A modular delivery approach for lab resources improves experiences of practical work
Issue 395 | Page 4 | Published Nov 2025
Description
Jane Oldham outlines the new approach developed by her school’s technician team, which is helping to reduce barriers to practical work.
References
CLEAPSS (2020) G30 – Successful Science Practicals.
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/G030-Successful-Science-Practicals.pdf
Education Endowment Foundation (2021) Improving Secondary Science: Guidance Report.
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/science-ks3-ks4
EngineeringUK (2025) School Report: Barriers to Practical Science. London: EngineeringUK.
www.engineeringuk.com/research-and-insights/our-research-and-evaluation-reports/barriers-to-practical-science-school-report-series
Royal Society and EngineeringUK (2024) Science Education Tracker 2023. London: Royal Society and Engineering UK.
https://royalsociety.org/news-resources/projects/science-education-tracker
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