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OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign New resources aimed at younger people to raise awareness of safe vapes usage and disposal.

OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign

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Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs

Ofqual - Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs

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Radiation protection supervisor training

This one-day course is for the school Radiation Protection Supervisor (Schools) (RPS- Schools), i.e. the person responsible for managing the safe storage and monitoring of radioactive sources in the science department

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One of our DT team is up for an award!

Voting is live online here forms.zohopublic.eu/edufuturists...

All about teeth our latest Primary Explore Magazine is now out.

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The Science Teaching Survey 2026 is open! If you work in education, you know the challenges better than anyone – so we want to hear directly from you.
Take 15 minutes to complete the survey. Your answers will tell us what to focus on
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#NationalCareersWeek is fast approaching (2-7/03).

Check out our resources designed to inspire your students with a career in #plantsci

🍏https://www.saps.org.uk/teaching-resources/resources/862/raising-awareness-of-stem-careers-with-post-16-students/

#NCW2O26 #careers

Thanks to @cleapss.bsky.social for the article in their bulletin from which I learnt about the Radiacode.

Image: Erimus alpinus growing on a concrete wall. The plant features within a news story in the newsletter. Credit: Frederick Depuydt.

Promo of the 'Teaching Photosynthesis with Confidence and Enthusiasm!' course.

Here it is, the latest edition of our #newsletter giving you: 📥

🧑‍🏫Free researched-informed short courses
🗃️Resources for #BSL & #BritishScienceWeek
🌿#plantsci news stories
💌and much more

👀Read here zc.vg/2iZEP?m=0

paper parachutes - three falling at same time

wrapping a sweet tub in baking paper to make a parachute

wrapping a haribo tub to make a parachute

Trying out the @cleapss.bsky.social paper parachutes activity with Chelmsford Teaching Science Leads in their termly meeting yesterday
#primaryscience

Reduced & micro scale chemistry course

An introduction to Microscale and small-scale chemistry activities for both teachers and technicians

courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...

The chemistry of football Discover the ways that scientists help the players on the pitch up their game

The surprising chemistry of football

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CLEAPSS course participants working hard at Newcastle University today on our Microscopes: Maintenance and use course. Thanks to Jon Haines and the PGCE science team for making us so welcome.

Visit our courses page to find more places and locations.

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Cats... not good on lab safety....

CLEAPSS is aware of an issue of Asbestos being present in a Hobbycraft sand based product.

This is a commercially available product rather than a specialist school science/DT product.

If you do have these products you should follow the advice below

www.gov.uk/product-safe...

Mars Day Join thousands for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency (...

The countdown to Mars Day 26 is on
Join us for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK’s European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency & the UK Space Agency
www.stem.org.uk/primary/enri...

An infographic titled "Chemical Concerns: Asbestos" explains that asbestos, including chrysotile, is a group of fibrous, heat-resistant minerals. Historically used in insulation, tiles, and brake pads, it is now banned in 55+ countries because inhalation causes asbestosis and cancer. It accounts for 107,000 deaths annually and 4% of lung cancer cases, with a latency period of up to 40 years. Despite these risks, 2 million tons are still mined each year.

Asbestos is in the news after traces of tremolite asbestos were found in some brands of play sand: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

This graphic covers asbestos health concerns: www.compoundchem.com/2018/08/14/a...

Let’s sing the praises of science technicians Technician Sarah Keay explains why school science technicians must not be taken for granted

edu.rsc.org/opinion/lets...

- Physics Partners Inspire your students to explore the fascinating world of physics by encouraging them to enter our exciting physics competition. After the success of our inaugural competition, we’re thrilled to be ru...

What Lights Up Your Love of Physics?’ Short Video Competition for Year 12 Students

There’s still time for Year 12 students to enter the Physics Partners short video competition, but the deadline (24 February 2026, 11:59 pm) is fast approaching!

physicspartners.com/competition/

Supporting Chemistry and Biology for science technicians

This one-day practical course is designed for technicians new to the role of supporting biology and/or chemistry practical work.

courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...

A snowy start to day two at the ASE Conference

ASE Conference Day One we are ready to go

Welcome to 2026!

Find our latest Bulletin which has just gone live on the website, an ideal starter to the new term.

science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

CLEAPSS Christmas Closure 2025

Just 10 schools away now from our target number needed to start our research in this...

The tops of leaves from a small plant.

The common holly.

🗣️NEWS🗣️

The latest edition of our #newsletter is available now featuring:

⌨️Free online CPD
🎄Christmas Quiz
📚News stories to intrigue
& much more!

👀View online: zc.vg/lcNp6?m=0

#plantscience

- Physics Partners Inspire your students to explore the fascinating world of physics by encouraging them to enter our exciting physics competition. After the success of our inaugural competition, we’re thrilled to be ru...

What Lights Up Your Love of Physics?

Following the success of their inaugural competition, Physics Partners are once again inviting Year 12 students, individually or in teams of up to three, to create a 3-minute video showcasing what inspires their love of physics.

physicspartners.com/competition/

‘Elf & Safety at CLEAPSS

A Christmas wonderland or a CLEAPSS fume cupboard course?

Infographics on the colours of poinsettia, pomegranate and watermelon. The colours of poinsettia bracts and pomegranate are both caused by anthocyanins, while the red-pink coloration of watermelon is due to the carotenoid lycopene.

Infographics on the colours of poinsettia, pomegranate and watermelon. The colours of poinsettia bracts and pomegranate are both caused by anthocyanins, while the red-pink coloration of watermelon is due to the carotenoid lycopene.

For day 2 of #ChemAdvent we look at the chemical connection between the colours of poinsettia and pomegranate – both caused by anthocyanin compounds.

These compounds also change when added to solutions of different acidity or alkalinity, giving a rainbow of colours 🌈

#ChemSky 🧪