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    If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire the next generation of engineers, there is now a little more time to put their name forward. The ERA Foundation has extended the application deadline for the 2026 David Clark Prize to Thursday 30 April 2026 . The prize celebrates exceptional ...

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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM teachers 18–24 March 2026 • UK education, STEM-first (but not STEM-only) A teacher-facing long-read bringing together key stories (duplicates removed) and translating them into classroom and departmental implications for science, maths, computing and ...

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    AI is everywhere at the moment. We are talking about it in relation to workload, planning, assessment, creativity, feedback and the future of teaching. But one question is coming up more and more often and it is one we cannot ignore, ' What is the environmental impact of AI?' That was the focus of ...

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    As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week , it is a timely reminder that inclusive practice does not just benefit some learners, it improves computing education for all. At the first I Belong Conference, held on 11 March 2026, educators, leaders and experts came together to explore how every young ...

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    Maths is full of stories, and some of the most interesting ones sit well beyond the pages of a textbook. That is what makes the British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) Schools Prize 2025–26 such a strong opportunity to share with students. Open to schools in the UK and the Republic ...

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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM teachers 11–17 March 2026 • UK education, STEM-first (but not STEM-only) A quick-to-skim long-read for busy teachers: the headlines, what they mean in science/maths/computing/DT classrooms, and a few prompts to take into department time. Duplicate coverage ...

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    Behind every brilliant practical, every smoothly run lesson, the equipment’s that’s ready before anyone asks. The room that’s safe, stocked, and somehow still standing by Friday. The “can I just have…?” moments that turn into miracles, and “how did you do that?” there’s usually a technician making it ...

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    British Science Week 2026: spark curiosity and turn questions into action British Science Week 2026 runs from 6 to 15 March , and it is a brilliant excuse to put big questions centre stage in your classroom. This year’s theme, Curiosity: what’s your question? , is a strong prompt for getting learners ...

Primary News

  • Posted in: Primary STEM

    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 ...

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Secondary & FE News

  • Posted in: Teaching 11-19 Science

    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. ...

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  • Posted in: Teaching 11-19 Science

    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 ...

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    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 ...

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STEM News

  • Posted in: Careers, Clubs and Cross-Curricular

    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 ...

  • Posted in: Careers, Clubs and Cross-Curricular

    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: ...

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  • Posted in: Careers, Clubs and Cross-Curricular

    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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