The House of Lords report on science teaching in schools covers most of the general issues that can effect good practical work in science. One of these areas is of course science technicians and the report gathers information from various organisations on the issues facing technicians ,  with conclusions and...

A guidance document for those concerned with the provision of science accommodation, whether through new construction or the adaptation of existing buildings. It is aimed at teachers, governors, local education authority advisers, building professionals and others who may be involved in the briefing and design...

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) was formed in April 2007 by merging the Particle Physics & Astronomy Research Council and the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils.

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The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is an independent, non-departmental public body. It is a science-driven organisation, making it possible for a broad range of scientists to do the highest quality research tackling some of the most fundamental scientific questions. This collection contains...

This collection contains a variety of science education reports published by a number of different organisations. The reports have been classified into the following sub collections:

• Assessment
• International Comparisons
• Post 16
• Professional Development
• Teaching and...

This collection of STEM educational reports, produced by a number of organisations, concern how science is assessed. The reports include: * Improving the assessment of practical work in school science - this report reviews how practical work in science is currently assessed in England. *The effects of national...

This collection contains a variety of reports published by a number of organisations comparin performance in science across countries. The reports include: * Physics Participation and Policies: Lessons from Abroad - this report, produced by the Centre for Education and Employment Research (CEER), looks at the...

This collection of STEM education reports explores science professional development. The reports include:

• Mathematics and science in secondary schools - This study examined the deployment of science and mathematics teachers and support staff in maintained secondary schools in England.
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This collection of STEM educational reports, produced by a number of organisations, concern the teaching and learning of science. The reports include:

*Physics in schools IV: supply and retention of teachers - This report looks at specialist physics teacher supply and retention in English schools.

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A wide-ranging guide which will be of use to teachers in mainstream and special schools. There are sections on teaching science to students with cognitive and learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties, communication difficulties, sensory and physical difficulties and hypersensitivity. There is...

This report from Ofsted focused on the initial teacher training (ITT) in science for primary teachers. The inspection survey took place during the academic year 2000/01. At the time recent inspections of primary initial teacher training (ITT) had focused on training to teach either english or mathematics and also...

These resources utilise ways that careers information can be incorporated into science lessons, particularly practical work. It enables the science teacher to relate their subject specialism to potential learning pathways that students can follow. In turn, students can see where scientific content and skill sets...

When designing science accommodation, even a single laboratory, the aim is to provide attractive, well-equipped facilities that support pupils as they engage with and learn about science.
Exciting, high-quality practical work is a vital part of pupils’ science experience and provision for this is what makes...

Published in September 2010, this summary of an online survey focusses on attempting to understand the factors relating to the retention of science teachers.

The full collection of STEM Learning impact and evaluation research reports can be viewed here...

This is a report of a SCORE workshop held in September 2011 at the Royal Society to explore the place of scientific enquiry in the national curriculum. The report summarises the main issues raised and describes the views of the participants. The workshop was chaired by Libby Steele, Head of Education at the Royal...