Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee, responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025: royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...

We've published our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report and the Government's response today. We'd welcome views from our members. 👉https://www.ase.org.uk/news/ase-response-publication-of-curriculum-and-assessment-review

RSB’s full response to the curriculum and assessment review report and government response today. @rsb.org.uk www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-responds...

I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel. I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum. She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Did you know that we have a Teaching Policy Network (TPN)? The TPN is a platform for educators to contribute to education policy, inform key discussions, and shape standards across the education sector. Find out more, including how to join: www.rsb.org.uk/tpn #EducationPolicy #BiosciencesForAll

Despite the heroic efforts of teachers across England, over 700,000 students are navigating some of their most critical years in education without access to specialist physics teaching. 🔗 Read our new report: iop.org/3RS #RetainRecruitRetrain (1/2)

Yr wythnos diwethaf, cyflwynodd yr RSB dystiolaeth ym Mhwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg y @senedd.cymru‬ ynghyd â RSC ac ‪IOP gan annog yr angen i weithredu i fynd i’r afael â’r heriau sy’n wynebu addysgu a recriwtio gwyddoniaeth ar hyn o bryd. www.rsb.org.uk/news/rsb-urg...

Last week, the RSB presented evidence at the @senedd.wales‬ Children, Young People and Education Committee along with @rsc.org‬ and ‪@instituteofphysics.bsky.social‬ urging the need for action to tackle the challenges currently facing science teaching and recruitment.

We're hiring! We're seeking a part-time Education Policy Officer to support the Science Education Policy Alliance - @associationscied.bsky.social, @instituteofphysics.bsky.social, @royalsociety.org, @rsc.org and RSB. Apply by 11 May: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... #EducationPolicy

We are hiring! @rsb.org.uk is recruiting a policy officer to support the work of the Science Education Policy Alliance. A great opportunity to work with leading science organisations on school education. For more information and to apply: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... Applications close 23:59 11 May

Our RSB Apprentice of the Year award is open for applications! If you know an outstanding level 3+ bioscience apprentice in the UK then encourage them to apply by reflecting on the skills and professional attributes they have gained. www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-awards/apprentice-of-the-year

Our Summer term bulletin is now out. Lots of updates including dangerous issues with mains plugs Find it here science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...

Department for Education publishes its new Areas of Research Interest - plenty for researchers to get their teeth into across all years of education assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6809f7...

Would you like to know more about the impact of outdoor place-based learning on elementary school students’ ability to make unsolicited observations about living organisms over time? 🔍 Then explore the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education! www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjbe20/59/2

🛡️ 'In effect, the pledge would more than double the Conservatives’ annual spend on CPD' @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social director, Marie Hamer schoolsweek.co.uk/the-spending...

📌 Children as young as three are picking up on racial bias, a union leader will tell delegates, with a motion calling for mandatory anti-racism training in schools

🧑‍🏫 Can AI help teachers save time? Research from @thenfer.bsky.social , funded by @theeef.bsky.social & The Hg Foundation, has found that teachers using ChatGPT spent 31% less time on lesson planning. Take a look at our latest Research Bite to learn more: nfer.ac.uk/chatgptsummary

Whilst looking for the signs of Spring - why not record your findings with the Signs of Spring Survey: survey123.arcgis.com/share/ea91fe... 🔎🌷⛅ @royalsocbio.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social #plantsci #SpringHasSprung @associationscied.bsky.social @cleapss.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social

The Royal Society of Biology welcomes the latest ambitions for a refreshed curriculum in England. As part of the Science Education Policy Alliance, we will convene a series of roundtables aiming to inform the next steps. Read RSB’s response to the interim report: www.rsb.org.uk/news/what-is...

Join my team! The Royal Society of Biology is hiring a new education policy officer (full time, permanent) to lead on curriculum and qualifications during an exciting period for science education across the UK. Application deadline 3 February, apply here: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...

Last week ASE President Professor Louise Archer and Science Education Policy Alliance (SEPA) Chair Dame Professor @athenedonald.bsky.social spoke at SEPA’s #ASEConf2025 reception on SEPA’s priorities for curriculum and investment in teachers. Read more about SEPA’s work here: www.se-pa.co.uk

At #ASEConf2025 this week hosting a day of sessions from RSB’s Biology Education Research Group members and on Friday Science Education Policy Alliance’s Chair @athenedonald.bsky.social led the Talking Science discussion with Michael Reiss and Jonathan Osborne. Thanks to all who joined us.

