They say sometimes the first step of a journey is the hardest

By James Anderson, Brendan Fox

Issue 187 | Page 49 | Published Jan 2026

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James Anderson and Brendan Fox reflect on the value and process of Great Science Share for Schools to teachers and children within Manchester Hospital School.

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