CLEAPSS Access – Important Update for All Staff (Hampshire LA maintained schools)

Since January, CLEAPSS has moved away from generic school logins. Our revised safety guidance (June) sets out clear roles and responsibilities for staff in Science, DT, and related subjects.

To stay compliant and confident:
✅ Check your team’s access – Ensure all relevant staff have individual CLEAPSS accounts.
✅ Individual Logins – How-to Guide: CLEAPSS Individual Logins- How to guide
✅ Need support? Contact emma.cooper3@hants.gov.uk

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New CLEAPSS Resource Index
Hot off the press! CLEAPSS has published P220 – Index of Science Resources Linked to the English National Curriculum.

This new index makes it easy to find resources by topic, with everything hyperlinked for quick access.
P220 - Index of science resources linked to the English national curriculum

Please note: If you are not a Hampshire LA maintained school, check whether your school has a subscription to CLEAPSS to ensure you meet safety requirements.

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The Autumn edition of CLEAPSS Explore has been published!

This term’s issue is packed with practical ideas, safety updates, and curriculum support for primary science.

? Download it here: CLEAPSS-Explore-25.pdf

Make sure your team takes a look – it’s a great way to stay up to date and inspired for the term ahead.

Summer 1 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 18 May (Face to Face) or 21 May 2026 (Virtual)
Location: New Life Church, Winchester 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer Science
Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102  

Summer 2 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 8 July or 9 July 2026
Location: Holiday Inn, Eastleigh
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer 2 – 25-26 Secondary Science  
Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102

Please note all delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting.

Click here to find out more about our secondary networks offer.

Free learning resources for teachers from the RHS:

https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/home

Free seeds:

https://home.38degrees.org.uk/2023/02/07/seeds-for-bees-frequently-asked-questions/

About halfway down the page, you'll find a link to request additional seeds for schools and community projects. The selection includes a variety of easy-to-grow plants, perfect for children, especially the sunflowers.

Free trees:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities

SLIME

Prior to 2025 primary aged children could make slime using eyewash solution. 

Due to a change in the Hazard classification of boron compounds, such as borax, manufacturers have removed these which means it is no longer possible to make slime in this way.

CLEAPSS have developed two slime-like substances that can be used instead and here are the safety guidelines for each:

PVA slime

Safety 

• children must not put the slime or any of the substances used in this activity near their mouths

• wash hands with soap and water at the end of the activity

• the slime must be thrown away at the end of the activity

• slime cannot be taken home.

Xanthan gum slime 

Safety 

• children must not put the slime or any of the substances used in this activity near their mouths

• wash hands with soap and water at the end of the activity

• the water temperature must not exceed 50 °C

• the slime must be thrown away at the end of the activity

• slime cannot be taken home.

To find these activities and safety guidance on CLEAPSS, visit https://primary.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/P042-Slime-time.aspx 

You will need to use your new log in to access these resources.

CLEAPSS provides health and safety advice for practical subjects such as design and technology, food technology, art and science.

You already have a CLEAPSS membership through Hampshire Local Authority. Currently, schools use a password that is generated centrally and updated annually.

This is changing. All staff will need to have set up an individual login. This should be completed as soon as possible to be able to continue to access CLEAPSS services. Creating these log ins is compulsory for maintained schools.

Attached below is a login update issued by CLEAPSS with details of what you need to do.

Please contact emma.cooper3@hants.gov.uk if you have any further questions.