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-bradbury1/2026/04/14/weekly-news-round-up-14426

Join us for AI Sprints on 22nd April - 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)

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What's going on... Hot topics and discussions 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)

April Focus of the Month: Exam preparation

This month we’re focusing on Exam Preparation in STEM, supporting learners in the run up to their summer exams. This is a crucial time of year, where the focus shifts from teaching new content to helping pupils consolidate knowledge, apply what they know and feel confident in exam situations.

Across the month, we’ll be exploring practical strategies that go beyond simply revising content. From retrieval practice and spaced learning to modelling exam technique and tackling unfamiliar questions, we’ll look at what really makes a difference to outcomes. We’ll also share ideas for building effective revision routines and helping pupils understand how to revise, not just what to revise.

Consider how to prepare learners for exam conditions, including the use of mock exams, walking talking mocks and explicit teaching of command words and question structures. Alongside this, we’ll highlight approaches to support wellbeing, reduce anxiety and build confidence, recognising that success in exams is as much about mindset and preparation as it is about knowledge.

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