Education Scotland STEM Team

⭐Congratulations to Livingston Village Primary School in West Lothian Council on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! The school was praised for its commitment to equity and equality in #STEM.

Find out more👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S

This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #maths and #numeracy.

Check out this webinar recording for a look at the progress so far.

👉https://ow.ly/YImC50YccHP

Today is #SaferInternetDay .
In Graeme High School in Falkirk Council, AI is helping to transform the Modern Studies classroom. @graemehighschool.bsky.social @fceducationservice.bsky.social
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Today is #SaferInternetDay . Did you know there are a range of AI tools within Glow that can be used to support learners? Find out more on Glow Connect!
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Today is #SaferInternetDay .
Visit @educationscotland.bsky.social Cyber Resilience & Internet Safety Professional Learning Community on Glow, with lots of useful resources, news and links to support practitioners.
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Education resources - UK Safer Internet Centre

Today is #SaferInternetDay exploring the impact of AI, examining how AI can be used safely & for good. UK Safer Internet Centre has free educational resources supporting the safe use of AI with young people.
saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/2025-education-resources

⭐ 3 weeks until Spartans Community Foundation host our first ever Community Learning & Development (CLD) STEM Nation Award Open Day!

📍 Spartans CF

🗓️ 2 March

⏰ 3–5pm

🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited so make sure to book your place today: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

We want to wish you a very warm welcome to our Bluesky account! Education Scotland is now a curriculum focused organisation, centring on the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country. Follow us here and engage with us!

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish #curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this video practitioners share their experience of the work so far to help improve and update the #science curriculum.👇

Only one week to go until the submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 13 February. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Great to take part in the @edscotsciences.bsky.social #CurriculumImprovementCycle Development Day.
Worked within and across sectors to review curriculum suitability, compare outcomes internationally and discuss progression from Early to Fourth level.
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Dundee Science Festival 2026 | Dundee Science Centre

A fun fortnight of events & activities at Dundee Science Festival 7 – 22 Feb with STEM engagement, in-centre experiences, online workshops & community events. If you’re a hands-on explorer, a digital learner or a family seeking fun days out, come along!
www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/festival2026/

⭐Congratulations to St Michael’s Primary School in @northlanarkshire.gov.uk on achieving a full #STEMNation Award! Validators highlighted the enthusiasm and impact of #STEM across the school community, reflected in pupil & family voice.

Find out more👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S

📣 Final call! Don’t miss your chance to join us for our very first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day this Wednesday, 4 February, from 4–5.30pm at Menstrie ELC.

Get your tickets today 🎟️ blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

Only two weeks to go until the next submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 13 February. More information available here:

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

IGNITE26: The Highland Engineering, Environment, Science & Technology Festival with hands-on activities & experiences - explore the world around you, discover new ideas & learn together.
IGNITE26 Family Day UHI Inverness Sat 14 March 10am – 1pm
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/about-uhi/stem/ignite-2026/

⭐ Only 9 days to go!

📍 Menstrie ELC will host the first in‑person STEM Nation Award Open Day on 4 February, 4:00–5:30pm.

🎟️ Free to attend but spaces are limited!

For info and to book your ticket, visit:

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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:

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School Careers Day | Dynamic Earth SCHOOL CAREERS SHOWCASE: YOUR PLANET, YOUR FUTURE

Dynamic Earth's School Careers Showcase offers a diverse range of STEM employers from research & industry. Learners can engage with scientists & role models who will share their STEM journey & offer advice to budding scientists & engineers.
dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/schools-careers-day/

Scots primary kids asked ‘what health problems would you solve - and how?’ Nationwide digital health challenge #DigiInventors teams up with the Organised Educator

Identify health & wellbeing challenges & design digital solutions in #DigiInventors Challenge! For teams of P5-P7 pupils, developing entrepreneurial thinking, design innovation, digital literacy & STEM skills & exploring careers in digital health & social care.
www.dhi-scotland.com/post/scots-p...

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.

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⭐ Only 2 weeks to go until our first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!

📍 Menstrie ELC, 4th February, 4:00–5:30pm.

🎟️ Free to attend — but spaces are limited!

Don’t miss out. For full details and to book your ticket, visit:

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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.

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The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins @educationscot'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...

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...

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application #STEMcurriculum

- Four contexts

- Big picture

- Detail

- Transitions

View the hints and tips for all five elements here:

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⭐Only 3 weeks to go until Menstrie ELC hosts the very first STEM Nation Award Open Day of 2026!

🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-natio...

We’re excited to see you there!

Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMpartnership

- True partnership

- Professional learning

- Co-creation

- Skills

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

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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #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...