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    Step into the world of Seymour Science

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    BBC Bitesize Primary has launched two new games that invite children to join Seymour and his friends as they learn all about science. The games are set in Seymour’s workshop where he films his very own TV science shows. Friends join him as they share their expertise on the seasons as well as light, sound and electricity. In Seymour’s ...

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    Weekly news round up: 16/12/25

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM A neutral, classroom-focused round-up for UK teachers • 10–15 December 2025 Free schools shake-up: 46 projects scrapped; special/AP pipeline paused Schools Week Government cancelled dozens of mainstream free school projects and placed many special and alternative provision schemes in limbo, ...

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    Weekly news round up: 09/12/25

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM A classroom-focused round-up for UK teachers • 3–9 December 2025 Secretary of State in the hot seat: recruitment, SEND, phones Schools Week At the 3 December Education Committee session, Bridget Phillipson addressed teacher supply, SEND budgets, language take-up and expectations around mobile ...

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    Unleash Your Inner Bauble Boffin – The Chemist-tree Competition is Back for 2025!

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    Back by popular demand (and possibly because someone set off a glitter explosion in the prep room again), the STEM Community Chemist-tree Challenge is lighting up our feeds once more! Don’t let the name fool you, we welcome all STEM-themed festive creations , not just chemist trees. Whether you’re building a Fibonacci fairy, wiring up a light-up ...

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    Weekly news round up: 25/11/25

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    The Week in Education: What STEM Teachers Need to Know (19–25 Nov 2025) 1) Four-day teaching weeks floated in Scotland Scotland’s education secretary tabled proposals for four-day teaching weeks , giving teachers one day a week for planning, assessment and wider responsibilities. Ministers are also exploring later starts and longer breaks. Unions ...

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