Science and mathematics are important for an individual's success in life, and a high-quality science and mathematics education is central to sustaining a thriving economy. Our education policy work is therefore geared to providing strategic and independent advice to government, its agencies and other opinion-formers to improve science and mathematics education in UK schools and colleges.
The Society is producing a series of 'state of the nation' reports to increase understanding of key trends in science and mathematics education across the UK.
We are also leading a project investigating the teaching of computing in schools.
The Society’s education policy reports from 1997 onwards are available to download electronically.
As part of our role in providing independent advice to government and other opinion-formers, the Royal Society responds to various consultations on science and mathematics education.
The Royal Society launched a new Education Research Fellowships programme to help re-invigorate STEM education research in the UK in 2009, supported by The Ogden Trust and the Shuttleworth Foundation.
The Royal Society's Education Committee advises Council on matters relating to education at all levels.