Welcome to the new CLEAPSS Science Website
What is CLEAPSS
CLEAPSS resources give teachers ideas for exciting and engaging practical activities that fire pupils'
imaginations and then, unlike many other sources of ideas, go on to show teachers and technicians in
detail how to translate the ideas into safe and exciting experiences in the classroom.
CLEAPSS advice and documentation is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive and the Department for Education..
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Latest news from CLEAPSS..
Senior Adviser; Radiation Protection Advice Service manager. 0.6FTE
We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to lead on the management and further development of our Radiation Protection Advice service.
For more information about this post, please download the job pack. (You may need to right click and select download this zip file)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 16th May, 2025
CLEAPSS at the ASE Conference 2025
Find all the resources related to our workshops, talks at the ASE Conference in Nottingham 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.
What's new..
All new documents..
The penny Hofmann
A simple and cheap Hofmann apparatus made from items found about the lab.
(24 Apr 2025)
PS043 - Repair and service agents for miscellaneous equipment
A regularly-updated list of companies which will repair and service a wide variety of school science equipment. The list includes meters of all sorts, anatomical models, vacuum pumps, gas cylinder reg.. full details
(23 Apr 2025)
PS080 How to use a model steam engine
An illustrated guide to checking and using the traditional steam engine found in many schools, often unused in the back of a cupboard.
(23 Apr 2025)
GL127 - Ultraviolet (UV) light sources
This guidance is for devices used in the school laboratory that emit
ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light is classed as optical radiation
ranging in wavelength from 100 to 400 nm, below (in wavele.. full details
(22 Apr 2025)