, boost their confidence, and unlock exciting STEM career opportunities. This webinar offers practical advising tips, inspiring success stories, and strategies for embedding CREST into your student support toolkit.

Guest speakers: TBC
Date and time: Tuesday, 10 October 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Online through Teams webinar

Empowering educators with CREST

Calling all teacher trainees and STEM champions! Discover how CREST can spark creativity and boost confidence in your classroom. This hands-on session will provide practical tools to bring STEM to life across all key stages and empower you to deliver inspiring science lessons from day one.

Guest speakers: TBC
Date and time: Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 4PM to 5PM
Setting: Online through Teams webinar