CLEAPSS
CLEAPSS is an advisory service providing support in science and technology for a consortium of local authorities and their schools.
www.cleapss.org.uk
- The surprising chemistry of football edu.rsc.org/everyday-che...
- 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. courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...
- 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...
- 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...
- Reposted by CLEAPSSAsbestos 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...
- 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...
- CLEAPSS and LabLogger are collaborating to support practical science! The collaboration will use anonymised data from LabLogger to build a picture of school science practical work. Participation is entirely voluntary (opt-in), and no personal data is shared in the process. science.cleapss.org.uk
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- 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?
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- Many thanks to everyone who has already signed up to this (over 450+ schools). We need a few more schools to sign up so we have a good dataset to work with.
- CLEAPSS and LabLogger are collaborating to support practical science! The collaboration will use anonymised data from LabLogger to build a picture of school science practical work. Participation is entirely voluntary (opt-in), and no personal data is shared in the process. science.cleapss.org.uk
- ICYMI….
- Copper Sulfate Wonderful crystals, dangerous blue or a 'power up' ??? We are getting an increasing number of emergency Helplines about Copper Sulfate. Please see the latest details here : science.cleapss.org.uk
- Copper Sulfate Wonderful crystals, dangerous blue or a 'power up' ??? We are getting an increasing number of emergency Helplines about Copper Sulfate. Please see the latest details here : science.cleapss.org.uk
- We are having internet/phone issues. If you have an emergency Helpline i.e. child swallowed Copper Sulfate not I can’t log in then please call our emergency number 07871 877434
- From @thesciencehub.bsky.social See all the details here : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leaders-of...
- Copper Sulfate, an age old classic ? Or a new dangerous blue issue ? science.cleapss.org.uk
- Making Copper Sulfate solution / crystals ? Then always use a water bath to stop dangerous fumes being formed. Please also refer to the latest Hazcards about the storage of the forming crystals as this has changed.... science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
- Sign up now to be part of this research project
- CLEAPSS and LabLogger are collaborating to support practical science! The collaboration will use anonymised data from LabLogger to build a picture of school science practical work. Participation is entirely voluntary (opt-in), and no personal data is shared in the process. science.cleapss.org.uk
- Sign up now for this event.
- We are looking forward to this Technicians Conference in December www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tec...
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- The Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee, MiSAC, announces its Annual Schools Competition. Find out about this and explore the fantastic microbiology resources at www.misac.org.uk
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- Time now for Trudi from CLEAPSS DT to lead a talk about AI in education at #Brilliant2025
- A day to be Brilliant at the BRILLIANT Conference today in Liverpool. Come along to stand A11 #Brilliant2025
- CLEAPSS advisers when leaving the lab on a Friday afternoon....
- From the @associationscied.bsky.social Keeping Science Practical Programme We’re delighted to announce that, with support from The Spectris Foundation, our Keeping Science Practical project continues for another two years! This fully funded programme. Apply now: www.ase.org.uk/keeping-scie...
- We are looking forward to this Technicians Conference in December www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tec...
- We are proud to be part of this Darwin Biological has launched The Practical Biologist - a hands-on biology booklet created with expert partners to inspire the next generation of scientists. Copies are arriving in UK secondary schools this week, and it’s free to view : www.darwinbiological.co.uk
- CLEAPSS and LabLogger are collaborating to support practical science! The collaboration will use anonymised data from LabLogger to build a picture of school science practical work. Participation is entirely voluntary (opt-in), and no personal data is shared in the process. science.cleapss.org.uk
- CLEAPSS director Steve Jones in full flow in London this morning talking about his first love…. Steam engines! Learn all about these and other pressure vessels yourself on the CLEAPSS’ Safety examination of pressure vessels’ course. courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...
- Find out all about Forces in our latest edition of our Primary newsletter Explore. primary.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/CLE...
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- CLEAPSS and LabLogger The collaboration will use anonymised requisition data from LabLogger to build a picture of school science practical work. Participation is entirely voluntary (opt-in), and no personal data is shared in the process. For more info see science.cleapss.org.uk
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- CLEAPSS is delighted to be providing courses in the North East once again after a 7-year absence. ‘Microbiology- Antimicrobials’, is being held today at Newcastle University Teachers and Technicians can now access a range of CLEAPSS training in the region. courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Maps...
- Today was our annual Safety Officers Conference in London. Always a great day to showcase our work with those working with schools.
- Lift off! The relaunched CLEAPSS Microscopes: Maintenance and Use course is making its debut today at the fantastic Reach Out lab Imperial College. In the meantime, why not explore our handy microscope guidance to get you started? Try this as your launchpad: science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
- Something new but also no need to change ? New eye protection standards... see all the details on our website science.cleapss.org.uk
- Standards supporting schools www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/... CLEAPSS is involved with many of these standards
- Another day and another course for technicians here at CLEAPSS HQ.
- Auditing Science Departments and H&S Management The main emphasis of this course is on management issues, risk assessment and the auditing and monitoring of Health & Safety practice. courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...
- ASE Conference - Early Bird Tickets & Membership Early Bird tickets are now available until midnight, 2 November 2025! ASE members enjoy exclusive early bird prices. www.ase.org.uk/events/ase-a...
- Join our Facebook group specifically for Primary Science and DT Leads! Connect with others in your field, share resources, and stay updated on the latest trends and tips. This group is a great place to ask questions, find support, and collaborate with educators. www.facebook.com/groups/10461...
- IOP - Don't Throw away your radioactive sources Advice on ways to keep radioactive sources while maintaining compliance with changing regulations. science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
