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<p>The Government is committed to increasing gender equality in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Efforts have been made to ensure that
girls and boys can succeed on an equal basis particularly in STEM. Data from the Joint
Council for Qualifications shows that entries by girls made up 27.2% of all entries
to A levels in STEM subjects in 2018, an increase of 6.4 percentage points since 2010.
There is near gender parity in most STEM subjects at GCSE with entries by girls making
up 50% of those sitting biology, physics and chemistry GCSEs respectively in 2018.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department is funding a £2.4 million program to improve girls’ participation
in computer science. The Department also funds the Stimulating Physics Network to
improve progression to A level physics with a particular focus on improving girls’
participation.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has committed to improving STEM careers
advice in schools in the Careers Strategy. This includes ensuring that STEM engagement,
such as with employers and apprenticeships, are built into school career programmes
by updating school and college statutory guidance. The Department is also raising
awareness of the range of careers that STEM qualifications offer through programmes
such as STEM ambassadors, 44% of which ambassadors are women.</p>
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