STEM

Intent

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is an educational approach that integrates these four subjects into a unified learning experience. In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, STEM education has become increasingly important.  

At Educate U, our STEM curriculum is designed to foster resilience, creativity, and a sense of empowerment among our students. Using hands-on, inquiry-based learning, we aim to create a supportive environment where students feel safe to explore and experiment. Our curriculum encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking, enabling students to connect scientific concepts with real-world challenges. Through personalised learning experiences and compassionate guidance, we strive to empower each student to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for STEM subjects. 

Implementation 

Our STEM curriculum is thoughtfully planned into each class's topic focus for the term, allowing students to explore STEM concepts in a relevant context.  

We create a supportive learning environment where students are safe to take risks, ask questions and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. 

Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure we teach a balance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills throughout the school year. It provides opportunities for the critical evaluation of evidence and rational explanation of scientific phenomena as well as opportunity to apply their mathematical knowledge to their understanding of science, including collecting, presenting and analysing data.   

Impact

During lessons, student’s learning is measured using observations, key questioning, and other forms of Assessment for Learning. This is used to support the planning and development of teaching and learning in the short term, so that teachers can ensure they meet the needs of all students throughout their learning journey.  

The successful approach to the teaching of STEM at Educate U will result in a fun, engaging, high quality STEM education, that provides our students with the foundations for understanding the world that they can take with them once they complete their primary and secondary education.