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<p>12,000 more girls took STEM A levels in 2016 compared to 2010, and the Government
is committed to doing more to encourage girls to study STEM subjects.</p><p>Improving
the quality of teaching is vital to encourage pupils of both genders to study STEM
subjects. We are investing up to £67m over the term of this Parliament to recruit
and train more mathematics and physics teachers, and offering bursaries and scholarships
to attract top graduates into mathematics and science teaching. We are also providing
support to schools to raise the quality of mathematics and science teaching through
programmes such as the network of Maths Hubs and Science Learning Partnerships, and
the Network of Teaching Excellence in Computer Science. Two of these programmes, the
Stimulating Physics Network and the Further Maths Support Programme, have a particular
focusing on engaging more girls in mathematics and physics.</p><p>The Government also
supports STEM Ambassadors, a nationwide network of over 30,000 volunteers from a wide
range of STEM employers and businesses. STEM Ambassadors engage with pupils to provide
stimulating and inspirational activities to increase their interest in STEM subjects
and to raise awareness of the range of careers that STEM qualifications offer.</p>
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