Education Scotland Sciences
@edscotsciences.bsky.social
Stay up to date with all the national developments, resources, news and professional learning opportunities in relation to Scotland's sciences curriculum as we embark on an exciting period of education reform.
Webinar 2 Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)
• Update on Science CIC
• Explore cross-cutting expectations & alignment with 3–18 sciences curriculum
• Opportunities for discussion & professional reflection
Open to practitioners in early years, primary, secondary & ASN.
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• Update on Science CIC
• Explore cross-cutting expectations & alignment with 3–18 sciences curriculum
• Opportunities for discussion & professional reflection
Open to practitioners in early years, primary, secondary & ASN.
shorturl.at/ZlwPy
Secondary Sciences Network – Curriculum Improvement Cycle Webinar 2
This webinar will provide the Science Network an update on the Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) since the first online session.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Webinar 2 Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)
• Update on Science CIC
• Explore cross-cutting expectations & alignment with 3–18 sciences curriculum
• Opportunities for discussion & professional reflection
Open to practitioners in early years, primary, secondary & ASN.
shorturl.at/ZlwPy
• Update on Science CIC
• Explore cross-cutting expectations & alignment with 3–18 sciences curriculum
• Opportunities for discussion & professional reflection
Open to practitioners in early years, primary, secondary & ASN.
shorturl.at/ZlwPy
Our new STEM newsletter is now available, packed with news, resources and support for science and STEM education.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/09/10/september-2025-newsletter/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/09/10/september-2025-newsletter/
September 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Our new STEM newsletter is now available, packed with news, resources and support for science and STEM education.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/09/10/september-2025-newsletter/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/2025/09/10/september-2025-newsletter/
Aberdeen Science Festival 14 -27 September is a celebration of STEM to spark curiosity, inspire and show how science impacts our everyday lives. With Family and Teen Events there's something for everyone!
techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival
techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival
September 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Aberdeen Science Festival 14 -27 September is a celebration of STEM to spark curiosity, inspire and show how science impacts our everyday lives. With Family and Teen Events there's something for everyone!
techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival
techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival
The PISA 2025 Assessment has begun for learners in Scotland! Check out the comprehensive support package for learners, parents/carers and participating schools to help them understand more about the PISA study, why it is important and what to expect on the day: education.gov.scot/resources/pr...
September 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The PISA 2025 Assessment has begun for learners in Scotland! Check out the comprehensive support package for learners, parents/carers and participating schools to help them understand more about the PISA study, why it is important and what to expect on the day: education.gov.scot/resources/pr...
Sincere thanks to members of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group for their valuable contributions to our two-day workshop to firm up the concepts and big ideas for our revised 3-18 sciences curriculum. It is a privilege to be working with such experienced and passionate educators.
August 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Sincere thanks to members of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group for their valuable contributions to our two-day workshop to firm up the concepts and big ideas for our revised 3-18 sciences curriculum. It is a privilege to be working with such experienced and passionate educators.
Join our Welcome Back Science Network Webinar 17 Sept 4pm - for all in ELC & childcare, primary, secondary & ASN who deliver science.
Get updated on the Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle, join discussions & explore ways to contribute during academic year 2025/26.
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Get updated on the Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle, join discussions & explore ways to contribute during academic year 2025/26.
shorturl.at/yEKQh
Education Scotland National Sciences Network – Welcome back webinar
An online webinar offering all the latest updates on the progress of the national co-design process, open to all practitioners in science.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join our Welcome Back Science Network Webinar 17 Sept 4pm - for all in ELC & childcare, primary, secondary & ASN who deliver science.
Get updated on the Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle, join discussions & explore ways to contribute during academic year 2025/26.
shorturl.at/yEKQh
Get updated on the Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle, join discussions & explore ways to contribute during academic year 2025/26.
shorturl.at/yEKQh
Inclusion & Diversity Fund @rsc.org - up to £5000 for projects that:
• Remove barriers for underrepresented groups in chemical sciences
• Improve understanding of underrepresented groups & support fair career progression
• Create more inclusive cultures in education & workplaces
shorturl.at/ZyKvG
• Remove barriers for underrepresented groups in chemical sciences
• Improve understanding of underrepresented groups & support fair career progression
• Create more inclusive cultures in education & workplaces
shorturl.at/ZyKvG
August 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Inclusion & Diversity Fund @rsc.org - up to £5000 for projects that:
• Remove barriers for underrepresented groups in chemical sciences
• Improve understanding of underrepresented groups & support fair career progression
• Create more inclusive cultures in education & workplaces
shorturl.at/ZyKvG
• Remove barriers for underrepresented groups in chemical sciences
• Improve understanding of underrepresented groups & support fair career progression
• Create more inclusive cultures in education & workplaces
shorturl.at/ZyKvG
Inspiring Young Chemists
@rsc.org Education Division Scotland
Funding for inspirational chemical projects to encourage younger pupils to think about taking chemistry at National 5 & beyond.
