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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want to test your own Fume Cupboards ? Then look at our Fume Cupboard testing courses. courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Cour...

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Fume cupboard testing (half day)

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are planning for our biggest ever The Association for Science Education Conference in 2027 at Northampton. My sure you come and see our workshops, talks and stand to meet our advisors and technicians. Get your early bird tickets from ASE here www.ase.org.uk/events/2027-...

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2027 ASE Annual Conference - Shaping the Future of Science Education Together

Save the dates for our 2027 Annual Conference at the University of Northampton!

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Run by Royal Society of Chemistry - FREE Training Planning for safe practical work from CLEAPSS Explore the support from CLEAPSS, with guidance on planning and delivering effective practical work safely, helping to build confidence and maximise impact. edu.rsc.org/events/plann...

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Planning for safe practical work from CLEAPSS

Thursday 24 September, 7-8pm (BST), online

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are running a new Liquid Nitrogen training event - 8th December CLEAPSS are hosting a workshop on the use of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). Delegates will get to grips with the practicalities: handling, storage, decanting and how to carry out exciting demonstrations safely.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's Gas Safety Week: 14th-20th September 2026 Please check you benches for movement, and use the CLEAPSS Helpline if you are unsure about advice given to you about upgrades you 'have to have by law'.... (often they aren't actually required!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfE_...

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Yet more rocking lab benches

YouTube video by CLEAPSS

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Based in the South West we run a number of our courses at St Luke's, Exeter University. Use our map to sign up for courses no matter where you are here : courses.cleapss.org.uk/Courses/Maps...

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CLEAPSS Courses Map

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Early Career Teachers📌 Join us on Thu 1 Oct for a FREE twilight session with the #RSC By the end of our session, you will: 🌱know where to go for support for teaching biology using plants 🌱have explored resources for teaching key principles of biology edu.rsc.org/events/teach... #PlantScience

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Teaching biology with plants from SAPS

Thursday 1 October, 7-8pm BST, online

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ASE Technician of the Year Awards 2027 ase.org.uk/news/ase-tec...

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ASE Technician of the Year Awards 2027

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David Paterson @dave2004b.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Planning for safe science practical work - Free CPD from @rsc.org on 24/9/26. I'll discuss safety in the school laboratory and how to risk assess practical work, along with support and guidance from @cleapss.bsky.social. Book via this link: edu.rsc.org/events/plann...

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Planning for safe practical work from CLEAPSS

Thursday 24 September, 7-8pm (BST), online

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

As staff start to return to schools reopening labs and making plans for the new year ahead How safe are you labs In this one lab, there were over a dozen issues some potentially very serious We can carry these audits out in any school, in any country, as long as the school is a member of CLEAPSS

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Important safety advice for today…. Anyone using a colander to watch the eclipse, be careful — you may strain your eyes.” 😎🌒 Or you could read our guide to how to view this safely - PS017 science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How to safely view a solar eclipse 12 August 2026 brings a total solar eclipse visible from Iceland, Spain and Northern Portugal, with a partial solar eclipse visible over Europe including the UK and Ireland as well as the Northern most parts of North America. science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

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GL170 - Managing pupils safety during an eclipse

This guide explores organisational issues surrounding ensuring the safety of pupils in schools during a solar eclipse. Technical information regarding the details of different ways of viewing an eclip...

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

CLEAPSS is Open ! Just a quick reminder that CLEAPSS does not close for the school holidays. You can contact our Helpline in these ways: Telephone: 01895 251 496 Email: science@cleapss.org.uk

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🚨Newsletter🚨 In our latest edition: 💻Get ahead with planning with specially selected resources 💚Complete the Annual Survey & enter the prize draw ❓Inform @rsb.org.uk of your biology CPD experiences 🗞️Read #plantsci news stories to enthuse & inspire 👀 zc.vg/U4BhL?m=0

Image: The arrangement of veins and water-venting pores on a Chinese money plant leaf.

Credit: Navlakha lab/CSHL.

