Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education

The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the detailed call, from the Scottish Parliament Education, Children, and Young People’s Committee, for views on the proposed Education (Scotland) Bill. The introduction of new legislation is an encouraging step towards reforming the education system in Scotland and delivering some […]

The LSG response to Scottish Government’s consultation on enhanced data collection for educational improvement.

The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) brings together the learned societies and professional associations with a focus on the provision of STEM education at school. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) consultation on proposals for revising the Memorandum on entry requirements for Initial Teacher […]

The LSG response to Professor Louise Hayward’s review of qualifications and assessment.

The LSG response to the national discussion on education.

We emphasise aligning data presentation with international standards and maintaining consistency within different levels of exams.

The survey revealed that both primary and secondary schools faced inadequacies in science equipment and funding.

The LSG emphasises the need for coordinated alignment between the STEM strategy and other initiatives, e.g. National Improvement Framework.

The LSG highlights challenges in recruiting and retaining STEM teachers, advocating for improved data on shortages and vacancies.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) prepared a joint submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee’s evidence session with Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney on COVID-19 and the re-opening of schools, which took place on Friday, 12 June, 2020.

A joint response in support of Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee’s evidence session on Covid-19 and the reopening of schools.

This briefing paper highlights what the Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education believes are the most prominent issues for STEM education in Scotland and presents associated recommendations and calls for action.

The LSG wrote to Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Education Recovery Group to recommend a reduction in examinable course content for 2020-21 in reflection of the widespread disruptions to teaching and learning brought on by the pandemic.

The LSG response to the General Teaching Council for Scotland’s (GTCS) consultation on revised Professional Standards and a new Professional Code.

The LSG response to Professor Ken Muir’s consultation on the proposed replacement of the SQA and reform of Education Scotland.

The letter presents the LSG’s suggestions for proposed modifications to National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher assessments for 2020-21, in response to a consultation by SQA.

The LSG response to the Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee’s call for evidence on the STEM experiences of three to seven year olds.

The LSG response to the Scottish Government’s Education and Skills Committee’s inquiry into recruiting and training new teachers.

The LSG response to the Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee’s inquiry into subject choice.

The LSG response to the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence, providing insights into how CfE has impacted STEM subjects.

The letter presents the LSG’s main observations with respect to the 2020 alternative assessment model and associated rapid review by Professor Mark Priestley.