Up to £200 for single-school activities & up to £500 for multi-school collaboration.
shorturl.at/CV2nv
@rsc.org Education Division Scotland
Funding for inspirational chemical projects to encourage younger pupils to think about taking chemistry at National 5 & beyond.
Up to £200 for single-school activities & up to £500 for multi-school collaboration.
shorturl.at/CV2nv
August 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Inspiring Young Chemists
@rsc.org Education Division Scotland
Funding for inspirational chemical projects to encourage younger pupils to think about taking chemistry at National 5 & beyond.
Up to £200 for single-school activities & up to £500 for multi-school collaboration.
shorturl.at/CV2nv
@rsc.org Education Division Scotland
Funding for inspirational chemical projects to encourage younger pupils to think about taking chemistry at National 5 & beyond.
Up to £200 for single-school activities & up to £500 for multi-school collaboration.
shorturl.at/CV2nv
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🍀Good luck to everyone receiving #SQAresults today - remember support is available for you & there is #NoWrongPath
📞Candidate Advice Line 0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)
info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
📞Candidate Advice Line 0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)
info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
SQA
SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority
info.sqa.org.uk
August 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🍀Good luck to everyone receiving #SQAresults today - remember support is available for you & there is #NoWrongPath
📞Candidate Advice Line 0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)
info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
📞Candidate Advice Line 0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)
info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
Good opportunity for young people interested in climate action #Target2030 #ClimateChange
The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) is a unique opportunity for 18 - 35 year olds in Scotland to grow as leaders and take action!
Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp
#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership
Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp
#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership
Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group
www.2050.scot
July 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Good opportunity for young people interested in climate action #Target2030 #ClimateChange
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⭐Congratulations to Kilmacolm Primary School in
Inverclyde Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Kilmacolm Primary School was praised for its strategic approach to #STEM development focusing on leadership opportunities for pupils, families & practitioners.
👉https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
Inverclyde Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Kilmacolm Primary School was praised for its strategic approach to #STEM development focusing on leadership opportunities for pupils, families & practitioners.
👉https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
June 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
⭐Congratulations to Kilmacolm Primary School in
Inverclyde Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Kilmacolm Primary School was praised for its strategic approach to #STEM development focusing on leadership opportunities for pupils, families & practitioners.
👉https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
Inverclyde Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Kilmacolm Primary School was praised for its strategic approach to #STEM development focusing on leadership opportunities for pupils, families & practitioners.
👉https://ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
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⭐Congratulations to Menstrie ELC in Clackmannanshire Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Menstrie ELC was praised for developing strong partnerships within the local community to enrich the #STEM learning experiences for the children.
Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
Menstrie ELC was praised for developing strong partnerships within the local community to enrich the #STEM learning experiences for the children.
Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
June 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
⭐Congratulations to Menstrie ELC in Clackmannanshire Council on achieving the #STEMnation Award!
Menstrie ELC was praised for developing strong partnerships within the local community to enrich the #STEM learning experiences for the children.
Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
Menstrie ELC was praised for developing strong partnerships within the local community to enrich the #STEM learning experiences for the children.
Find out more - ow.ly/wmvU50W8oce
Day 2 of the Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Collaboration Group is underway! 120 practitioners and partners in the room. Such a positive start to the day - exploring the rationale, knowledge and concepts for the evolving sciences curriculum #SciencesCiC
June 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Day 2 of the Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Collaboration Group is underway! 120 practitioners and partners in the room. Such a positive start to the day - exploring the rationale, knowledge and concepts for the evolving sciences curriculum #SciencesCiC
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📰 Just published! Our June 2025 Sciences and STEM Newsletter is now live.
🔬✨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.
📥 Read it now via our STEM Nation Blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation
🔬✨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.
📥 Read it now via our STEM Nation Blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation
June 2025 Newsletter – STEM Nation
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
📰 Just published! Our June 2025 Sciences and STEM Newsletter is now live.
🔬✨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.
📥 Read it now via our STEM Nation Blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation
🔬✨ Discover the latest updates, resources and support for Science and STEM.
📥 Read it now via our STEM Nation Blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
@edscotsciences.bsky.social #STEMNation
Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI roles for primary and secondary sectors are available. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date 17 June www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...
