{"id":5528,"date":"2023-10-30T15:11:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/?page_id=5528"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:42:14","slug":"raise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/raise\/","title":{"rendered":"RAiSE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) empowered primary school practitioners with the confidence, skills, and networks to develop and deliver engaging and motivating STEM learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The work of the RAiSE programme was aligned to the STEM Education and Training Strategy<\/a> and the Developing the Young Workforce Programme<\/a>. It aimed to raise attainment and achievement in primary science and STEM, and tackle inequity and inequality in learners’ experiences and outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RAiSE Reflections<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Former Primary STEM Development Officers, local authority strategic leads, and national partners offer their insights into the RAiSE programme\u2019s evolution, its impact on practice, and the collaborative effort that shaped its success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their contributions provide a rich, first\u2011hand account of how RAiSE supported capacity\u2011building, strengthened STEM leadership, and influenced the wider educational landscape across Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these perspectives form a valuable record of learning and legacy, capturing both the achievements of the programme and the professional experiences of those who helped deliver it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is RAiSE?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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RAiSE was a programme of Education Scotland, The Wood Foundation, Scottish Government and participating local authorities. It engaged with 27\/32 of Scotland\u2019s local authorities. The programme was established in 2016 as a pilot programme and was then extended nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating local authorities were provided with funding to recruit a dedicated Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO). The role of the PSDO was to lead and co-ordinate high-quality professional learning and to support practitioner planning, networking, and collaboration. Authorities that have participated in RAiSE are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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