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Official account of the Education Scotland STEM team. Promoting excellence, equity, inspiration and connection through STEM. Join the conversation using #STEMnation stemnation.scot

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πŸŽ‰ What a term! We received 33 STEM Nation Award submissions with 104 elements to validate ⭐

Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!

πŸ”—More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde

For updates, inspiration & more ➑️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)

25.06.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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⭐Congratulations to Kilmacolm Primary School in
Inverclyde Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!

Kilmacolm Primary School was praised for its strategic approach to #STEM development focusing on leadership opportunities for pupils, families & practitioners.

πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce

19.06.2025 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐Congratulations to Shawlands Academy on achieving the #STEMnation Award. Shawlands Academy was praised for its leadership approach to fostering a sustainable #STEM learning environment.

Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
@glasgowcc.bsky.social

17.06.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
General information about the STEM Nation Award – STEM Nation

This sounds amazing! Well done Whitecross Nursery ⭐ You should consider signing up for our STEM Nation Award programme blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

15.06.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐Congratulations to Menstrie ELC in Clackmannanshire Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!

Menstrie ELC was praised for developing strong partnerships within the local community to enrich the #STEM learning experiences for the children.

Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce

13.06.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2 of the Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Collaboration Group is underway! 120 practitioners and partners in the room. Such a positive start to the day - exploring the rationale, knowledge and concepts for the evolving sciences curriculum #SciencesCiC

12.06.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
June 2025 Newsletter – STEM Nation

πŸ“° Just published! Our June 2025 Sciences and STEM Newsletter is now live.

πŸ”¬βœ¨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.

πŸ“₯ Read it now via our STEM Nation Blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation

09.06.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now hiring - HM Inspectors of Education - Scottish Government Jobs Do you have a passion for enhancing and improving the quality of education? Are you an experienced education professional, with a strong knowledge of Scottish education policy? Education Scotland is c...

Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI roles for primary and secondary sectors are available. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date 17 June www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...

02.06.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who joined our STEM IDL session! There was a real buzz in the room as cross-sector teams co-designed exciting STEM IDL projects. We’re especially grateful to our STEM Nation Award supporters @heriotwattuni.bsky.social for generously hosting us ⭐

@leighwatson01.bsky.social

29.05.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 We've just released some fantastic new STEM resources - check them out πŸ‘‡

Decluttering the sySTEM: πŸ”— blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

STEM Nation Award Padlet: πŸ”— padlet.com/stemnationaw...

Please share with your networks β€” these resources are too valuable to miss! 🌍 #STEMNation

27.05.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Polkemmet Primary School in @westlothiancouncil.bsky.social on achieving the full #STEMnation award! The school was praised for its cluster approach to STEM planning, curriculum, assessment, and moderation.

πŸ‘‰http://ow.ly/9gsA50TphAc

27.05.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to have been part of the @raisescotland.bsky.social journey. Check out the fantastic STEM resources available created by teachers for teachers and links to resources from a range of STEM partners and much more πŸ‘‡: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st... #raiselegacy #STEMnation

27.05.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Funding & Festivals – May Update – STEM Nation

Are you looking for some STEM inspiration, or do you already have a great idea but need funding to bring your vision to life? Check out our new blog post πŸ‘‰ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

26.05.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PISA 2025 Webinar programme – Webinar 2 This is a repeat session of webinar 1 which took place on 20.05.25

πŸ“’Calling Scottish secondary schools to join a webinar on PISA 2025 assessment. Second support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 27 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pisa-2025-...

22.05.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting day ahead at our national RAiSE event: Celebrating learning, Inspiring the future. Wonderful to have so many practioners joining us to help build a rich legacy for the programme #RAiSE #STEMnation @stemedscot.bsky.social

21.05.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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🚨⭐ Last chance to join the celebration!

We are counting down the days to our RAiSE celebration event next Wednesday at The Social Hub, Glasgow β€” and we'd love to see you there!

🎟️ Ticket sales close at midnight tonight so don't miss out.

Secure your tickets today 🎟️ πŸ‘‡

16.05.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application πŸ’« #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...

16.05.2025 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great afternoon discussing all things STEM nation award, STEM Ambassadors and Young STEM Leaders with our colleagues form @sserc.bsky.social - Aileen @scotstemambassador.bsky.social and Sharon @youngstemleader.bsky.social Looking forward to our future collaboration plans #stemnation #collaboration

15.05.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application πŸ’« #STEMcurriculum

- Four contexts

- Big picture

- Detail

- Transitions

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

bit.ly/3D911lZ

@edscotsciences.bsky.social

15.05.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application πŸ’« #STEMpartnership

- True partnership

- Professional learning

- Co-creation

- Skills

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

@scotstemambassador.bsky.social

14.05.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application πŸ’« #STEMfamilyLearning

- Needs and wants

- Intergenerational approach

- It takes a village

- STEM capital

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

13.05.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application πŸ’« #STEMleadership

- Who's who?

- Opps for all

- What does the data tell you?

- Look out!

View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

@youngstemleader.bsky.social

12.05.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only one week to go until the spring submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 16th May. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ST...

09.05.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Education Scotland #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! β˜•οΈπŸ‘₯https://bit.ly/4d5XXEK

09.05.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

09.05.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

08.05.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #STEMnation award from @educationscot 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...

07.05.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins Education Scotland #STEMnation award. It's a great place to start! Check it out here: education.gov.scot/resources/st...

06.05.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking about signing up for our STEM Nation Award programme but have questions? We’ve got you covered!

Check out our new blog post ➑️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

05.05.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

05.05.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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