A summary of STEM resources

Published 18/09/2018.  Last updated 23/04/2025
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Scotland has a long tradition of expertise, innovation, and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and it is an integral part of our future economic and social development.

In 2017, the Scottish Government published the STEM education and training strategy for Scotland. This strategy outlines a vision of Scotland as a nation with a highly educated and skilled population, equipped with the skills, knowledge and capability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing world.


Visit the STEM Nation online resource for further information about the professional learning support and resources available including information about our STEM Nation Award Programme.

Professional learning

Check out our national STEM Professional Learning Events Calendar on our STEM Nation website to see the full range of events and professional learning available from partners across Scotland.

Early learning and childcare practitioners module 7 is an online module developed with the University of the West of Scotland. It provides all staff with resources and activities to help young learners to develop STEM in ELC.

The Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC) offers Professional Learning in support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The Skills Development Scotland YouTube channel offers skills, apprenticeship and careers videos.

Resources

Remote learning resources

All STEM

The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP) - aims to inspire more young people to develop an interest in STEM and pursue the study of STEM subjects and relevant future pathways.

Sciences

Technologies

Engineering

Mathematics

A Summary of Resources to Support Learning, Teaching and Assessment within Numeracy and Mathematics
National Numeracy and Mathematics Professional Learning Community (GLOW login required)

Family learning

Case studies and exemplars

Early Learning and Childcare

Primary

Secondary

Community learning and development

Reporting

Strategy for education and training annual reports

Performance indicator tables

Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme

Education Scotland and Scottish Government have awarded £4.6 million of STEM Grant funding to over 300 projects since 2018/19. This has benefitted around 70,000 practitioners.

National STEM Data

STEM Strategy Evidence Base (October 2017)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2016/17 Findings
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2016/17 Findings PowerPoint
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2017/18 Findings (ELC, Primary, ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2017/18 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2017/18
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (ELC, Primary, ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2018/19
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2019/20
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (ELC Primary ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (CLD)
The Structural Barriers to STEM Engagement - Executive Summary for Education Scotland (November 2022)
The Structural Barriers to STEM Engagement - Final Report for Education Scotland (November 2022)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (ELC/Primary/ASN/Secondary)
Factors in Successful STEM Engagement Report (PDF 958 KB)

Who can help?

There is a range of regional and national support for STEM learning available including:

  • Parents who have STEM careers or who use STEM skills within their workplace
  • Local authority STEM-related support officers
  • RAiSE officers in your authority
  • Science centres and festivals
  • Employers including local and national employers
  • Regional colleges, universities and higher education institutes
  • Community learning and development organisations

Contact Education Scotland’s STEM Team at: STEM@educationscotland.gov.scot

A summary of STEM resources

Published 18/09/2018.  Last updated 23/04/2025
sourceLearning resources schoolNumeracy and Mathematics schoolSciences schoolTechnologies categorySTEM categoryGaelic

Scotland has a long tradition of expertise, innovation, and achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and it is an integral part of our future economic and social development.

In 2017, the Scottish Government published the STEM education and training strategy for Scotland. This strategy outlines a vision of Scotland as a nation with a highly educated and skilled population, equipped with the skills, knowledge and capability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing world.


Visit the STEM Nation online resource for further information about the professional learning support and resources available including information about our STEM Nation Award Programme.

Professional learning

Check out our national STEM Professional Learning Events Calendar on our STEM Nation website to see the full range of events and professional learning available from partners across Scotland.

Early learning and childcare practitioners module 7 is an online module developed with the University of the West of Scotland. It provides all staff with resources and activities to help young learners to develop STEM in ELC.

The Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC) offers Professional Learning in support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The Skills Development Scotland YouTube channel offers skills, apprenticeship and careers videos.

Resources

Remote learning resources

All STEM

The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP) - aims to inspire more young people to develop an interest in STEM and pursue the study of STEM subjects and relevant future pathways.

Sciences

Technologies

Engineering

Mathematics

A Summary of Resources to Support Learning, Teaching and Assessment within Numeracy and Mathematics
National Numeracy and Mathematics Professional Learning Community (GLOW login required)

Family learning

Case studies and exemplars

Early Learning and Childcare

Primary

Secondary

Community learning and development

Reporting

Strategy for education and training annual reports

Performance indicator tables

Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme

Education Scotland and Scottish Government have awarded £4.6 million of STEM Grant funding to over 300 projects since 2018/19. This has benefitted around 70,000 practitioners.

National STEM Data

STEM Strategy Evidence Base (October 2017)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2016/17 Findings
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2016/17 Findings PowerPoint
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2017/18 Findings (ELC, Primary, ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2017/18 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2017/18
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (ELC, Primary, ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2018/19 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2018/19
STEM Professional Learning Annual Data Gathering 2019/20
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (ELC Primary ASN and Secondary)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2020/21 Findings (CLD)
The Structural Barriers to STEM Engagement - Executive Summary for Education Scotland (November 2022)
The Structural Barriers to STEM Engagement - Final Report for Education Scotland (November 2022)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (CLD)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (School Technical Staff)
STEM Professional Learning Survey 2022/23 Findings (ELC/Primary/ASN/Secondary)
Factors in Successful STEM Engagement Report (PDF 958 KB)

Who can help?

There is a range of regional and national support for STEM learning available including:

  • Parents who have STEM careers or who use STEM skills within their workplace
  • Local authority STEM-related support officers
  • RAiSE officers in your authority
  • Science centres and festivals
  • Employers including local and national employers
  • Regional colleges, universities and higher education institutes
  • Community learning and development organisations

Contact Education Scotland’s STEM Team at: STEM@educationscotland.gov.scot