Education Scotland Sciences

Secondary Sciences Network – Curriculum Improvement Cycle Webinar 2 This webinar will provide the Science Network an update on the Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) since the first online session.

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.
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Our new STEM newsletter is now available, packed with news, resources and support for science and STEM education.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/09/10/september-2025-newsletter/

Aberdeen Science Festival 14 -27 September is a celebration of STEM to spark curiosity, inspire and show how science impacts our everyday lives. With Family and Teen Events there's something for everyone!

techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival

The PISA 2025 Assessment has begun for learners in Scotland! Check out the comprehensive support package for learners, parents/carers and participating schools to help them understand more about the PISA study, why it is important and what to expect on the day: education.gov.scot/resources/pr...

Sincere thanks to members of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group for their valuable contributions to our two-day workshop to firm up the concepts and big ideas for our revised 3-18 sciences curriculum. It is a privilege to be working with such experienced and passionate educators.

Education Scotland National Sciences Network – Welcome back webinar An online webinar offering all the latest updates on the progress of the national co-design process, open to all practitioners in science.

Join our Welcome Back Science Network Webinar 17 Sept 4pm - for all in ELC & childcare, primary, secondary & ASN who deliver science.
Get updated on the Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle, join discussions & explore ways to contribute during academic year 2025/26.
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Inclusion & Diversity Fund @rsc.org - up to £5000 for projects that:
• Remove barriers for underrepresented groups in chemical sciences
• Improve understanding of underrepresented groups & support fair career progression
• Create more inclusive cultures in education & workplaces
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Inspiring Young Chemists
@rsc.org Education Division Scotland
Funding for inspirational chemical projects to encourage younger pupils to think about taking chemistry at National 5 & beyond.
Up to £200 for single-school activities & up to £500 for multi-school collaboration.
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SQA SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority

🍀Good luck to everyone receiving #SQAresults today - remember support is available for you & there is #NoWrongPath

📞Candidate Advice Line 0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)

info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025

Good opportunity for young people interested in climate action #Target2030 #ClimateChange

⭐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.

👉https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce

⭐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

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

📰 Just published! Our June 2025 Sciences and STEM Newsletter is now live.

🔬✨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.

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

@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation

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...

Thanks to the Association of Science Education for inviting me to attend their conference in Kinross High School today to update delegates on the sciences curriculum improvement cycle. Pleasure to meet everyone and see the incredible enthusiasm and passion for science @paultyler.bsky.social

PISA 2025 Webinar programme – Webinar 2 This is a repeat session of webinar 1 which took place on 20.05.25

📢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-...

So good to have you at the event Janey and to celebrate all that has been achieved along the way

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

📢Calling Scottish schools participating in the PISA 2025 assessment📢 First support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 20 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Find out more & register here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ST...

🚨⭐ Last chance to join the celebration!

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

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

Secure your tickets today 🎟️ 👇

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: 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...

Thanks to the teachers who joined us in Inverness for our Assessment and Moderation in BGE Science event. We really enjoyed the brilliant moderations discussions and your company today. Special thanks to those who travelled such a distance to attend. Safe journey home.

Pleasure to be in Aberdeen today with ELC, primary and secondary practitioners at our BGE Sciences Assessment and Moderation event. Rich professional dialogue taking place and a valuable opportunity to moderate across sectors and authorities.

Day 4 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has drawn to a close. Focus was drafting the big ideas of science. Huge thanks to the group for their commitment, energy and ideas. Next step - bringing all the output back to the larger Sciences Collaboration Group to get their views.

Day 3 is #SuperSaturday at our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. We've focused on pedagogy and assessment and the core knowledge learners need in a future-orientated sciences curriculum. Rugby fans please note: We had a few scrums but no backwards throwing - only forward thinking!

Thanks for joining us and for being part of the day!

Day 2 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. Minds are focussed on the rationale for Scotland's revised 3-18 Sciences Curriculum and what we want curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to look like and feel like for learners.

And we're OFF! Day 1 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group. Explored education systems from around the world and the Scottish policy landscape to inform our thinking about evolving Scotland's Sciences Curriculum. Next up - first pass at the purpose of the curriculum