The Science Learning Centre is now responsible for arranging quality Continuing Professional Development for those involved in post-16 Science Education in our region. We also coordinate a practitioner network, building on the success of our active network of Subject Learning Coaches who meet regularly to share resources and ideas.

Your Regional Science Lead is Helen Roberts, who can be contacted by emailing h.roberts@slcs.ac.uk.

We are able to arrange CPD to suit your institution's particular needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We also deliver a range of excellent courses which will help to inspire those involved in post-16 science education.

A selection of our post-16 courses is shown here. Highlights include courses: "Maths in Science", "e-Learning for Post-16 Science", "Inspiring Forensic Science" and "Does A Level Chemistry give you a headache" - a practical course with an industrial spin . Contact us if you would like to see these or any of our courses run in your region. More courses, dates and venues will be available very shortly.

Please remember that bursaries are available to cover course fees and apply early.

The next science practitioners network meeting is on the 28th November at the Cambridge Regional College. As usual, we'll be sharing some practical tips and ideas for what works well in the classroom.

Future meeting dates: 15th May (venue to be confirmed) and 10th July at the Science Learning Centre, East of England.

For further information about the Science Practitioner Network in the East of England or to suggest items for future meetings, please get in touch with me by email or by telephone: Tel: +44 (0)1992 503498

Network Meeting on 29th December