Provision for practical science lacking
Spending varies greatly between schools
New evidence shows that a worrying number of students are not experiencing a complete and authentic education in the sciences, due to a lack of resources for practical work.
Research commissioned by SCORE (Science Community Representing Education), a collaboration of leading science organisations, shows that on average, state-funded secondary schools and sixth form colleges have just 70% of the equipment and consumables that SCORE has identified as being essential to teach science subjects.
The research is published in two new reports on resourcing practical science, which were launched in London on 2 May. The data comes from a survey of teachers at primary and secondary schools and sixth form colleges.
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