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Developing Experts: Elevating STEM Education for Derby Promise Schools
21/08/2025
Developing Experts is emerging as a transformative EdTech platform for schools, offering a rich library of curriculum aligned STEM lessons for Early Years through Key Stage 4. The platform is designed to empower both teachers and pupils, blending expert led content, career inspiration, and pedagogical support into a cohesive learning experience.
Key Features That Benefit Schools
- Comprehensive and Sequenced Curriculum
The platform provides a fully sequenced science curriculum from EYFS to KS4, alongside geography lessons for KS1 and KS2. All content is meticulously aligned with the National Curriculum, including AQA specifications, ensuring seamless progression and long-term retention
- Expert-Led and Career-Connected Learning
Lessons are crafted by specialist educators and STEM professionals, embedding real-world applications and career links directly within the learning material. This approach helps students see the relevance of science and geography in varied industries.
- Support for Teachers and Efficiency Gains
Every lesson comes with a ready-made package: presentation slides, lesson plans, assessments, knowledge organisers, and handouts. The platform's design not only saves teachers valuable planning time but also supports non-specialists in delivering high-quality modules effectively.
- Inclusive, Multimedia-Rich Delivery
With a blend of videos, animations, quizzes, and differentiated materials, Developing Experts caters to diverse learning styles—including support for pupils with additional needs. This inclusive approach ensures every student stays engaged and supported.
- AI-Powered Tools and Independent Learning Options
The AI Lesson Builder allows teachers to quickly generate or adapt lessons, while features like the “Pupil Zone” enable learners to revise independently—making the platform ideal for both classroom teaching and catch-up learning support.
- Demonstrated Impact
Schools report notable improvements across several measures: enhanced pupil knowledge retention, higher attainment, reduced teacher workload, and improved teaching efficiency. There's also evidence of closing attainment gaps and raising STEM aspirations through early exposure to STEM careers.
For Derby schools, Developing Experts offers a package that aligns with educational priorities:
- Strengthening curriculum delivery with high quality, sequenced content.
- Reducing teacher workload while enhancing lesson quality and consistency.
- Promoting inclusive learning and supporting all pupils, including those needing extra help.
- Inspiring future generations with real-world STEM careers embedded into lessons.
Discover how your school can get involved: https://www.developingexperts.com
It is free for your school to sign up and explore Developing Experts.
For full school logins, please contact:
cathy.oswin-wilde@developingexperts.com