Congratulations to members of the UCL community who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours, including IOE Professors Alison Fuller and Louise Archer, and Music PGCE alumnus Nathaniel Dye. www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/...

All RSB’s curriculum and qualifications documents are available at www.rsb.org.uk/curriculum, and we encourage teachers to sign up to our new Teaching Policy Network at www.RSB.org.uk/TPN and join as an individual RSB member or sign your school up as a SCAS member

Our last question! Hands on practical work and the development of practical skills are highly valuable @RoyalSocBio’s view is that digital technology & videos can be useful supplements, but shouldn’t replace in person experiences - what do you think? #chatbiology #EduSky #iTeachBio #SciTeachUK

Welcome to Q1 of tonight's #chatbiology Practical activities can increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the biological world, equipment and procedures - what else? ➡️ @RoyalSocBio explores the role of practicals and skills developed here: https://buff.ly/4gE66ks

Onto Q2! Surveys in schools suggest that the introduction of required practicals at GCSE and A level, and the pandemic, has changed amount of time dedicated to practicals and fieldwork. @RoyalSocBio is aware funding and time are limited - what's your experience? #chatbiology

Join the final RSB #chatbiology of 2024 at 8:30pm tonight - RSB wants to hear what teachers value about hands on practical activities within the school curriculum, and share our recommendations in The Role Of Practical Activities in Biology. Read more here: www.rsb.org.uk/images/edpol...

Thanks to Ignite funding from @mission44 we can now offer support at no cost to schools. To register go to www.genderaction.co.uk/getting-star...

Thank you for all your input this evening hopefully there has been some inspiration and resources shared! For more from the @RoyalSocBio see the links below: And don't forget it's not too early to get your tickets for #ChatBiologyLive - on sale now See you next week!

And finally what are your go to Ecology resources that can supplement in person, hands on experience of fieldwork? Many of @RoyalSocBio ’s Member Organisations offer programmes and resources to support teaching of ecology. #ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Welcome to tonight's ecology theme #chatbiology and our penultimate one of the year! An important element of ecology in the curriculum is fieldwork, but @RoyalSocBio knows there are many barriers for schools Share and comment below! #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Engaging pupils in ecology has never been more important with a deepening climate crisis and climate anxiety among young people. Tonight's #ChatBiology live now. RSB has published an exploration on the importance of ecology in biology education. Read more here: goto.rsb.org.uk/rsb795m1

Thanks to everyone for tonight's #chatbiology discussion! There are many ways to get involved with the Royal Society of Biology. If you enjoyed responding to the questions and want to contribute more to help inform RSBs education policy development then see below #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Thanks for all the contributions so far! Our final #chatbiology question for tonight The Royal Society of Biology works closely with partners in Physics and Chemistry, recognising the differences between our disciplines. Is this important at KS3? #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Hello and welcome to tonight's #chatbiology👋🏻 Some students struggle to understand the differences between the sciences, which exercise book to use, which set of notes to check. The Royal Society of Biology wants to know if timetabling makes a difference? #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Thank you all! @RoyalSocBio will be submitting evidence to the curriculum and assessment review panel, and encourages teachers and school leaders to refer to RSB's recommendations in their own responses Share your views: https://buff.ly/3VasJor #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

And our final question tonight 🙌🏻 We often hear Biology is the most overburdened science specification @RoyalSocBio makes suggestions for KS4 in their Evolving 5-19 Biology document 📄 What would you like to see added or removed and why? #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Onto our 2nd question tonight “Less content, more time” is a key message @RoyalSocBio is sending to the review panel – a more manageable GCSE for teachers and students that supports progression. What would you do with more time? #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK #ChatBiology

Good evening and welcome to tonight's #chatbiology 👋🏻 @RoyalSocBio research suggests 78% of schools reduce KS3 teaching in order to start science GCSEs in Year 9 What is your experience and what would you change? Share and comment below! #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK

Join @chatbiology.bsky.social and Royal Society of Biology online tonight (on X or Bluesky) to discuss A better GCSE for Biology in the context of curriculum and assessment review in England - we look forward to hearing ideas from teachers and what happens in schools currently. #ChatBiology

I've been posting in more depth about how teachers can contribute to the curriculum and assessment review in England, include RSB's recommendations in their own responses, and why Learned Societies like RSB are worth listening to. Read more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/lauren...