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

Latest news from CLEAPSS..

CLEAPSS Individual Log In Update

Look out for your individual log in invite email coming soon! Invites will be sent in phases, please do not contact CLEAPSS with regards to this in the meantime.

Emails will be sent from No-Reply@cleapss.org.uk, please add this to your safe senders list.

WANTED : Senior Physics Adviser & Radiation Protection Advice Service manager

We are looking to increase our capacity to develop advice on practical physics and also to improve the operation of our radiation protection advice service.

For more information about this post, please download the job application pack. (You may need to right click and select download this zip file)

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 11th November

Eye protection vs Goggles

Unsure of the differences between Googles 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.

New Edition of CLEAPSS Guide L93

The new edition of L093 (February 2024) is now available to download.

Guidance leaflet GL114 (also available now) details the main changes in the new edition.

A revised edition of DL093 containing editable versions (MS Word) of the key record keeping forms is also available.

RPS in schools should review the revised guidance carefully, in particular, sections 6.5, 6.6.1, 9 and 15 of the revised L093 need to be completed by the RPS.

CLEAPSS will scheduling additional training courses (face to face and online) for RPS(schools). These will be advertised via the website.

RPOs in the CLEAPSS RPA service will be invited to attend an online briefing about the implications of the changes for their role. Invitations will be sent by e-mail this week.

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.

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

Sterilising an inoculation loop by flaming

This video shows the correct way to sterilise an inoculation loop by flaming.

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