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Whether maximising the effectiveness of research and education, or facilitating policymakers to use scientific information, our goal is to shape the development of policy relevant to the chemical sciences.

Design principles for a chemistry curriculum
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Practical chemistry education
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Response to NCCA leaving certificate chemistry consultation
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WJEC The Sciences proposals

Submission to the HoL on education for 11-16 year olds
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Labour National Policy Forum
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The RSC response to National Discussion Scotland
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Ofsted education inspection
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Sustainability curriculum survey results
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The Science Teaching Survey 2024
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Single route through the sciences for 14-16 year olds
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The RSC response to the ABS consultation
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The RSC response to the 14-16 qualifications offer
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RSC response to the HoC 'Diversity in STEM' inquiry
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Response for the Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3
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