STEM Learning

Today, students across the country are celebrating their A level, T Level and other Level 3 results! 🎉

This year’s results show encouraging growth in STEM participation:

✅ Mathematics remains the UK’s most popular A level, with 115,380 entries, showing an increase of 3.9% from 2025.

✅ Participation increased across other STEM subjects, including biology and chemistry. This continued interest is an encouraging sign as we work to equip more young people with the knowledge and skills needed for their futures.

✅ Technical pathways saw significant growth, with 19,665 students receiving T Level results. With a tremendous 92.6% of those students achieving a pass or above.

Explore this year’s key trends and more about our role in strengthening STEM teaching to improve outcomes for young people 👉 https://bit.ly/4zcVumJ

Do you know someone making a difference through space inspiration and engagement?
Nominate them today and help us celebrate the people shaping the future of the UK space sector.

The Space Futures Inspirations Awards recognise the outstanding individuals, schools, employers, and partners helping to inspire the next generation through space education, outreach, and engagement.

From dedicated Space Ambassadors and innovative educators to organisations creating meaningful opportunities for young people, these awards shine a light on those making a lasting impact across the UK space community.

Learn more and nominate today: https://bit.ly/44drB7h
Nominations close 14 August 2026.

Look up! A solar eclipse is coming to the UK.

On Wednesday 12 August, the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, creating a partial solar eclipse, with around 90% coverage visible from the UK.

If you're planning to watch, remember to do so safely, never look directly at the Sun without suitable eye protection.

For educators, it's also a brilliant opportunity to turn a spectacular event in the sky into a hands-on learning experience. Explore ESERO-UK resources (https://bit.ly/2QdJzQs) to help young people investigate eclipses, the Sun, Moon, and Earth, and the science behind what they see.

Read the full blog and explore the resources: https://bit.ly/3TTAHEr

STEM Ambassadors can help young people discover pathways they may never have considered.

For Rebekah Datt, becoming an Ambassador brought her own journey full circle. Now a Social Impact Coordinator at Balfour Beatty, she uses her experience to challenge stereotypes about construction and show young people that success does not depend on following one traditional route.

Read Rebekah’s story via the STEM Ambassador Community: https://bit.ly/4fNxjSL

We are looking for an experienced Interim CIO / IT Director to lead a board-level strategic review of STEM Learning’s IT function.

This three-month assignment offers the opportunity to influence our future technology direction and contribute a clear, evidence-based roadmap to our executive team.

✅ York (hybrid)
✅ Up to 12 days per month
✅ Apply by 19th August

Read the full job description and apply: https://stem-learning-ltd.breezy.hr/p/94faeb66367b01-interim-cio-it-director-3-month-assignment-board-level-strategic-it-review

What makes your school stand out?

Maybe it's the way you bring STEM to life through space. Maybe it's the opportunities you create for young people to explore, experiment, and dream bigger.

If that sounds like your school, we'd love to celebrate your achievements through the School Excellence in Space Inspirations Award.

Nominate today. Nominations close 14 August.
https://bit.ly/3TZ4jjD

Great schools inspire more than learning, they inspire futures.

The School Excellence in Space Inspirations Awards celebrate schools that are using the excitement of space to engage young people, ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.

Is your school inspiring the next generation through space? Or do you know a school that's making a real impact through space-related learning?

Nominations close on 14 August 2026. Nominate your school or a school making a difference today.
https://bit.ly/3TZ4jjD

Have you heard of micro-volunteering? 💫

It involves short, flexible activities that can fit around work and other commitments, making it an accessible way to become a STEM Ambassador.

Even one hour a week or a month can help make a meaningful difference to a young person. You could support digital mentoring, deliver a virtual careers talk or answer pupils’ questions through an online classroom Q&A.

Join our webinar on 4 August to discover how you can get involved as a STEM Ambassador: https://bit.ly/3RACDkw

It's been a month since our STEM AI & Digital conference, and we're still not over it.

Educators and digital leaders from across the country braved the heatwave to take part in a fantastic day of learning and collaboration.

Featuring keynotes by Daniel Emmerson and Victoria Hedlund, the conference explored one of the most important questions facing education today: how can schools harness the opportunities of artificial intelligence while ensuring that technology serves learning, rather than driving it?

For our Primary Computing and Digital Lead Rachel Jackson, "what emerged throughout the day was that this was never simply a conference about technology. It was a conference about teaching, learning and the professional judgement of educators."

Did you miss out on this year's conference, or want to stay connected to the conversation around AI and digital learning in STEM?

Sign up to our next STEM AI & Digital Conference taking place in London on Friday 13 November: https://bit.ly/3RqJtZS

The future of space starts with curiosity.

Every question asked, problem solved, and idea imagined can be the beginning of a future shaped by space.

As you prepare for the new academic year, bring opportunities that inspire curiosity, develop skills and connect your students with the world of space.

This World Space Week, Space Futures 2026 will bring together young people, educators, space professionals and inspiring organisations to explore the skills, pathways and careers shaping the future of the UK space sector.

Start planning your student's space journey today and join us on Tuesday 6 October 2026 for a day of discovery, connection and inspiration.

Find out more about Space Futures 2026:
https://bit.ly/3TLotO0