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Navigating the adoption process as a teacher

2026-07-02T06:00:00+01:00

Is it possible to balance full-time teaching with the process of adopting a child? A teacher who became an adoptive mum shares her story

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

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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

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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. New recommendations coming in early June

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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

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What challenges face learners starting secondary science?

2026-06-08T06:00:00+01:00By

For learners moving from primary to new routines and labs in secondary school can be daunting, but a smooth move is possible

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How many hours do you work?

2026-05-27T07:00:00+01:00By

50 hours a week and little personal life is not unusual for science teachers. We find out how they’re coping

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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