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Even Bart knows you can't eat or drink in a lab.....

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Bulletin 186 - Summer 2026

The latest updates from CLEAPSS

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Want to change the world? poster.

💚We Appreciate Plants💚

Plant science research is vital to solving some of the biggest problems facing us & our planet.

With our 'Want to change the world?' poster & resources, you can inspire your students to find solutions & make a difference with a career in #plantscience.

#PlantAppreciationDay

Today we are at the The Association for Science Education South East Asia Conference

We are leading three talks for teachers and teachnicians attending the conference.

Many thanks to Will Byfield and Kings College, Bangkok for running great event.

From @compoundchem.com

A new CLEAPSS workshop for a new CLEAPSS idea...

For just £30 you can come to CLEAPSS HQ, make your own data logger and learn from its CLEAPSS developers how to make best use of it.

Plus this includes lunch 🥪

See more details and how to book your place in the flyer

#TECHOGNITION Celebrating School and FE College Technicians, recognising the importance of this essential role in education. Brought to you by Preproom.org and UNISON.

Happy #TECHOGNITION Day @techognition.bsky.social

This is a national celebration of technical support staff, recognising the importance of their essential roles in school and college education.

techognition.org

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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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CLEAPSS GL120 About Hazcards

We have made a small update to this guide which give clarity about the use of Hazcards as COSHH assessments

Anyone who uses Hazcards should read all of GL120 as it gives important explanations about how to make best use of them
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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

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#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

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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

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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
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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

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- 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!

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