Elevate STEM
Strengthen KS3 (S1-S3) STEM teaching to improve GCSE (Nat 5) outcomes
Elevate STEM is a fully funded multi-year KS3 (S1-S3) STEM improvement partnership for secondary schools.
We work directly with your KS3 (S1-S3) teachers to build subject knowledge, enrich curriculum delivery and open up real, practical STEM experiences – building stronger progression into triple science and better readiness for Grade 4+ across STEM subjects.
It’s built to tackle the pressures schools are facing right now:
- GCSEÂ Grade 4+ (National 5 A-D) STEM attainment below the national average
- Little access to subject-specific CPD (CLPL) for early-career and non-specialist teachers
- Deeper subject knowledge demands arriving with the new national curriculum, landing in schools from September 2028
- Rising pressure to strengthen the KS4 (S4) pipeline and close attainment gaps.
Priority regions for the 2026-2027 academic year
West Midlands
South Yorkshire
Merseyside
Glasgow
What do you get?
- Three curriculum-aligned CPD (CLPL) sessions each academic year
- High-quality KS3 (S1-S3) practical resources and equipment – yours to keep
- Local delivery – training held at a nearby host school
- Targeted support for early career and non-specialist science teachers
- Structured evaluation, impact reporting and case studies
- A multi-year pathway built for lasting, measurable improvement
One place per school, used flexibly. One teacher can attend all three sessions, or three teachers can each attend a single session – whichever best supports the development of your department.
What it means for your school
- A coordinated approach to strengthening KS3 (S1-S3) STEM
- More confident teachers with deeper subject knowledge
- Stronger curriculum consistency and progression pathways
- More engaged students with a clearer route into STEM success
- Improved readiness for GCSE Grade 4+ (National 5 A-D) attainment
- Less CPD (CLPL) procurement pressure and paperwork
Teachers share learning internally, amplifying impact across departments and year groups.
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Elevate STEM
What we need from you:
- Complete the registration form
- Release a designated KS3 (S1-S3) teacher for each of the three CPD (CLPL) days per year
- Support internal sharing of learning within departments
It’s completely FREE for your school!
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Strengthen KS3 STEM teaching to improve GCSE outcomes
