CLEAPSS Supporting practical science and technology
CLEAPSS Technicians
CLEAPSS Supporting technicians

Technicians play a vital role in supporting the teaching of exciting, effective science safely. CLEAPSS provides guidance on all aspects of being a technician and resources such as stock lists, templates for laboratory checklists, requisition sheets, labels and much more to help technicians in their jobs. For help with finding these resources see here. CLEAPSS actively works with other organisations to raise the status of technicians in schools.

We also post details of technician networks and job vacancies.

If you need help or advice or would like to share a technician tip please get in touch by email or phone.

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Latest news from CLEAPSS..
Discover the Fascinating World of Slime Moulds with CLEAPSS
Unlock the mysteries of slime moulds with two brand new guides from CLEAPSS: GL471 Slime Mould and GL472 Activities using Slime Mould.

These comprehensive resources outline what you need to bring the study of slime moulds into the classroom. 

Useful for studying behaviour and growth, GL471 offers expert insight into slime mould biology, care, and observation tips, whilst GL472 features engaging, hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity and scientific investigation.
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.

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.
Technicians Resources
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Provides an overview and full index of all Laboratory Handbook sections.

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This edition includes notes on blood and cheek cell sampling, inappropriate dumping of waste chemicals, and the role and value of the CE mark on equipment.

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Some resources to help with checking the contents of Molymod molecular model sets after they've been used in lessons.

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Crude oil refinery is a foundation industry, providing fuel products for heating and transport, and raw materials for many further industries, including polymer and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Fract.. more

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Risk assessment guidance for carbon disulfide.

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Risk assessment guidance for Salicylic acid, aspirin & similar esters

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Guidance on how to prepare potassium metabisulfite and sodium metabisulfite solutions.

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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.

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Guidance on how to prepare ninhydrin.

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

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