Correspondence

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education

A letter from the Council for Science and Technology to the Prime Minister on how best to educate future scientists and engineers.

• From: Council for Science and Technology
• Published: 11 July 2012

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STEM education

Ref: BIS/12/1272

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This letter to the Prime Minister about how to build an excellent science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education system discusses how we can produce future scientists and engineers, and also equip the public to understand emerging technologies.

The advice concludes that integrated delivery, governance and accountability across curriculum, teaching, testing, access to STEM, and careers advice and guidance are essential. The letter also reflects concern about the lack of a comprehensive plan for STEM teaching, with timelines and clear goals for the short term.

The council plans to meet with Department for Education ministers and update the Prime Minister in a year.

Published 11 July 2012