Skills and learning
We are already driving education, skills and careers in STEM through offshore wind education initiatives.
We are committed to fostering thriving and sustainable local economies by investing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, job creation, skills development and training. Our initiatives help people to develop essential skills, enhance employability, and explore promising careers in offshore wind and beyond.
Dogger Bank South (DBS) Primary School Engagement Programme:
Launched in June 2024, this programme engaged over 300 year 5 and 6 pupils from eight primary schools located along the proposed onshore export cable route, from Skipsea to the proposed new converter stations south of Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Programme Highlights:
- Expert workshops: Delivered to participating schools in partnership with UKSTEM.
- STEM Kit Boxes: Each school received a classroom STEM kit box with resources for three interactive activities to support teachers to deliver lessons independently.
- Teaching Support: Short videos created in partnership with UK STEM assist teachers in delivering lessons using the kits.
- Videos and printable resources: Even if your school doesn’t have a STEM kit box, we hope the videos and associated printable resources provide inspiration to help you develop similar workshops independently.
In 2024, we also participated in regional events – read our blogs about Humber STEM 2024 and Big Bang on Location at Grimsby to find out more.
Programme Expansion in 2025:
Following the success of the 2024 programme, five more primary schools joined in 2025, raising the total number of schools involved to date to 13. The 2025 programme delivered STEM activity workshops to over 200 year 5 and 6 children, provided STEM kit boxes to participating schools and teacher CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions to support teachers as they continue to integrate STEM into the curriculum.
Recognition and Impact
The first school to join the DBS Primary Schools Programme, with pupils eager to learn about wind farm development. Teacher Ben Rowsell shared,
“The resources and expertise have highlighted real-world applications for science and maths, sparking interest in careers for the future.”
Teacher, Molescroft Primary School
“I was going to send a written thank you email from Skipsea School for the fans you sent this week, however, the amazement on the faces of the EYFS children this afternoon say it better than I ever could. They used the fan to blow objects into the air, which quickly turned into an experiment and testing as to whether the objects could be pushed into the air by the fan ... The language that it produced was fantastic...”
Mrs L. Smith, Teacher and Science/DT Lead, Skipsea Primary School
“I thought this event was AMAZING! I have already set up a wind farm STEM club ready for September!!!”
Teacher, CPD Event 2025
“The quality of the resources that are provided are fantastic as is the information given. Thank you!"
Continued Engagement in 2025
In 2025, DBS once again participated in local and regional initiatives including:
- Women in Manufacturing and Engineering Careers Fair, October 2025: find out more here.
- Lincolnshire Construction and Engineering Week Careers Fair, September 2025: Read our blog to find out more.
- Humber STEM Event: We engaged over 80 primary-age students, inspiring curiosity and ambition for STEM topics. Organiser Liam Johnson remarked, "What an incredible day… It’s always inspiring to see so many young minds light up with curiosity, creativity and ambition. Hearing children say, ‘I want to be a scientist!’, ‘I want to be an engineer!’ and ‘This is our best trip yet’ is exactly why we do this.”
- Bridlington School Careers Fair: Engaged Year 7–12 students with apprenticeship opportunities, career advice, and insights into offshore wind developments.
Beyond DBS: Broader STEM Initiatives
Other offshore wind projects, operated by RWE, are also contributing to STEM education in the region:
- Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm: Developed a suite of educational materials, including case studies, detailed lesson plans, and a film on Careers in Offshore Wind.
- Sofia Offshore Wind Farm: Offers a range of tailored educational resources for schools, colleges, and universities which are found at the bottom of the Sofia education and skills page.
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