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Bring and brag CPD

2026-09-08T06:00:00+01:00By

A simple premise with a big impact – how can a little bragging benefit learners and develop your teaching practice?

Education in Chemistry - Staffroom articles

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How are our curriculums changing?

2026-05-12T07:18:00+01:00By

Change is happening across the UK and Ireland, and the RSC Education team are ensuring the science curriculums improve for everyone

High school students in a lab discussing chemistry. They are wearing safety goggle and there is lab equipment set up around them.

Oracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching

2026-03-25T06:26:00+00:00By

The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers

Diary of a trainee teacher

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Am I a teacher yet?

2026-05-08T05:49:00+01:00

A cartoon of adults balancing as they walk over an obstacle course of giant stationery including scissors, a ruler and a stapler

My first weeks as a trainee teacher

2025-11-28T06:58:00+00:00

  • Am I a teacher yet?

  • Starting my second term as a trainee chemistry teacher

  • My first weeks as a trainee teacher

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Teacher well-being hub

The place to go for ideas and strategies on supporting your well-being and maintaining good mental health

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EiC’s year of science reading

Join in as we celebrate the National year of reading with recommendations for science and STEM-related books from the science education community. Just added: four new recommendations.With more coming in September

  • Eleanor Mortimer with a full size model skeleton which has its arm draped casually around her shoulders. They are in a science prep room in front of shelves of glass lab ware.

    Meet the teacher turned teacher trainer

    2026-08-14T06:42:00+01:00

    Recent recruit to teacher training, Eleanor is a PGCE science lead and she shares the one quality she believes makes exceptional teachers

  • David Robinson in his preparation room with lab supplies

    Meet the Arsenal-supporting technician

    2026-06-22T15:20:00+01:00

    Keep prep running smoothly with David’s note‑taking tip and find out his favourite piece of lab equipment

  • Orla Casby working as a science teacher wearing a lab coat and safety glasses working at a fume hood

    Meet the adventure-seeking teacher

    2026-04-24T06:50:00+01:00

    Head of chemistry Orla shares her science trolley tips and tricks, as well as her motto for raising everyone’s standards in the classroom

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Getting the most out of the UK Chemistry Olympiad

It’s the competition with something for every learner and teacher. Discover the benefits of participation here

A colourful mug which says Good Morning with steaming coffee on a teacher's desk at the front of an empty classroom before the school day begins.

The antidote to stress at work: glimmers

2026-09-01T06:11:00+01:00By

Forget triggers, focus on glimmers. Don’t underestimate the importance of those little moments of daily calm and connection to your well-being

A blueprint of two desks used for an exam - one has a laptop for a digital exam and one has a paper based exam

How could a switch to digital impact your students?

2026-08-10T07:47:00+01:00By

Under pressure to use on-screen assessments, we explore how teachers can ensure the benefits outweigh the risks

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How do we keep pupils coming to school?

2026-01-26T06:00:00+00:00By

Discover why absenteeism is rising in the UK and Ireland, what is being done about it and how you can best support your learners