Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Progress to date Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00 We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum. shorturl.at/XZmHx

⭐Congratulations to Oakburn Early Years Centre in East Dunbartonshire on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! Oakburn EYC was praised for its commitment to #STEM family learning. Validators also highlighted the positive impact of STEM industry partnerships. 👉https://ow.ly/LO3A50XnXQS

Education Scotland have recently co-created a self-evaluation in mathematics and numeracy framework to support ELC, Primary and Secondary settings. Want to find out more, join us at our online session on 11th November at 4pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mathematic...

⭐Congratulations to Hillhead Primary School in @glasgowcc.bsky.social on achieving a full #STEMnation award! Award validators highlighted that Hillhead Primary School's digital learning approach ensures that #STEM is accessible and inclusive to all learners. 👉https://ow.ly/9C4I50XnVXi

🎉 As we finish up the week, we're delighted to share that our 400th setting in Scotland has now registered for the STEM Nation Award! Thank you to all our registered settings who are helping to make Scotland a #STEMNation ⭐ Interested in joining? Find out more and register here: bit.ly/4qHJzJb

Are you heading up a STEM working group and wondering where to start? Speak to us about the #STEMnation award programme from Education Scotland and we'll help you to get things up and running! Find out more: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

There are still spaces available for our online 'Supporting learners facing difficulties with Numeracy & Mathematics' series: · Session 1 18th November 2025, 16:00 – 17:30 · Session 2 24th March 2026 16:00 – 17:30 Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/profession...

Join us at our next drop-in session to have a chat about your next steps with the Education Scotland #STEMnation award programme. We can help you evaluate current practice and draw up a plan for future actions. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

The @educationscot #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools and CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways & #EquityAndEquality Join us to find out more! ☕️👥 bit.ly/3JtxCWV

The #STEMnation award from Education Scotland is supported by a wide range of organisations and STEM partners. Follow the link to access support for each element and find out more about our supporters' offers. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

DigiBete - managing Type 1 Diabetes - a free website for teachers & video training to support young people with Type 1 Diabetes. DigiBete is available to all young people with Type 1 Diabetes in Scotland. Contact your healthcare professional or diabetes team & get the free App. www.digibete.org/

The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins Education Scotland's #STEMnation award. It's a great place to start! Check it out here: education.gov.scot/resources/st...

Sign-up for one of our regular #STEMnation award drop-in sessions where you can have a friendly chat with our Education Scotland team and review your evidence before making a formal submission. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Green careers are growing! Ads for 'green jobs' are up by 55% in 5 years. We're supporting #GreenCareersWeek to raise aspirations in green engineering & tech. Share your impact & inspire the next gen. Info: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/green-careers-week/ #GCW2025

Are you passionate about providing high-quality STEM learning experiences for all learners? Is your setting taking sustained action to tackle issues relating to #STEMequity and equality? We'd love you to share your practice👉 bit.ly/4oVPqcW

This year for #Halloween, we've created some new spooky puzzles to hone your maths skills - from counting & pattern recognition, to logical thinking & code cracking. Download your free copy! mathsweek.scot/news/hallowe... #MathsWeekScot #STEMeducation #EduSky 🎓

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week We're looking forward to Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2025 already. It takes place from 10 to 14 November, save the date! www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/tomorrow-s-engineers-week/

🤖 With advances in science and technology, people in 2085 are living longer than ever - but how do we make sure they live well? 💭 Today's challenge: Care Tech 2085. Find out more ➡️ youngstemleader.scot/young-stem-l...

Refugees: the data behind the story Exploring issues around refugees & migration. Sharing practical activities & resources on terminology, respectful dialogue, interpreting data & understanding how statistics can shape narratives. dataschools.education/events/refugees-the-data-behind-the-story/

What does your #STEMcurriculum look like? Are you using STEM as a context for IDL? Do your learners follow a wide range of STEM #LearnerPathways? Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Did you know that @scotstemambassador.bsky.social can help you bring the curriculum to life? 👇 Click the link to see how a #STEMpartnership can help develop your learners' #EmployabilitySkills in line with the #STEMnation Award framework. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Critical Media Literacy Professional Learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres. Wed 29 Oct 4-5 30 pm. Suitable for educators working with 2nd-4th level learners. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-media-literacy-tickets-1319993659569?msockid=1fc9c22e0ec268301794d4590f39691f

Please complete this short survey & help the Royal Society make their funding opportunities more accessible to schools & colleges. They want to hear from STEM & STEM-adjacent teachers & school leaders who have not previously applied for a Partnership Grant. forms.royalsociety.org/s/NE4SO6/

Engagement with families and communities is key to building STEM capital! 👀 Looking for inspiration? ✅Do you have interesting practice you could share? Register for the #STEMnation Award and show us how you deliver #STEMfamilyLearning: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Webinar 2 Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) • Update on Science CIC • Explore cross-cutting expectations & alignment with 3–18 sciences curriculum • Opportunities for discussion & professional reflection Open to practitioners in early years, primary, secondary & ASN. shorturl.at/ZlwPy

