Helping young people understand weather, climate, and the science behind them, is a core part of the Met Office’s public service role.
By building confidence in interpreting weather information, exploring how climate affects lives and communities, and examining the wide range of job roles that enable its work, the Met Office supports learning across the curriculum while helping to inspire future careers in science, technology and related fields.
Our approach focuses on making weather and climate meaningful, accessible and relevant, using real‑world examples that connect learning to everyday experiences.
Curriculum‑linked resources
The Met Office provides a wide range of free, curriculum‑linked learning resources for learners across all four nations. Designed for use in schools, colleges, community groups and at home, these resources are flexible and can be used as short activities, standalone lessons or as part of a wider scheme of work.
Materials are clearly structured with learning objectives, guidance and suggested delivery approaches, supporting educators across different subjects and age groups. Resources are available in both English and Welsh, helping to ensure learning is as inclusive and accessible as possible.
An accompanying educator guide is helpful for navigating the materials, offering ideas on how content can be adapted to suit different timeframes, learning styles and classroom contexts.
Hands‑on learning through exploration and investigation
Practical exploration plays a key role in helping young people build understanding and confidence in science. Met Office activities are designed to encourage active learning through observation, questioning, experimentation and teamwork, allowing learners to develop skills through doing.
Learners explore topics such as air pressure, wind, observing the weather, and discover how scientists collect and use data. Creative challenges and group tasks help link scientific concepts to real‑world situations, encouraging curiosity while building confidence and problem‑solving skills.
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Age‑appropriate pathways from first explorations to deeper discovery
For younger learners, content introduces weather and climate through stories and challenges that focus on safety, community resilience and teamwork. These activities help learners relate big ideas to their own experiences and surroundings.
For older students, more in‑depth resources explore forecasting, extreme weather, climate change, innovation and careers. These materials encourage questioning, critical thinking and discussion, helping learners develop a deeper understanding of the complex systems that influence weather and climate.
Learning beyond the classroom
Alongside digital resources, the Met Office supports delivery directly through education outreach. Sessions delivered by Met Office staff bring weather and climate science into classrooms, assemblies and events, across all curriculum subjects, helping young people understand how forecasts are made and how climate affects communities.
For students considering future pathways, structured insight and work experience opportunities offer a window through which to investigate real roles. These help young people explore a wide range of career options, from weather and climate science, engineering and cybersecurity to communications, finance and legal.
Inspiring the next generation
Through our educational resources, and strategic partnerships, the Met Office aims to help young people stay informed, stay safe and better understand the changing world around them. By combining scientific expertise with engaging learning experiences, we support educators while inspiring the scientists, forecasters and innovators of the future.
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