Image: The sun shining on the leaves of the Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This time next week it will be all about the Microscale, as the chemistry team at CLEAPSS decamp to support the UK edition of the International Microscale Conference. CLEAPSS will be supporting the event all week long, if you are there come and collect a CLEAPSS Mug or see our model chemical store.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today we are at possibly the largest technicians conference in the UK (possibly the world?). Yes we are at the Technicians Conference in Birmingham run by John Booth. This event is always full, and has a great range of speakers and presenters including Steve Jones our director.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Chemicals and Hot Weather If temperature is high only during the day and fall overnight, this is unlikely to present a significant issue. However, if the temperature in your store room stays above 28’c for 24hrs a day, and for a week or longer then consider additional controls.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

CLEAPSS is international.... Although we are best known for our work across all schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland we have members across the world. Any overseas school can be member of CLEAPSS which gives you access to our resources and out training and audits.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

GL230 - How to have a ‘good’ accident or incident No one plans to have an accident or for something going wrong. However, with some thinking and planning before an incident happens you can improve how the incident is dealt with. science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

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GL230 - How to have a ‘good’ accident or incident

No one plans to have an accident or for something going wrong. However, with some thinking and planning before an incident happens (sometimes referred to as incident practice), you can improve how the...

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Andres Tretiakov @andrestrujado.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

After some minor adjustments, we tried @cleapss.bsky.social's Experimentally determining the speed of light in air. It works really well & I highly recommend it👍

Equipment used for experimentally determining the speed of light in air.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

From our friends ASE Bursary offer for ASE Technicians Conference 3rd July 2026, Clifton College, Bristol, 08:30-16:00 Are you a technician who is new to ASE Technicians Conference? ASE extends huge thanks to Philip Harris for its' generous support www.ase.org.uk/events/techn...

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Technicians Summer Conference 2026

Following the sell-out success of our Technicians Conference in 2023, we are returning to Clifton College in Bristol for an even better event!

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The sun shines on CLEAPSS and St. Luke's Exeter host of our course today.

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our latest edition of the #newsletter is available for your perusal featuring: 🏫a residential course for #Curriculum Leaders 🔬a paper-based microscopy resource & online CPD 🌵 #plantsci stories to fascinate 🌍a citizen science project & much more. 👀Read it here: zc.vg/YZYfe?m=0

Image: Spring flowers bloom in Death Valley National Park, California.

Credit: Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Image: A field glowing with wheat. Credit: Unsplash.

Image: Paper and acetate printouts to work out the thickness of a sunflower leaf.

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Looking to improve your teaching of #microscopy? We've teamed with @associationscied.bsky.social to bring you 3 online workshops. Sessions in the series: 🔬building confidence in microscopy-04/06 💙staining & thin specimens-09/06 📏calibrating & measuring-09/07 Info: www.ase.org.uk/events/micro...

Using paper and acetate printouts to work out the thickness of a sunflower leaf.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

4th June - CLEAPSS HQ - Course Auditing Science Departments and H&S Management for schools and colleges 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...

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Auditing Science Departments and H&S Management for schools and colleges

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Calling all Biologists! CLEAPSS Guide GL499 – DIY Centrifuge provides a complete, school ready design for a 12,000 RPM centrifuge with interlock, USB power and capacity for standard 1.5 ml tubes. science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

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GL499 - Make-it Guide DIY Centrifuge

This guide has instructions on how to build your own 3D printed centrifuge.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are looking for feedback on our website via this survey. Please take a few minutes to direct our future website work www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7HG26V

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CLEAPSS Science website user survey

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

💚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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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 schoolzone.questionpro.com/rc25f8?custo...

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Ofqual - Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs www.gov.uk/government/c...

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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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

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Radiation protection supervisor training

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

One of our DT team is up for an award! Voting is live online here forms.zohopublic.eu/edufuturists...

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

All about teeth our latest Primary Explore Magazine is now out. primary.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/CLE...

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

#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

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Simon Poliakoff @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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

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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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

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CLEAPSS @cleapss.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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...

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Reduced & micro scale chemistry

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