A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM event. The background is white with green and purple curved shapes and bubble-like circles. In the middle are three images, the first is someone holding a kettle with steam whilst wearing lab goggles and protective gloves. The second is a group of people from the network wearing lanyards and gathered together for a photos. The final image shares a young person talking with a microphone in front of a Lightyear Foundation banner.
We're delighted to share that sign-ups are now OPEN for our next SEND in STEM event, taking place at the Manchester Deaf Centre on April 22nd, 2-5pm!
Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/e5StMCKQyKx7nr9JA
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A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network session. The background is white with green and purple curved shapes and bubble-like circles. At the top, large text reads: “SEND in STEM Network, December 3rd, 4–5pm (Online).” Beneath it, smaller text states: “Theme: STEM for Young People with PMLD with Lime Academy Ravensbourne. Contact hannah@lightyearfoundation.org
for more information.”
Along the bottom are three circular photos of learners taking part in sensory STEM activities. In the first, a facilitator holds a bubble making device while a learner with their fingers in their ears blows into it. In the second, a pupil and an adult investigate materials on a yellow tray. In the third, a learner works with a facilitator to explore trays of feathers, coloured playdough, and other tactile resources. The Lightyear Foundation logo sits at the bottom centre.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreib3x6xwzug3wwdq4hjhslsqhb2ohoeht6jorzbjpaag4m5lxnn67y)
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A circular, purple and green graphic with the Lightyear Foundation logo at the top.
Text reads:
“Save the Date – SEND in STEM Network - December 3rd 2025”
“Contact hannah@lightyearfoundation.org
for more information.”
"Theme: STEM for young people with PMLD
With Lisa Webb and Andy Smith (Assistant Head and Headteacher at Lime Academy Ravensbourne)."
Along the bottom are three circular photos:
On the left, a teacher helps a child roll a large orange tube on the floor.
In the centre, a young person holds a stick with a green ball on top.
On the right, a student in a sensory or therapy pool uses a wooden stick to interact with floating objects.
The design features curved shapes and molecular-style graphics in Lightyear Foundation’s purple and green colour palette](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreihinpclil3a64pc2jrv7gfe2obskeyzveiu2schyhnpmyaxxcmitu)
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A promotional graphic for Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network event. The background is purple, blue, yellow and white with science-themed graphics.
Text reads:
“Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network is proud to present Making Labs Accessible.
Wednesday 3rd September.
4pm to 5pm.
On Zoom.
We’re celebrating a milestone - 50 sign-ups for the SEND in STEM Network: Making Labs Accessible!
We’re so proud to be working alongside such inspiring STEM professionals who are committed to making science and research spaces more inclusive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about making STEM labs more accessible for disabled and neurodivergent researchers.”
On the left is the Lightyear Foundation logo. On the right is a photo of Dr Katherine Deane, smiling, wearing sunglasses and a blue top.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreihobilrtff222c36d5cpy3iaidiaezuctulhvhzlql5c5t2njjhyq)
