This case study describes how Ringwood School promotes STEM subjects and careers to girls through its weekly science club.

The club is run by newly and recently qualified teachers with the support of some chemistry A level students and one of the school technicians.

Students rotate through biology,...

This case study describes how Stewards Academy promotes STEM subjects and careers to girls, through its STEM competition clubs.

Throughout the week, the school runs a programme of STEM after school enrichment clubs which are open to students of all years and abilities.

Details of the clubs success and...

Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks how a team of Oldham Sixth Form College science students supported Year 10 students in a local secondary school.

The aims were to encourage the college's students to enhance their STEM knowledge while also developing...

This publication from the Department for Education addresses the issue of equality and diversity in the STEM workforce which is not yet truly representative. It examines the number of ethnic minority students studying STEM subjects and undertaking STEM-related careers.

The publication looks at approaches...

This publication from the Department for Education publication explores the issue of a significant gender imbalance in the STEM workforce, barriers to choosing STEM subjects and gender disparity. A list of suggestions to make STEM careers advice more women - friendly is also provided.

York Potash Limited has massive expansion plans within the North Yorkshire region. Being mining and minerals experts, they clearly see the link between STEM-based skills and these future plans. A collaborative approach to making STEM learners aware of the industry requirements through engagement with STEM providers...

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of enrichment and innovation in STEM. It describes how Leeds City College's STAR Centre enables learners of all ages to engage with STEM subjects through the context of space.

The centre provides a unique...

These reports, from the Centre for Science Education, describe outcomes from the STEM Subject Choice and Careers project. The project was able to draw on a range of creative resources and products that can enthuse young people and support teachers and career advisers....

Labour market information (LMI) provides quantitative and qualitative data about the workplace. It may include information about the range of jobs available, salaries and the demand for, and supply of, labour. It also gives you information about skill supply and shortages and the impact of national and global...

This document summarises the key features of the new qualification frameworks.

Pre-16 qualifications

Academic or general education qualifications are studied by most 14-16 year olds in the UK. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they are GCSEs and in Scotland they are Scottish...

A list of STEM focused resources and information for teachers with links to the relevant websites.

This  STEM Careers Toolkit for primary teachers  has been designed, with teachers at every step of the way, to provide:

• an accessible guide to government policy on careers education and information, advice and guidance for young people across the four countries of the UK

• evidence about the...

This survey template can be used to gather student opinions on science and mathematics in primary schools. 

Document summarises UK secondary school and post-16 inspection guidelines for careers development across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This student survey can be used to measure student attitudes towards the STEM subjects and their interest in careers in the STEM sector.

It is also a useful 'before and after' tool for measuring the impact of activities such as off-timetable days or STEM...