Following concerns about the possibility of dangerous chemicals falling into unscrupulous hands, the Home Office has, with our support and help, produced some guidance on the storage and general security of chemicals.

This Note is designed to inform Education Authorities, education and training providers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of chemicals used in the teaching of practical chemistry, and sets out the understanding of the RSC, CLEAPSS, SSERC and the ASE of how the REACH Regulation applies to the use of chemicals in the teaching of practical chemistry in EU Schools, Further Education Colleges and Universities.

The Student Safety Sheets are intended to: support the teaching of health & safety in the National Curriculum, especially at KS4 and in vocational courses; be used as a ‘pupil-speak’ version of CLEAPSS Hazcards; and encourage pupils to think about health & safety in a guided way.

Key Ideas in Primary Science is an initiative from the Hampshire Inspection and Advisory Service. CLEAPSS helped with its development. It presents the relatively few, powerful ideas of primary science in a simple format that will enable you to audit your present curriculum and ensure progression.

This document is for authors and publishers of science texts that describe practical activities.

Banned chemicals and other myths.

A guide to support practical work involving radioactive sources in schools.

Recommendations to help promote a professional technical service.

All aspects of designing a laboratory including the prep room.

For more information follow this link to the ASE section of designing Science Labs.