With the slogan ‘from space to the classroom’, and building on the fascination that students have for space, the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Space Education Resource Office in Spain (ESERO Spain) provides resources to primary and secondary school teachers to improve their literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills. Using the theme of space as a context for inspiration and motivation, ESERO runs a programme of training and continuous professional development, based on a unique combination of science, technology and teaching expertise. This combination challenges the traditional way science is taught in schools and involves the application of innovative learning methodologies.