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Our Impact

Solutions for the planet

Reports and Evaluations

We evaluate our programmes in order to measure their impact on young people, teachers, schools, business mentors, businesses and the wider society. We also want to ensure that we are accountable and continually improve the quality of our work. We are committed to demonstrating the impact of Solutions for the Planet on all participants involved, particularly young people.

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2022-23

Report Highlights

 

  • Our biggest Big Ideas Programme to date with 3,659 students from 28 schools participating
  • 99 business employees volunteered over
  • 1,676 hours to mentor Big Ideas teams
  • After taking part in the Big Ideas Programme
    • 85% of teachers feel more confident discussing STEM-focused career options with students
    • 100% of teachers think that The Big Ideas Programme helped their students become more environmentally responsible and understand more about sustainability
    • 85% of teachers think that The Big Ideas Programme has encouraged students to think differently about their future career options
    • 87% of mentors believe that mentoring young people has helped them in their professional life
  • 7 MPs attended our Big Ideas Programme National Final at the Houses of Parliament in July
  • Our Youth Insights Programme saw 36 young people volunteer 430 hours of their time over 6 sessions to give their opinions on the decisions and plans of a major utility company.

 

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2021-22

Report Highlights

 

  • Our CEO was a finalist in the Entrepreneur for Good category at the Great British Entrerpreneur of the Year Awards
  • Solutions for the Planet were listed on the SE100 as named by Pioneers Post
  • Growing our amazing team
  • 3,055 students from 26 schools participated in our Big Ideas Programme
  • 100+ business employees volunteered over
  • 1,590 hours to mentor Big Ideas teams
  • After taking part in the Big Ideas Programme
    • 96% of teachers said the Big Ideas Day encouraged them to be more creative in the way they tackled key issues like sustainability in the classroom
    • 100% of teachers agree that the Big Ideas Programme helps their students understand sustainability
    • 100% of mentors say they’ve developed new skills from S4TP training and experience on the programme
    • 90% of mentors believe the Programme develops STEM,entrepreneurial and employability skills in young people

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2019-20

Report Highlights

 

  • Great British Entrerpreneur Awards
  • Our CEO, Jen Baughan, being listed on the WISE100
  • Growing our amazing team to include Jamie, Jeremy and Fran
  • 3,886 students from 31 schools participated in our Big Ideas Programme
  • 156 Big Ideas submitted to the Big Ideas Competition (683 students)
  • 132 business employees volunteered over
  • 3000 hours to mentor Big Ideas teams
  • 804 students achieved a Discovery CREST
  • Award and 102 achieved a Bronze CREST Award
  • After taking part in the Big Ideas Programme
    • 96% of teachers said the Big Ideas Day encouraged them to be more creative in the way they tackled key issues like sustainability in the classroom
    • 98% of young people said they will take a serious interest and learn more about sustainability and environment issues in the future
    • 98% of young people said felt more confident working in a team
    • 90% of mentors siad the Big Ideas Programme builds their organisations reputation on sustainability amongst the local community

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2018-19

Report Highlights

 

  • 3,887 students from 29 schools participated
  • 785 Big Ideas generated
  • 169 Big Ideas submitted to the competition involving 840 students
  • 259 students participated in one of 6 regional-final events (72 teams)
  • 149 business mentors supported the school this year
  • 259 students achieved a Bronze CREST Award
  • 82% of teachers say they have a better understanding of the jobs requiring STEM skills as a result of attending the Big Ideas Day
  • 89% of young people think young people like them can make a difference to sustainability issues
  • 80% of young people said the Big Ideas Day made them feel confident working in a team
  • 94% of mentors say they’ve developed new communication skills from S4TP training and participating in the programmee

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2017-18

Report Highlights

  • 3,804 students from 36 schools participated
  • 850 Big Ideas generated
  • 168 Big Ideas submitted to the competition involving 840 students
  • 298 students participated in one of 6 regional-final events (72 teams)
  • 107 business mentors supported the schools this year
  • 298 students achieved a Bronze CREST Award
  • 100% of teachers surveyed felt the Big Ideas Day was a success
  • 91% of mentors are keen to recommend the programme to colleagues
  • 72% of students said they were more interested in STEM subjects, as a result of attending a Big Ideas Day
  • 70% of students understand more about the job opportunities using STEM skills, as a result of attending a Big Ideas Day
  • 88% feel young people, like them, can make a difference to sustainability

Solutions for the Planet Impact Report 2016-17

Report Highlights

  • 3,436 students from 26 schools participated
  • 690 Big Ideas generated
  • 133 Big Ideas submitted to the competition involving 557 students
  • 227 students participated in one of 6 semi-final events (60 teams)
  • 63 business mentors supported the schools this year
  • 227 students achieved a Bronze CREST Award
  • 95% of teachers felt the Big Ideas Day was a success
  • 91% of mentors are keen to recommend the programme to colleagues
  • 74% of students said they were more interested in STEM subjects, as a result of attending a Big Ideas Day
  • 71% of students understand more about the job opportunities using STEM skills, as a result of attending a Big Ideas Day

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