Andy Brunning
@andy.compoundchem.com
🧪 Chemistry & Geology Subject Advisor
⚗️ #SciComm & infographics wizard at @compoundchem.com
👨👦👦 Dad to two boys, owner of two cats
💬 Part of the #ChatChemistry team
🎨 Occasional artist
⚗️ #SciComm & infographics wizard at @compoundchem.com
👨👦👦 Dad to two boys, owner of two cats
💬 Part of the #ChatChemistry team
🎨 Occasional artist
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Andy Brunning
@andy.compoundchem.com
· Nov 25
As I’ve hit 2K followers here, here’s a reintro 🧵
I’m Andy, a former chemistry teacher turned exam board chemistry advisor, but probably best known for my work communicating chemistry through infographics at @compoundchem.com
I’m Andy, a former chemistry teacher turned exam board chemistry advisor, but probably best known for my work communicating chemistry through infographics at @compoundchem.com
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SCAM ALERT – IMPORTANT
The cat has already been fed.
The cat has already been fed.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
SCAM ALERT – IMPORTANT
The cat has already been fed.
The cat has already been fed.
Non-galanthophiles may not know that there are hundreds of different cultivars of snowdrop – here are a few of my favourites!
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Non-galanthophiles may not know that there are hundreds of different cultivars of snowdrop – here are a few of my favourites!
I had the exact same with a student years ago with copper sulfate crystals. I delighted in reading them the MSDS (“convulsions, paralysis and coma”)
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
I had the exact same with a student years ago with copper sulfate crystals. I delighted in reading them the MSDS (“convulsions, paralysis and coma”)
I’d guess dependent on student age as well, the students I taught who tried it were between 13-16 years old which I feel is probably the peak age for making decisions without considering the consequences
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
I’d guess dependent on student age as well, the students I taught who tried it were between 13-16 years old which I feel is probably the peak age for making decisions without considering the consequences
Could be! Although kids eating copper sulfate definitely predates the appearance of TikTok, which only just existed towards the tail end of my teaching career.
January 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Could be! Although kids eating copper sulfate definitely predates the appearance of TikTok, which only just existed towards the tail end of my teaching career.
A colleague just incredulously emailed me this article and I, completely unsurprised, noted that while teaching I had at least two students try to eat copper sulfate crystals. Something about those blue crystals is clearly too alluring!
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
Warning over students ingesting copper sulphate
DfE issues health alert after a helpline supporting safe science practical work warns of students ‘deliberately’ consuming the chemical compound
www.tes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A colleague just incredulously emailed me this article and I, completely unsurprised, noted that while teaching I had at least two students try to eat copper sulfate crystals. Something about those blue crystals is clearly too alluring!
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
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Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) Briefings are now live!
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) Briefings are now live!
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
Yes, it was certainly underwhelming and definitely overhyped
January 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Yes, it was certainly underwhelming and definitely overhyped
Hi Kathy, I do – I thought I saw you wandering around from a distance earlier! Might bump into you again this afternoon before I head off, glad you’re having a good conference.
January 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Hi Kathy, I do – I thought I saw you wandering around from a distance earlier! Might bump into you again this afternoon before I head off, glad you’re having a good conference.
At #ASEConf26? Come and see @amybrewer.bsky.social, @mikeycaer.bsky.social and me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
At #ASEConf26? Come and see @amybrewer.bsky.social, @mikeycaer.bsky.social and me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
On my way to Nottingham and #ASEConf26 on the last uncancelled train from Ely before the forecasted snowpocalypse!
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
On my way to Nottingham and #ASEConf26 on the last uncancelled train from Ely before the forecasted snowpocalypse!
@andy.compoundchem.com and I have written a short blog on the relevance of the CAR report and Government response to GCSE and A Level science should anyone want a shorter summary! We'd love to hear thoughts and how we can support you as redevelopment happens. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
What does the Curriculum and Assessment Review mean for GCSE and A Level sciences?
www.ocr.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Heading to the @associationscied.bsky.social conference later today and will be there all day tomorrow. Find me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
Looking forward to tomorrow when we'll be at the ASE conference! If you're going to be there, come and say hi to us on stand 42/43.
#scienceteacher #ASEchat #ASEConf2026
@associationscied.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/4axr50XSwv0
#scienceteacher #ASEchat #ASEConf2026
@associationscied.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/4axr50XSwv0
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Heading to the @associationscied.bsky.social conference later today and will be there all day tomorrow. Find me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
A beautiful icy morning in the fens ❄️
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
A beautiful icy morning in the fens ❄️
It’s a weird time of year to visit the pub. But deserted pubs do make for good book proposal writing spots!
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
It’s a weird time of year to visit the pub. But deserted pubs do make for good book proposal writing spots!
A busy work week to start off 2026. I’m in Bath overnight, ahead of visiting Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership tomorrow. Then towards the tail end of the week it’s off to Nottingham for the @associationscied.bsky.social conference!
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A busy work week to start off 2026. I’m in Bath overnight, ahead of visiting Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership tomorrow. Then towards the tail end of the week it’s off to Nottingham for the @associationscied.bsky.social conference!
They briefly had scarves but we convinced the boys we should probably keep our scarves with us rather than leaving them!
January 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
They briefly had scarves but we convinced the boys we should probably keep our scarves with us rather than leaving them!
Snow rarely reaches Ely, so we ventured to Blickling in Norfolk yesterday for a snow day! Here are the results of the kids’ hour or so of snowy labour @midsandeastnt.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Snow rarely reaches Ely, so we ventured to Blickling in Norfolk yesterday for a snow day! Here are the results of the kids’ hour or so of snowy labour @midsandeastnt.bsky.social
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It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 AM
It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize
I’ve got a 100% record, my wife not so much 😂 we’re doing a murder mystery game to keep us alert. Happy new year!
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I’ve got a 100% record, my wife not so much 😂 we’re doing a murder mystery game to keep us alert. Happy new year!
The kids are in bed and now the challenge of reaching midnight without falling asleep begins. Deploying the secret weapon: espresso martinis 🍸
December 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The kids are in bed and now the challenge of reaching midnight without falling asleep begins. Deploying the secret weapon: espresso martinis 🍸
It’s been a tough year for Thomas the Tank Engine
December 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s been a tough year for Thomas the Tank Engine
December 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Out of office is on, the beer fridge is stocked. Time to do a Christmas 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Out of office is on, the beer fridge is stocked. Time to do a Christmas 🎄