Back by popular demand (and possibly because someone set off a glitter explosion in the prep room again), the STEM Community Chemist-tree Challenge is lighting up our feeds once more! Don’t let the name fool you, we welcome all STEM-themed festive creations , not just chemist trees. Whether you’re ...
The Week in Education: What STEM Teachers Need to Know (19–25 Nov 2025) 1) Four-day teaching weeks floated in Scotland Scotland’s education secretary tabled proposals for four-day teaching weeks , giving teachers one day a week for planning, assessment and wider responsibilities. Ministers are also ...
This month our Focus of the Month is all about Oracy in STEM, and it ties in perfectly with our latest episode of STEM Community Live: AI Sprints where we were joined by Kate Paradine, CEO of Voice 21, and Daniel Emmerson from the Good Future Foundation. If you haven't watched it yet, the session is ...
Weekly UK education briefing • STEM-first • De-duplicated STEM Staffroom Briefing (12–18 Nov 2025) “Different mode” edition — short headline cards with tight summaries, STEM takeaways, quick wins and reflection prompts. Links go straight to the original reporting. AI-set attendance targets ...
What role will AI play in shaping the careers of today’s students? That’s the question explored in the final Five-Minute CPD Drop , created with the Good Future Foundation . In this episode, Alex looks at how AI can act as a personal tutor, critical friend, and career guide — not replacing human ...
With thanks to @Schools Engagement at The Royal Society. This month our Focus of the Month is Oracy in STEM, and there has never been a better time to talk about talk. The importance of oracy in developing scientific understanding has taken centre stage in two major reports published this year: ...
STEM in the Headlines: Weekly Round-Up for UK Teachers 5–11 November 2025 Welcome back to your weekly look at what’s been happening across the education news landscape, with a particular eye on STEM and post-16. This week has been dominated by the curriculum and assessment review , government responses, ...
The UK stops learning at 51 – but Larry Lamb’s trip back to school with Samsung proves it's never too late The Department for Education’s National Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report has reignited conversation about the future of Design and Technology (D&T) in schools, and with ...
Exciting news! Explorify has won a Teacher Tapp Gold Award for this month. This means at least 10% of teachers, you, have reported using Explorify and at least 90% of you recommend it. We’re thrilled you have voted for us and use Explorify in the ...
Every year on 23 October, between 6:02 am and 6:02 pm, the chemistry world celebrates Mole Day. The date is a nod to Avogadro’s number (6.02 × 10²³), a constant that underpins so much of chemistry. However Mole Day is more than a quirky date in the calendar. ...
How confident are you in teaching evolution? Whether you're a classroom teacher, home educator, or work in an educational setting such as a museum, the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath wants to support you in teaching this ...
There’s one place where science quite literally comes to life—and that’s the farm . At a recent chat with two farmers (Anne and Tom), it became crystal clear: farms are scientific goldmines . We’re talking ecosystems, biodiversity, microbes, weather ...
September is the perfect time to introduce your pupils to new ways of exploring and learning! This year, the European Space Agency – ESA (through ESERO-UK) is once again inviting schools to take part in a series of hands-on challenges that ...
Hello, We’re excited to let you know that our new STEM Ambassadors platform will be launching in the next few weeks ! As you may have an activity scheduled during this time, here’s what you need to know: ...
As schools continue to face growing pressures around academic performance, many are exploring innovative ways to boost student outcomes. One approach gaining traction is the use of digital formative assessment platforms, some showing strong impact ...
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