STEM Learning - January 2026 Update
January is the perfect time to bring National Mentoring Month into your classroom and we're here to help! We've brought three golden opportunities for you to share with your students that build confidence, raise aspirations and connect their learning to future careers. From completely free mentorship to subsidised teacher training, take a look at the upcoming deadlines that we don't want you or your students to miss!
Sign up to our FREE online student mentoring serviceRegistrations close - 4th February Help your students feel confident about life after school with free online STEM mentoring. Students are matched with trained STEM Ambassadors for one-to-one, secure online conversations that explore university, apprenticeships, vocational pathways, and STEM careers. The programme boosts confidence, clarifies next steps, and gives students access to real-world insights they might not get elsewhere — all while complementing your careers guidance. Sign up now to get your students involved before the deadline. Online Mentoring: Teacher Sign-Up Summer STEM Placements - Student sign-ups are open!Give your Year 12 students the chance to gain hands-on research experience this summer with a free STEM placement. These opportunities put students at the heart of real scientific work, build skills, and inspire future STEM pathways. Applications for these placements are often over-subscribed so we recommend you check eligibility and help students apply before the deadline! |
Deliver high-impact STEM careers activity – Funding available
Registrations close - 20 March 2026
STEM Clubs Technicians is now offering UK secondary schools, sixth forms and FE colleges £275–£450 in funding to deliver a free programme developed with and supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
Enjoy flexible delivery across lessons, STEM clubs or enrichment days, a bursary to support materials, ready-to-use resources and educator training, and some schools also eligible for additional funding for a London Science Museum visit.
STEM Learning - January 2026 Update
Activity Details
Category
STEM
Skill
LeadershipCommunicationSelf Management
Age Group
All ages
Start Date
14/01/2026
End Date
31/03/2026
Location
Delivered in academies, schools and community venues