
Team Updates
Keep up to date with the latest STEM On Track news, platform updates and event info,
Platform Updates
Published 12/11/2025. Updates will be rolled out between November and January.
🗝️ Championship (Assessment) Modules Launch:
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Unlock Requirements: Championship (Assessment) modules unlock after completing a sequence of standard Build and Learn modules, guiding learners through a structured path.
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There will be 1 assessment module per half-term.
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These modules will provide you with an assessment for learning tool. Students will be assessed each half term on the content contained in the programme.
🎉 New Scoring Format for Assessment Modules
We're introducing an enhanced scoring system to bring even more excitement and academic rigour to module completion! Here’s what’s coming:
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Standard Modules: These will continue awarding students and schools 5 points per completion.
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New Assessment Modules: Assessment modules will add a dynamic scoring experience, rewarding students with incremental points based on their correct answers.
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Each correct question earns an additional 5 points.
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100% accuracy: Total of 50 points!
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🔍 New Admin Leaderboard Features:
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Leader board Toggle: Teachers can now control leader board visibility, creating a flexible experience based on classroom needs.
🚀 Infrastructure Upgrades:
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We’re improving content delivery and accessibility with SCORM storage now powered by AWS S3 and CloudFront, ensuring faster load times and smoother user experience.
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Plus, a new demo app will showcase module previews with tailored content restrictions. If you'd like to share the platform with colleagues within your school or Trust, then please get in touch for access to the demo app.
Stay tuned as we roll out these exciting features, making STEM On Track more dynamic and engaging! 🎯
Test & Race Event Info
Here’s a quick overview of the basic information for both the Test Day and Grand Finals Race Day. This should give you a sense of timing and what to expect. Full details, including a more in-depth schedule and instructions, will be shared as we get closer to each event to help you prepare thoroughly.
📅 Event Dates:
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Test Day: 6th May 2025
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Grand Finals: 14th June 2025
📍 Key Details:
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Venue: Whilton Mill Ltd, Whilton Locks, Whilton, Daventry, NN11 2NH
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Venue Access: Teams can access the venue from 7:30am for both events. The paddock safety briefing is at 9:00am – attendance is mandatory for all.
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Event Timing: We’re aiming for teams to be leaving the circuit each day between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.
🛈 Additional Information:
How many students can I bring?
Feel free to bring as many students as you like! The Grand Finals will feature extra activities and an extensive STEM Fair, so it’s a fantastic opportunity for students to explore and engage.
How many students do I select as drivers?
Each team needs to select four drivers, plus a back-up driver. These five students must attend Test Day to complete their MSUK racing licence requirements.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at these exciting events! Please reach out with any questions as you prepare: info@espireeducation.co.uk.