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CLEAPSS is an advisory service providing support in science and technology for a consortium of local authorities and their schools. www.cleapss.org.uk

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CLEAPSS online services - essential maintenance

Please note that the CLEAPSS website and emails will be unavailable from 5.00 pm on Thursday 24 July until 9.00 am on Monday 28 July.

This is due to essential network maintenance. If you require emergency assistance please call 01895 251496

23.07.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Risk from height adjustable display screen stands in schools and other education settings - HSE Certain motorised display screen wall mounts intended for use in schools and educational establishments are a serious risk of injury.

Risk from height adjustable display screen stands in schools and other education settings

Health and Safety Executive - Safety notice

www.hse.gov.uk/safetybullet...

23.07.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CLEAPSS online services - essential maintenance

Please note that the CLEAPSS website and emails will be unavailable from 5.00 pm on Thursday 24 July until 9.00 am on Monday 28 July.

This is due to essential network maintenance. If you require emergency assistance please call 01895 251496

23.07.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Health & safety for Science technicians

Health & safety for Science technicians

This is a one-day introductory course to health and safety for school Science technicians.

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

22.07.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please note that the CLEAPSS website and emails will be unavailable from :-

5.00 pm on Thursday 24 July until 9.00 am on Monday 28 July.

This is due to essential network maintenance.

If you require emergency assistance or advice during this time please call the Helpline on 01895 251496.

21.07.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please note that the CLEAPSS website and emails will be unavailable from :-

5.00 pm on Thursday 24 July until 9.00 am on Monday 28 July.

This is due to essential network maintenance.

If you require emergency assistance or advice during this time please call the Helpline on 01895 251496.

21.07.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember CLEAPSS covers Primary as well.

Our termly newsletter Explore has lots of ideas and information

primary.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/CLE...

18.07.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice find!

16.07.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
H&S in practical Science for early career teachers

Got an NQT/ECT joining your school next term ?

Then sign them up for one of our ECT Courses

H&S in practical Science for early career teachers

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

14.07.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we are at the DT Big Meet with Dave & Trudi presenting as part of the event programme

11.07.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CLEAPSS Biology setting up our exhibit and workshop showcasing our new guidance on red blood cell osmosis and slime moulds. Thanks to Bedford College and Lucy and Clare from thesciencehub.bsky.social for the invite

08.07.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New teacher sessions – Autumn 2025 Thursdays, 18 September-16 October, 7-8pm BST, online

The @rsc.org, with SAPS, @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and @cleapss.bsky.social, is hosting free online sessions.
Get expert support on teaching physics, using plant biology and lab safety.
Perfect for those teaching under 5 years, or anyone needing a refresh:

03.07.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plants, Sustainability & Science Education🌱🌎🍎

Join us with @chrisgraham.bsky.social for a session at the Secondary Science Festival at Bedford College on 8th July.

For more info & to book, use the QR code. πŸ“²

@cleapss.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social

02.07.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secondary Science Festival Join us for a 1 day programme of CPD designed to meet the needs of all Secondary Science Teachers

'Secondary Science Festival
Join us for a 1 day programme of CPD designed to meet the needs of all Secondary Science Teachers'

CLEAPSS will be running biology workshops at this event, plus a stand too :)

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-...

01.07.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were so busy last Friday at the SciTech Fest in Birmingham we discovered get time to get on the socials so here are some photos of our keynote and workshops

30.06.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today we are hosting a Microscale chemistry course at out HQ

30.06.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy times at CLEAPSS!

Today we are the keynote speaker at a IOSH event and attending an OCT / Salters A Level event. #AllGoHere

Plus packing for one of the biggest technician conferences of the year in Birmingham tomorrow!

26.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CLEAPSS CPD Courses for Technicians and Teachers

All our Autumn term courses are now 'live' on the courses section of our website.

Find all the details here : courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...

25.06.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Microbiology - serial dilutions and fungi course

Microbiology - serial dilutions and fungi course
This hands-on, face-to-face course uses serial dilution and investigating fungi as a context to learn the essential skills and techniques needed for school-based microbiology.
courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...

24.06.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Plant material looked at underneath the lens of a microscope.

Plant material looked at underneath the lens of a microscope.

Take things further with your teaching of microscopy?

Online Wed 25/06. You will:
πŸ”¬develop knowledge of calibration & measure
🌱identify specimens
πŸ‘€https://www.ase.org.uk/events/taking-things-further-calibrating-and-measuring-how-develop-these-skills-ks4-and-5-students

@royalsocbio.bsky.social

23.06.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are all set up at Tech Fest 25 in Chelmsford

19.06.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Great Science Share for Schools

GSSfS 2025 is the biggest year yet!
Thank you being part of the 10th anniversary, with 835,135 young people registered - and counting! Watch this space for the final number soon…

investigate and share the scientific questions that truly interest young people.
www.greatscienceshare.org#homepage

18.06.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Revealing magnetic fields in 3D
YouTube video by Physics with Simon Poliakoff Revealing magnetic fields in 3D

Magnetic field chips are a beautiful way to show magnetic fields in 3D and much less unpleasant than iron filings.

You can buy them ready made or cut up freezer bag twist ties (suggested by @cleapss.bsky.social) or plastic covered garden wire.

youtu.be/pPDsVYkGyM8

#ITeachPhysics
#SciTeachUK

15.06.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
ASE Technicians Summer Conference 2025 Our summer technicians day-long conference isΒ on 11th July at Bolton School BL1 4PA (Greater Manchester), now with bursaries sponsored by Phil

ASE @associationscied.bsky.social Technicians Summer Conference 2025
11 July 2025, Bolton School BL1 4PA

Get ready for a dynamic day of professional learning tailored specifically for science technicians. Join us on Friday, 11th July at Bolton School BL1 4PA
www.ase.org.uk/events/ase-t...

13.06.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote an article for @rsc-eic.bsky.social on safety specs vs goggles in schools!

The link in the quoted post is broken, but try edu.rsc.org/endpoint/do-...

12.06.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer 25 Welcome to the summer 2025 edition of Futureminds – a landmark issue, as it is our 30th This is a special Art and Design addition, which we have pulled together to illustrate some of the differences,...

The latest edition of Futureminds, our online DT magazine, this is open access to all.

sites.google.com/view/cleapss...

12.06.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know your safety spectacles from your goggles?

From @rsc-eic.bsky.social

edu.rsc.org/endpoint/do-...

12.06.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Bump !!!!

Please do let us know, all we need to know is how many labs you have. The more data we have the better...

12.06.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks for your help πŸ€—

11.06.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Calling on @rsc-eic.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social

Can you spread the word on this, and help us get a bigger data set

Thanks in advance πŸ‘

11.06.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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