In this month’s update you’ll find new CPD to build your confidence, fresh topic packages to save planning time, a national survey shaping the future of science teaching and a science‑inspired reading list for your learners. Scroll to explore what’s new and useful for your classroom.

Shape science teaching – take the 2026 survey

You work in education, you understand the challenges better than anyone. So tell us about your experiences in our annual survey. 

The Science Teaching Survey is the largest science education survey in the UK and Ireland. This year we’re asking what you need – the missing tools, nation-specific curriculum changes and resources that could make a real difference. Your insights will help shape future support for teachers.

Take the survey by 27 March

Resource packages – new topics available now

Easily find everything you need to prepare, deliver, assess and enrich Introducing chemical change at 11–14 years and Quantitative chemistry at 14–16 years. Packages include ready‑to‑use activities and planning support, plus linked literacy resources to help learners unlock understanding.

Get your resource packages now

What’s your learner’s next science-related read?

In the National year of reading, Education in Chemistry is going all in and compiling a science reading list. It’s full of books that have some science or STEM connection – but this can be loose. We’re including everything from fiction and non-fiction to graphic novels and essays. There are reads for you and for your learners, by age group. And we’d like to hear what you want to see on the list too.

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Enrol on a new professional development course with the RSC

Our new courses are an accessible way to boost your subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom confidence, whatever your career stage

  • Online and self‑led – learn when it suits you with flexible courses tailored to work around your commitments and engage with teacher peers.
  • Each course is full of real classroom and chemistry applications. Don’t just hear the theory – start using teaching techniques and subject-specific strategies straight away.
  • High-quality, recognised certification. Add a certificate from the RSC to your professional development log to show your commitment to teaching.

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