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STEM programme report
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme report
The proposals set out in the STEM Programme Report work towards a vision that aims to ensure that STEM support is delivered in the most effective way to every school, college, learning provider and learner. For the first time we will have:
• one high level STEM Strategy Group that will join up STEM across all phases of education and make recommendations to Ministers about national STEM priorities,
• a National STEM Director who will drive delivery forward
We need to increase the STEM supply for the UK to meet the skills challenge, to be globally competitive and a world leader in science-based research and development. The proposals in the report strengthen the commitments set out in Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004 -2014 and Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014: Next Steps. These strategies are designed to develop a strong supply of scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians.
The work carried out examined a range of initiatives that currently support the STEM agenda and looked for ways to enhance the effectiveness of Government funding in two areas;
• the flow of qualified people into the STEM workforce,
• STEM literacy in the population
This report focuses on the support necessary to underpin the flow of individuals with STEM qualifications from school through to post-16 (academic and vocational) and on to university.
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STEM Programme Report
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