Now hiring - HM Inspectors of Education - Scottish Government Jobs
Do you have a passion for enhancing and improving the quality of education? Are you an experienced education professional, with a strong knowledge of Scottish education policy? Education Scotland is c...
www.jobs.gov.scot
June 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI roles for primary and secondary sectors are available. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date 17 June www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...
Thanks to the Association of Science Education for inviting me to attend their conference in Kinross High School today to update delegates on the sciences curriculum improvement cycle. Pleasure to meet everyone and see the incredible enthusiasm and passion for science @paultyler.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Thanks to the Association of Science Education for inviting me to attend their conference in Kinross High School today to update delegates on the sciences curriculum improvement cycle. Pleasure to meet everyone and see the incredible enthusiasm and passion for science @paultyler.bsky.social
📢Calling Scottish secondary schools to join a webinar on PISA 2025 assessment. Second support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 27 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pisa-2025-...
PISA 2025 Webinar programme – Webinar 2
This is a repeat session of webinar 1 which took place on 20.05.25
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May 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📢Calling Scottish secondary schools to join a webinar on PISA 2025 assessment. Second support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 27 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pisa-2025-...
Exciting day ahead at our national RAiSE event: Celebrating learning, Inspiring the future. Wonderful to have so many practioners joining us to help build a rich legacy for the programme #RAiSE #STEMnation @stemedscot.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Exciting day ahead at our national RAiSE event: Celebrating learning, Inspiring the future. Wonderful to have so many practioners joining us to help build a rich legacy for the programme #RAiSE #STEMnation @stemedscot.bsky.social
📢Calling Scottish schools participating in the PISA 2025 assessment📢 First support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 20 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Find out more & register here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ST...
May 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
📢Calling Scottish schools participating in the PISA 2025 assessment📢 First support webinar is 16:00 - 17:15 Tuesday 20 May. Target audience is secondary science, Maths, English teachers and will focus on exemplar questions. Find out more & register here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ST...
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🚨⭐ Last chance to join the celebration!
We are counting down the days to our RAiSE celebration event next Wednesday at The Social Hub, Glasgow — and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Ticket sales close at midnight tonight so don't miss out.
Secure your tickets today 🎟️ 👇
We are counting down the days to our RAiSE celebration event next Wednesday at The Social Hub, Glasgow — and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Ticket sales close at midnight tonight so don't miss out.
Secure your tickets today 🎟️ 👇
May 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🚨⭐ Last chance to join the celebration!
We are counting down the days to our RAiSE celebration event next Wednesday at The Social Hub, Glasgow — and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Ticket sales close at midnight tonight so don't miss out.
Secure your tickets today 🎟️ 👇
We are counting down the days to our RAiSE celebration event next Wednesday at The Social Hub, Glasgow — and we'd love to see you there!
🎟️ Ticket sales close at midnight tonight so don't miss out.
Secure your tickets today 🎟️ 👇
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMcurriculum
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
bit.ly/3D911lZ
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- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMcurriculum
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social
- Four contexts
- Big picture
- Detail
- Transitions
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
bit.ly/3D911lZ
@edscotsciences.bsky.social
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Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMfamilyLearning
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
May 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Check out these top tips to boost your #STEMnation Award application 💫 #STEMfamilyLearning
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
- Needs and wants
- Intergenerational approach
- It takes a village
- STEM capital
View the hints and tips for all five elements here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...
Thanks to the teachers who joined us in Inverness for our Assessment and Moderation in BGE Science event. We really enjoyed the brilliant moderations discussions and your company today. Special thanks to those who travelled such a distance to attend. Safe journey home.
March 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thanks to the teachers who joined us in Inverness for our Assessment and Moderation in BGE Science event. We really enjoyed the brilliant moderations discussions and your company today. Special thanks to those who travelled such a distance to attend. Safe journey home.
Pleasure to be in Aberdeen today with ELC, primary and secondary practitioners at our BGE Sciences Assessment and Moderation event. Rich professional dialogue taking place and a valuable opportunity to moderate across sectors and authorities.
March 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Pleasure to be in Aberdeen today with ELC, primary and secondary practitioners at our BGE Sciences Assessment and Moderation event. Rich professional dialogue taking place and a valuable opportunity to moderate across sectors and authorities.
Day 4 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has drawn to a close. Focus was drafting the big ideas of science. Huge thanks to the group for their commitment, energy and ideas. Next step - bringing all the output back to the larger Sciences Collaboration Group to get their views.
March 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Day 4 of our Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has drawn to a close. Focus was drafting the big ideas of science. Huge thanks to the group for their commitment, energy and ideas. Next step - bringing all the output back to the larger Sciences Collaboration Group to get their views.