CLEAPSS Health and Safety for Science TechniciansRP622

This is a one-day course originally designed by a team set up by the Association for Science Education to help with the health and safety training of school laboratory technicians. During the course, the following aspects will be covered:legislation on health & safety including the Health and Safety at...

CLEAPSS health and safety update for science teachers RP632

Science teaching has a very good health and safety record. Nevertheless science teachers need to be up-to-date with health and safety legislation as there are many potentially hazardous chemicals, living organisms, pieces of equipment and procedures in use in school and college science laboratories.Each session will...

CLEAPSS keep it safe! Health and safety in practical science for new teachersRP623

Science teaching has a very good health and safety record. Nevertheless, science teachers must comply with health and safety legislation and there are many pitfalls to trap the unwary.  As well as knowing how to work safely, new teachers also have to develop the skills needed to run a successful practical lesson...

CLEAPSS preparation room management and health and safety for senior techniciansRP630

This one-day discussion-based course explores and shares ideas for good preparation room management. It is intended for senior technicians and those aspiring to become senior technicians.Participants are encouraged to bring along pictures of their own preparation rooms to share with the group. These could include...

CLEAPSS Primary science: making science fun, safe and memorableRP637

On this course you will:Participate in practical science activities and reflect on their purposeAccess and use CLEAPSS teaching resourcesLearn how CLEAPSS supports teachers to risk assess practical activitiesPractice using CLEAPSS resources during science planningDiscover how to teach a tricky topic: LightOur goal is...

CLEAPSS Radiation protection supervisor trainingRP621

 This  hands on one-day course is for the school Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), i.e. the person responsible for managing the safe storage, use and monitoring of radioactive sources in the science department. The RPS will normally be a member of the teaching staff, often the Head of Physics. ...

CLEAPSS Safety examination of autoclaves etc...RP638

This course is aimed at the person in a school who has been asked to carry out the examination ofpressure vessels to ensure they are safe to use under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations(2000). In particular, we will be considering the role of CLEAPSS in meeting the requirementsspecified by the HSE in the 2014...

CLEAPSS Supporting safe practical microbiology (1)RP624

This “hands on” course provides you with all the information necessary to safely and confidently deliver microbiology practical work at KS3, GCSE and post-16.

Coaching and Mentoring Teachers for Triple Science (Consultancy)RP786

This gives supported schools the opportunity to request additional support with an adviser beyond their allocated direct support. A school can request consultancy on Coaching and Mentoring Teachers for Triple Science. Support materials for this area have been developed specifically as part of the programme.

Curriculum modelsRP783

This gives supported schools the opportunity to request additional support with an adviser beyond their allocated direct support. A school can request consultancy on Curriculum Models for Triple Science. Support materials for this area have been developed specifically as part of the programme.

Delivering the latest science curriculum A levelRP500

This course will support science teachers in implementing the latest curriculum and tackle any issues that may arise. You will also consider how to audit and adapt existing schemes of learning to accommodate the changes.

Designing a healthier and brighter future with wearable technologyRP392

As devices get smaller and integrate better with mobile technology, the wearable technology market is growing at an astonishing rate. The opportunities for innovation and problem solving are plentiful, with varied career paths open to young people. Growing evidence reports that female students involved in making and...

Developing learner’s resilience and independent learning skills in post 16 science RP523

Explore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5), cope with the challenges of independent learning and develop the resilience to endure a full post-16 programme. Develop strategies to ensure that the culture of the classroom is right and that learners develop the...

Developing subject understanding in....RP127

Each session includes a focus on working scientifically, considering the key aspects which might best be focussed on with this topic. For example, when teaching about forces, the teacher may wish to focus on gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions as...

Developing the role of the primary science subject leaderRP101

Good subject leadership has a positive impact on the quality of science teaching in primary schools. You will explore a range of strategies to audit and lead science in your school, understand your role more fully and be able to identify and promote effective primary science.