ASE (The Association for Science Education)

The Association for Science Education is the largest subject association in the UK for teachers, technicians and others interested in science education.Working closely with the science professional bodies, industry and business, ASE provides, a UK-wide network bringing together individuals and organisations to share good ideas, tackle challenges in science teaching, develop resources and foster high quality continuing professional development.

Planet Science

The Planet Science legacy programme is delivered by NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills. For more information on NESTA go to www.nesta.org.uk

The Royal Society

Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

Department for Education and Skills (DfES)

Schools Building and Design Unit (SBDU) in the Department for Education and Skills is a multi-disciplinary group of building professionals (architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and a furniture designer) who provide advice on the design, use and management of school buildings. SBDU regularly publishes design guidance, details of which can be found together with other information on school building design on its website: www.teachernet.gov.uk/schoolbuildings.

CLEAPSS School Science Service

The CLEAPSS School Science Service is an advisory service supporting the teaching of practical science and technology in schools and colleges from nursery through to A-level or equivalent. It covers health and safety, laboratory design, technicians and their jobs, chemicals, equipment, living organisms and other resources to support practical work.

3T Productions

3T Productions is one of the UK’s leading specialists in interactive media, design and development for education, creating highly effective interactive software packages for teaching and learning, bespoke online solutions, continuing professional development programmes and skills assessment software. An extensive internal skills base means that 3T can provide content management and development, as well as intuitive designs, which motivate and engage the target audience.