For Schools

What is Not Just Girls and how does it help schools?
Not Just Girls is a national initiative helping schools encourage more girls to explore careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). We deliver inspiring outreach, mentoring, and exposure to real female role models. This supports your Gatsby Benchmarks and careers provision while actively tackling gender stereotypes in the classroom.

Who can benefit from working with Not Just Girls?
Secondary schools and colleges who want to increase engagement in STEAM subjects among girls. Career leads, heads of science/technology departments, and pastoral staff will particularly benefit from our support in creating meaningful and measurable interventions.

What does a school partnership look like?
Partnerships can include:

• In-person or virtual outreach sessions delivered by female STEAM professionals

• Student access to our mentoring scheme

• Careers fair representation or work experience collaborations

• Opportunities for female students to join our online community and competitions

For Companies

What is Not Just Girls and how does it help companies?
Not Just Girls helps you attract, engage, and retain more female talent into STEAM careers. We support your early careers strategy, increase visibility in schools, and offer partnership opportunities that demonstrate your commitment to inclusion and equity.

Who in your company will benefit from this partnership?
HR, early careers teams, outreach and CSR leads, and anyone invested in improving gender diversity. This is a great way to show you’re not only recruiting talent — you’re building the pipeline for it.

What does a company partnership look like?
We offer:

• Outreach delivery on your behalf in schools and colleges

• Bespoke work experience programme creation

• Promotion of your apprenticeships/jobs

• Access to our mentoring programme as a sponsor

• Strategic advice on unconscious bias and inclusive hiring practices

For People

What is Not Just Girls and how can individuals get involved?
Not Just Girls is a UK-wide platform for girls and women interested in or working in STEAM. We offer ways to connect, support, and inspire — whether you're a student, a professional, or someone wanting to make a difference. You can join our community, volunteer, or become an ambassador.

Who can benefit from joining?

• Girls and women aged 13+ interested in STEAM subjects

• Women working in STEAM who want to give back

• Male allies who want to support inclusive progress in the sector
  

What does getting involved look like?
There are multiple ways to engage:

• Join the online community to chat, share experiences, and explore opportunities

• Become an ambassador to share your story and inspire others

• Take on a voluntary role to help us grow and deliver impact

• Support as an ally by contributing a balanced perspective and helping drive equality for all