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Teach Chemistry is our free support service for those who work in secondary schools, colleges or other academic institutions in the UK or Ireland. It has many benefits, find out more about what it has to offer.

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Our lead contact page details all you need to know about managing your school's Teach Chemistry membership, primarily promoting the service and validating/removing colleagues.

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