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Science Teaching in Schools: Report with evidence-House of Lords 2005-6

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 recommendations to government on what can be done to support the work technicians do.

You can use the evidence and recommendations in this report when discussing potential improvements in your school’s technical service.

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