Welcome to ASE

The Association for Science Education is a dynamic community of teachers, technicians, and other professionals supporting science education and is the largest subject association in the UK. The ASE is an independent and open forum for debate and a powerful force to promote excellence in science teaching and learning, with unique benefits for members.

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Nominate a brilliant primary school teacher for an award

15 May 2012

Nominations for the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust Primary Science Teacher Award are open.
ASE's Assembly holds third meeting

14 May 2012

ASE’s ongoing role influencing Science Education was top of the agenda at the Assembly meeting held at the weekend.
ASE contributes to report showing lack of appropriate maths skills

27 Apr 2012

New evidence shows that A-levels in a range of subjects fail to equip students with an appropriate level of mathematical skills.

New registers now available

Fast-track route open to ASE members for 2012 only!

Upcoming ASE Area Conferences

Primary Science Annual Conference

NSLC, York, 15 June 2012

London and South East Area Conference

University of Surrey, Guildford, 22 June 2012

ASE National Technicians Conference

NSLC, York, 5 and 6 July 2012

Journals

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upd8 Crucial
Crucial is the most affordable way to adapt to new GCSE! Take a look, and sign up to get the samples.
ASE Chat
#asechat is a weekly online science education discussion group. It takes place on Monday evenings from 8.00-9.00pm (UK time). Click here for more details.
Schoolscience.co.uk
ASE's Schoolscience.co.uk is a FREE resources site that will enrich your science teaching and learning. It is an inspirational resource for both teachers and students everywhere that is updated daily.
CSciTeach
CSciTeach recognises the unique combination of skills, knowledge, understanding and expertise required by individuals involved in science teaching & learning.
CEO Blog
On courage, trust and loyalty.
ASE Forums
From Group discussions on specific topics to the general forum offering advice and support, login to join the discussion!
Primary Science Quality Mark
The Primary Science Quality Mark is an award scheme to develop and celebrate the quality of science teaching and learning in primary schools.
ASE Online
The ASE’s resources are innovative, relevant and teacher-friendly because they are written by science teachers, for science teachers.