Lauren MᶜLeod
@laurenmcleod.bsky.social
Head of Education Policy at the Royal Society of Biology https://bsky.app/profile/rsb.org.uk
All views my own, and usually about science education or equality, diversity and inclusion | she/her
All views my own, and usually about science education or equality, diversity and inclusion | she/her
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mySociety: Me and the RSB
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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
Applications close 23:59 11 May
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Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee, responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025: royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...
Royal Society response to Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025 | Royal Society
Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee responds.
royalsociety.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee, responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025: royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...
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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
👉https://www.ase.org.uk/news/ase-response-publication-of-curriculum-and-assessment-review
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
👉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...
@rsb.org.uk www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-responds...
Building better biology curricula for all: RSB’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review in England
The RSB is pleased to see many of the policy positions we have put forward underpinning the recommendations by the Curriculum and Assessment Review panel and being adopted by the Government.
www.rsb.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
RSB’s full response to the curriculum and assessment review report and government response today.
@rsb.org.uk www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-responds...
@rsb.org.uk www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-responds...
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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...
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...
Curriculum review: what does it say about your subject?
The newly published review of curriculum and assessment makes a series of recommendations across different subjects. Find out how your subject could change if the government takes forward its proposal...
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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...
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...
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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
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
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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
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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)
🔗 Read our new report: iop.org/3RS
#RetainRecruitRetrain
(1/2)
September 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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)
🔗 Read our new report: iop.org/3RS
#RetainRecruitRetrain
(1/2)
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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...
www.rsb.org.uk/news/rsb-urg...
RSB urges investment and subject-specific support in Welsh science education reform
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has called for targeted investment, robust data, and long-term planning to ensure the success of ongoing education reforms in Wales.
www.rsb.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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...
www.rsb.org.uk/news/rsb-urg...
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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.
RSB urges investment and subject-specific support in Welsh science education reform
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has called for targeted investment, robust data, and long-term planning to ensure the success of ongoing education reforms in Wales.
www.rsb.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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.
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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'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
May 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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'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
Applications close 23:59 11 May
mySociety: Me and the RSB
my.rsb.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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
Applications close 23:59 11 May
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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
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
April 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
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
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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...
Lots of updates including dangerous issues with mains plugs
Find it here
science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
April 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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...
Lots of updates including dangerous issues with mains plugs
Find it here
science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
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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...
April 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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...
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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
Then explore the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education! www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjbe20/59/2
Journal of Biological Education
Volume 59, Issue 2 of Journal of Biological Education
www.tandfonline.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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
Then explore the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education! www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjbe20/59/2
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🛡️ '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...
@ambitioninstitute.bsky.social director, Marie Hamer
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-spending...
April 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🛡️ '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...
@ambitioninstitute.bsky.social director, Marie Hamer
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-spending...
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📌 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
schoolsweek.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📌 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
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🧑🏫 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
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
March 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧑🏫 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
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
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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
survey123.arcgis.com/share/ea91fe... 🔎🌷⛅
@royalsocbio.bsky.social @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social #plantsci #SpringHasSprung @associationscied.bsky.social @cleapss.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social
A time of rebirth, warmth and more flowers - it must be the #SpringEquinox!🌸
Many of our signs of Spring in nature are appearing at this time of year, see what you can spot on your next nature walk!🔎
Many of our signs of Spring in nature are appearing at this time of year, see what you can spot on your next nature walk!🔎
March 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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
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...
Read RSB’s response to the interim report: www.rsb.org.uk/news/what-is...
March 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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...
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...
mySociety: Me and the RSB
my.rsb.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
Read more about SEPA’s work here: www.se-pa.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
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.
January 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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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/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/...
New Year Honours recognise staff and alumnus from UCL IOE, Faculty of Education and Society | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
Congratulations to members of UCL's community who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours. Two IOE Professors and a PGCE alumnus have earned recognition in the Honours.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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/...
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
December 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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