In the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) cycle, Scotland opted to participate in the global competence assessment. This is the first time global competence has been included in PISA. Participating countries had the option of taking part in … Continue reading →

Over summer 2020 The West Partnership launched a significant initiative to develop online learning materials. The initiative is called West OS  – for West Partnership Online School. What is it? West OS is a collaborative, teacher led response to feedback … Continue reading →

  The Scottish Government recently issued the following advice for schools on upcoming visits and trips in Autumn term 2020 and also on the re-opening of outdoor education centres:   Scottish Government Advice for Schools: Visits and Trips Autumn Term … Continue reading →

Today, SQA is launching two consultations to gather feedback on modifications to qualifications and adjustments to the 2021 exam timetable. Please note closing date is 24th August. John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills … Continue reading →

Space Champions, supported by ESERO-UK and the UK Space Agency, are delivering online sessions for teachers and technicians; using space as a context in teaching with space-themed experiments and linking to featured resources. Regional deliverers of space-related training have launched workshops … Continue reading →

  Primary Science Development Officer (PSDOs) from across the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) network have shared case studies of initiatives undertaken across the country to develop engaging and motivating STEM opportunities for learners.   RAiSE is a programme … Continue reading →

Last week we held our first STEM sharing practice blether – a rich and energising discussion with practitioners from all sectors across Scotland Collated notes and links from each of the virtual rooms can be accessed via a shared Google … Continue reading →

The National Parent Forum of Scotland have launched their latest nutshell for parents.  This latest in the series of nutshells explains what STEM is and why STEM skills are important. The nutshell encourages parents to talk about STEM in a … Continue reading →

  Our popular Sciences – Senior Phase webinar with presenters from across Scotland sharing and discussing approaches in sciences is now available to view at your convenience. The webinar is available here. So settle down with a cuppa and revisit … Continue reading →

  The New York Academy of Sciences is looking for the best and brightest high school students passionate about changing the world through STEM! These programs are completely virtual and students can participate from anywhere in the world. Students ages 13-17 … Continue reading →