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Star Award

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Typical ages 3-7

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6 x 1 hour challenges

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£1 UK; £5 International

CREST Star activities are easy-to-run and engaging STEM challenges, suitable for early years/ younger primary children. They connect with children’s everyday experiences, making science fun and relatable. After completing at least six activities, children can earn a Star CREST Award.

The best part? You don't need to be a science expert or have special equipment! Our activities are low-cost, easy to run, and we provide helpful demonstration videos and tips to guide you every step of the way.

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How to run

Plan

Explore our free activities in the Resource Library and pick the ones you want to do with your children.

You can also choose your own activities. Pre-order your Star certificates to have them ready for your event!

Explore

Select and run at least six Star activities.

This is the fun part! Children take on the role of investigators, while you use the organiser card for the activity.

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Apply

Create a free account on our application platform to order your certificates.

Complete the application, pay for the Star certificates and they will be delivered to your delivery address.

Achieve!

Celebrate the incredible achievement of the children as they earn their Star CREST Awards!

Share your experience with us or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with the children's success!

  • Plan

    Explore our free activities in the Resource Library and pick the ones you want to do with your children.

    You can also choose your own activities. Pre-order your Star certificates to have them ready for your event!

  • Explore

    Select and run at least six Star activities.

    This is the fun part! Children take on the role of investigators, while you use the organiser card for the activity.

    2

    Pupils Running Experiment
  • Apply

    Create a free account on our application platform to order your certificates.

    Complete the application, pay for the Star certificates and they will be delivered to your delivery address.

  • Achieve!

    Celebrate the incredible achievement of the children as they earn their Star CREST Awards!

    Share your experience with us or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with the children's success!

Free Star resources

Fees and funding

The Star CREST Award costs £1 per pupil in the UK. While we want all young people to participate, we recognise that costs can be a barrier for some schools. UK schools in challenging circumstances, especially those with many underrepresented pupils in STEM, can apply for funding to help run CREST.

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Apply for a Star Award

Ready to spark your children's curiosity through investigative learning? Immerse them in the exciting world of STEM discovery and help them find science in their everyday lives.

Once you've completed your Star activities, don't forget to apply for the Star Award to receive your certificates! Want to plan ahead? You can also pre-order your Star certificates in advance.

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We are here to help

Find answers to your questions quickly and easily with our Help Centre Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Whether you're just getting started with CREST Awards or looking for specific details on projects, resources, or submission guidelines, our comprehensive FAQs has you covered.

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