✅Are your learners engaged in #STEMleadership? ✅Do you have a STEM plan or working group? ✅Are staff taking part in STEM PL? Explore how the #STEMnation Award can help you develop STEM leadership in your setting: bit.ly/4gqpcde @youngstemleader.bsky.social @esteamelc.bsky.social

⛑️ Could a first-aid kit look completely different in 2085? Next Wednesday’s challenge: design a future first aid kit. Resources ➡️ youngstemleader.scot/young-stem-l... #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek

⚡ Imagine a world in 2085 powered by clean, endless energy. Which source would you choose to keep it running? Next Tuesday’s challenge: explore the future of power. #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek Resources ➡️ www.youngstemleader.scot/young-stem-l...

Get involved this #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek 👉 Activities and resources now live at www.youngstemleader.scot/young-stem-l.... Let us know what you'll be up to!

🗓️ #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek 2025 is coming soon! This year’s theme is Imagining 2085 🔮 Continuing the @sserc.bsky.social 60th Anniversary celebrations, we’re looking forward as well as back Check our daily activities and get involved ⬇️ www.youngstemleader.scot/young-stem-l... 📸Don't forget to tag us!

🎉 500 Followers! 🎉 We're thrilled to have reached this milestone! A huge thank you to everyone who's joined us on Bluesky as we make the move to our new social media home. We really value your support ⭐

Streets Ahead programme V&A Dundee • Primary or secondary STEM interdisciplinary project • Embed in curriculum or activity with STEM club • Used as evidence for STEM Nation Award • Sign up until December • Project work showcase V&A Dundee for learners, families & public shorturl.at/YjjBC

It’s World Mental Health Day - 10th October.

One day left to get your #STEMnation Award submissions in! Upload your evidence here by Friday 10 October: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Deadline week is here – make sure your pupils submit their #DigiInventors2025 entries before 10 October! Helps pupils gain digital, design & entrepreneurial skills whilst imagining the future of health & social care. 🔗 Learn more: www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors

Ask an Engineer is back! An exciting initiative from FemEng, University of Glasgow’s engineering society, aimed at engaging high school students with the world of engineering. Ask about careers & pathways, answered by professionals, university students & academics. forms.gle/UnHzX45wXuZ4dBcH6

Only one week to go until the autumn submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 10 October. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Missed last week's #STEMnation Award drop-in? Don't worry, we've got another one coming up soon! Click the link below to sign-up and add the date to your diary🗓️ We'd love to tell you more about the programme and how your setting can get involved.👩‍💻 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Ada Scotland Festival champions gender balance in tech & computing, inspiring young people & helping build a stronger, more diverse workforce. Building a diverse talent pipeline is critical; female learners are underrepresented in Computing Science – it’s time to shift the dial. shorturl.at/yKK89

Take part in research on developing children's digital skills to be online in a safe & empowered way. What skills & confidence do Scottish teachers have in online critical thinking & teaching these skills? More info: shorturl.at/lF3Xz Please complete the survey here: shorturl.at/rz7VO

Register with our friends at DYW Live to see a fantastic film from Industrial Light and Magic. It is all about how maths is used in the creative sector to produce high quality VFX and CGI in block buster films. e-sgoil.com/dyw-live/eve... #NeLO #MathsWeekScot

It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Mental health matters & young people have ideas that can make a difference. Through #DigiInventors2025, pupils can tackle wellbeing challenges with creativity & tech. 🔗 Learn more: www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors

It's Maths Week Scotland 22-28 Sept Get involved with Maths and Engineering Trails or Maths Challenges! There's an event for everyone! #MathsWeekScot mathsweek.scot/events

If you’ve not done it yet, best hurry and claim your free pea seeds, plant them with your second level learners, and bring measurement and data recording to life using our engaging learning pack. rhet.org.uk/teachers/pro... #STEMNation @stemedscot.bsky.social

Only two weeks to go until the autumn submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 10th October. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

We are starting off #MathsWeekScot with our first Maths puzzle of the week... How many? How did you count? Today's puzzle is inspired by Pamela from our team @pdnardo.bsky.social and her Monday morning coffees! ☕️☕️

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMequity - Your story - Broaden what counts - Professional learning - Next steps View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

⭐Congratulations to Spartans Community Foundation in Edinburgh on becoming the first community learning and development provider in Scotland to achieve the #STEMNation Award! Find out more - ow.ly/EyL650WYJFO

Streets Ahead - a STEM design challenge - educators work with other subjects & students & redesign their local Shopping Centre to create a sustainable & accessible shopping experience. Help students understand subject choices & explore practical applications of STEM. shorturl.at/ONCkS

We're supporting #DigiInventors2025 - a challenge that puts innovation, creativity & purpose into the hands of young people. This unique opportunity helps pupils gain digital, design & entrepreneurial skills whilst imagining the future of health & social care. 🔗www.dhi-scotland.com/digiinventors