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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Science and Discovery Centres: STEM Subjects

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the contribution of science and discovery centres to (a) UK STEM education, skills and career pathways, (b) inclusion and (c) public understanding of science.

Answer

The department has no formal relationship with science and discovery centres and has therefore not made an assessment of their impact on education. We know many schools work with partners to enrich and supplement students’ core curriculum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66912
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Education Science STEM subjects Science and discovery centres
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk