Curiosity in Communities Network

Ian Stewart is excited to be involved in the first meeting of the Curiosity in Communities Network organised by the Science Ceilidh (28 March 2023). STEM Nation Award – Curiosity in Action – Loop

STEM Nation Award

The STEM Nation Award is now available for CLD providers. The STEM Nation Award programme celebrates, promotes and builds effective practice in STEM education within and across sectors. The award framework can be used by CLD providers who are just starting out on their STEM journey to help navigate the dynamic and exciting world of STEM. The framework can also be used by CLD providers with well established STEM programmes looking to evaluate the impact of their STEM work with communities and gain national recognition for their achievements.

ELC Settings and Schools can greatly benefit from working with community partners to support delivery of STEM. This work may align with the STEM Family Learning and Employability & STEM Partnerships elements of the STEM Nation Award.

For more information please email ian.stewart@educationscotland.gov.scot.

STEM Resources available for CLD Settings

There are a wide range of resources available to support the delivery of STEM, including;

• Education Scotland
  • STEM Team have compiled a variety of resources (Link)
  • The Education Scotland CLD Team has a STEM network for CLD practitioners, if your are interested in being added to the mailing list, please email julie.beckett@educationscotland.gov.scot.
• Aberdeen Science Centre :
  • Community Programme
  • Inspiring CLD Practitioners – Free Course
• Dundee Science Centre
  • Community Engagement
  • Learning Resources
• Dynamic Earth –
  • Community Learning
  • Online Learning Service
• Glasgow Science Centre
  • Community Learning Team
• SSERC – STEM Engagement and Enrichment Programmes (Link)
• Youth Link Scotland (Link)