CLEAPSS Biology

Biology at CLEAPSS –present fascinating, future exciting!

Biology has been developing very rapidly over the last 40 years, and this is increasingly being reflected in the content of biology lessons.

To support these developments CLEAPSS has been working on a range of practicals, guidance and training courses to enable schools to meet the demands of this new curriculum in safe, engaging and innovative ways. We are also on hand to answer any queries you may have regarding Health Safety aspects of biology practical, whether new or old.

Measuring photosynthesis using a mobile phone

For microbiology resources please see our microbiology page

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CLEAPSS WhatsApp Channel

We now have a WhatsApp Channel to keep you up to date with all things CLEAPSS.

Use this QR code to subscribe to the CLEAPSS Channel.

CLEAPSS at the ASE Conference 2025

Find all the resources related to our workshops, talks at the ASE Conference in Nottingham 2025.

Conference Resources 2025

CLEAPSS - Teachers H&S Self Study Online Course

We have developed a new self-study course for teachers, which covers the basics of health & safety and how to manage practical work and risk assessments in lessons.

We expect this to take 2-3hrs to complete.

This is a FREE course, all you need to do is complete this registration form.

The course is made up of a series of videos and some tasks. There is an option to download / print off the PowerPoint slides used in the videos to enable users to made notes during the course.

Eye protection vs Goggles

Unsure of the differences between Goggles and Eye Protection (safety specs) ?

The read our buying guide which outlines the differences between the two.

CLEAPSS resources for techs

A video to highlight CLEAPSS resources technicians may find helpful when organising prep rooms and labs, and which could also save them valuable time.

Biology Resources

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GL430a - Generating random numbers for sampling

This data source is to be used in conjunction with the instructions in GL430 to make generic and bespoke random number tables for use in sampling.

ASE Lab Design Gallery

A portfolio of designs of school science laboratories, by Andy Piggott for the ASE

PS063 - Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic balances

This leaflet is intended to give brief details only of the major manufacturers and suppliers of electronic balances suitable for use in science within secondary schools and colleges.

CLEAPSS - Teachers H&S Self Study Online - Session 1 - Task

GL269 Microbiology guidance index

Briefly lists all CLEAPSS documents relevant to school microbiology.

GL277 - Pouring sterile agar plates and making slopes

Outlines how to prepare for pouring, pouring and storing agar plates, and making slopes.

GL100 - School science technician services: a guide for senior managers

Outlines the work that science technicians do, the tasks which they should not, ideally, be given, and provides a pointer to the number of technicians needed in a department and to management issues w.. more

GL110 - CLP pictograms for chemical hazard labelling

This includes all the pictograms required by the Globally Harmonised System for chemical hazard labelling. A selection of large (A4) and small sized pictures for printing and use in schools

PP050 - Investigating the effects of antimicrobial chemicals

A straightforward practical activity investigating how antimicrobial chemicals affect microbial growth on agar plates.

G030 - Successful Science Practicals

Straightforward advice on how to make sure your practical lessons work as you intend. Includes planning and preparing the activity, managing students, timing and equipment, and clearing away. Also inc.. more

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