We are recruiting for regional coordinators

HEaTED are now looking for new regional coordinators to join our team in the following areas:East and South East EnglandNorth West EnglandLondonYour role would be to help us continue provision of high quality support for the professional development of this key workforce.  The coordinator would be an advocate and...

The Institute of Science & Technology one day Technical Conference 2015

Join the IST in Leeds this SeptemberThe IST is the professional body for technicians, specialists and technical managers.  Their Conference, on the 10 September 2015 in Leeds, is specifically tailored to the technical community, with something in the programme for everyone. It is a great opportunity to learn...

Designer’s Fiesta 2015 – learn, meet, party

Join Academy Class at Designer’s Fiesta this September 18th.Now in its 6th year, Designer’s Fiesta is a celebration of design and technology in the world’s creative capital: London. This year will feature over 25 talks on the latest design trends and topics, delivered by over 15 well known and influential...

IST announces Helen Sharman OBE as new President

The Institute of Science & Technology has just announced the appointment of Dr Helen Sharman OBE as their new President. Helen will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the IST team and to the technical community at large. Helen started her career with a degree in chemistry from the University of...

D&T teachers CPD survey

Published in September 2010, this summary of an online survey looks at design and technology (D&T) teachers’ attitudes towards CPD.The full collection of STEM Learning impact and evaluation research reports can be viewed here. 

Evaluation of the impact of Myscience CPD programmes in STEM leadership on primary and secondary schools

Published in November 2014, this summary report (based on research conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research) investigates the impact of a range of STEM leadership CPD programmes targeted at leaders and teachers of STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools and colleges.The full collection...

Evaluation of the impact of National Science Learning Network CPD on schools

Published in October 2015, this report from the ISOS Partnership is an evaluation of the impact and benefits of schools engaging with subject-specific science continuing professional development (CPD) from the National Science Learning Network (NSLN) and the National STEM Centre (STEM Learning).The full...

Evaluation of the impact of ENTHUSE partnerships: draft interim report

Published in January 2015, this interim report provides an overview of the ENTHUSE partnerships, discusses the progress they have made to date, identifies the impacts that have arisen thus far and those expected in the future, and summarises key learning points.The full collection of STEM Learning impact and...

Evaluation of the impact of the cohort 3 ENTHUSE clusters

Published in November 2014, this report from the Office for Public Management (OPM) evaluates the impact of the ENTHUSE Cluster programme with the third cohort of schools.The full collection of STEM Learning impact and evaluation research reports can be viewed here. 

Evaluation of the Science Learning Centre Network

 Published in November 2012, this report from the Department for Education and the Wellcome Trust aims to understand the effectiveness of the Network, the impact of the CPD activity and opinions for future strategy and sustainability of the Science Learning Centre Network.The full collection of STEM Learning...