As we head into the summer term, the STEM Community is here with a fresh mix of CPD, competitions, live events and resources to support your teaching right through to the end of the academic year.

What to expect this term:

April - Exam preparation
Sharing practical strategies and resources to support effective exam preparation, revision and assessment readiness across STEM subjects.

May - Primary STEM
Celebrating all things Primary STEM, with practical ideas, resources and approaches to support engaging, hands on learning across the curriculum.

June - Secondary Science
Focusing on secondary science teaching, sharing subject specific strategies, curriculum insights and classroom approaches to support progression and attainment.

July - Technicians and Summer of Computing
Shining a spotlight on the vital role of technicians, alongside a summer focus on computing with activities, ideas and resources to inspire learners beyond the classroom.

Keep an eye on the activity feed on the homepage and join the conversation in your groups

Weekly news round up: https://community.stem.org.uk/blogs/tim-bradbury1/2026/05/05/weekly-news-round-up-5526

Join us for AI Sprints on 20th May - Keep an eye out for the save the date and join link emails! The recording will go onto the On Demand page (click image below)

What's going on... Hot topics and discussions on the STEM Community: 

Focus of the month: Enhancing science planning with Explorify: 5 support areas to explore

National Deaf Awareness Week: teaching opportunities around sound, hearing and communication

Focus of the month: Celebrating Primary STEM on the STEM Community

Exciting opportunities for students from Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Focus of the Month: Exam Preparation

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: building belonging in computing

Focus of the month: AI and the environment: a conversation worth having in schools

Techognition 2026: celebrating the technicians who make learning possible

NEW: AI Micro CPD 'Teaching AI Responsibly' - Fully funded (FREE)

May Focus of the Month: Primary STEM

This month we’re celebrating Primary STEM, with a focus on bringing science, technology, engineering and maths to life in engaging, meaningful and accessible ways for younger learners.

Primary STEM is about more than individual subjects. It is about helping pupils make connections, explore ideas and see how their learning applies in the real world. By building in hands-on activities, problem solving and opportunities to ask questions, STEM education can enrich the wider curriculum and support knowledge, understanding and skill development across subjects .

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing practical classroom ideas, resources and approaches to support confident STEM teaching, alongside opportunities to connect with STEM Ambassadors and the wider Community . Expect inspiration for cross-curricular learning, ways to build curiosity and confidence, and strategies to help every child see themselves in STEM.

Check out Sarah's launch blog HERE 

Resource highlights:

Published a month in advance on the STEM Community Featured resources pages!

RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch - 6th January to 13th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhgyg

Safer Internet Day - 10th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhmj

National Apprenticeship week - 9th to 15th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhme

International day of women and girls in science - 11th February 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhhn8

British Science Week - 6th - 15th March 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cxjajq

For more featured resources check out this page: 

https://community.stem.org.uk/browse/featuredresources

CPD Highlights:

Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 3rd March 2026: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/543714/ethical-use-artificial-intelligence-ai

Teaching about Space in Triple Science Physics SL302 - 18th March: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/543816/teaching-about-space-triple-science-physics

Leading primary design and technology SL810 - 21st April: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/542988/leading-primary-design-and-technology

Explorify materials and states of matter SL049 - 22nd April: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/542946/explorify-materials-and-states-matter

Skills for new technicians SL602 - 11th May: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/542839/skills-new-technicians-zero-hero-5-days

Teaching primary science outdoors SL009 - 21st May: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/542783/teaching-primary-science-outdoors

AI Sprints Season 2 is now live

Season 1 of AI Sprints brought trusted voices together for live, classroom-first conversations on AI—covering intentional leadership, trustworthy assessment (and its limits), equity and the “third digital divide,” and practical wins such as AI-supported feedback loops and SEND-friendly tools.

The key message for teachers was clear: keep the human firmly in the loop, teach critical AI literacy, use evidence, and apply AI where it clearly improves learning—safely, fairly, and with professional judgement at the centre.

You can still catch up on all Season 1 sessions on demand and take ready-to-use ideas straight into your classroom.

Watch on-demand Register here

Applications now open for summer 2026 Research Placements

Following the success of this year’s placements, applications are now open for students interested in taking part next summer. The Research Placements and Experiences programme gives students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in STEM research, working alongside expert mentors on innovative projects.

To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.stem.org.uk/placements

We've launched a new STEM Ambassador booking platform - Click here to learn how to request a STEM Ambassador to attend your lesson or event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/educatorygl-training-for-the-new-platform-4417053