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Science departments should have enough technical or technician support to enable teachers to carry out frequent and effective practical science.

6 Technical support

6. Technical support

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Advice and links to organisations and networks that can offer support.

Top tips from senior technicians

How does your service factor compare to the national average?

Survey of science technicians

Watch two science technicians as they develop their roles.

The impact of CPD

The issues facing technicians, with conclusions and recommendation. 

House of Lords report 2005-6

A local network can allow you and share good practice with other science technicians. This can lead to more effective technical services across a range of schools including your own.

How to set up a technicians network

Useful information for justifying CPD opportunities to the senior leadership team.

Impact of Science Learning Centres’ CPD

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