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<p>The department is encouraging more students into Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) education and training at all stages from primary school to
higher education. We are improving careers advice in schools so that young people
are aware of the high quality options available for both technical and academic routes
into STEM. They also have access to information about the variety of careers that
STEM pathways have to offer. STEM activities, including employer talks and work visits,
are built into school career programmes and the Careers & Enterprise Company funds
opportunities for young people to meet a wide range of STEM employers.</p><p>As part
of the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the government has committed substantial spending
on mathematics, digital and technical education to increase the take-up and better
teaching of STEM subjects in schools. For example, the department is funding an £84
million programme to improve computing teaching and participation, and the Advanced
Maths Premium, which aims to support schools and colleges in tackling some of the
financial barriers to increase participation in post-16 maths. We also fund the Stimulating
Physics Network and Isaac Physics to improve the take up of physics post-16, especially
among girls.</p>
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