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Nov 6
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Science - From the sidelines into the sp...

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Are we doing enough at KS3 to promote a love of science? Are students side-lining science in favour of maths and English to avoid resits post-16? Are required practicals working or should we just bring back controlled assessment? These are just some of the big questions that panel will be tackling in this show. Tony is joined by experienced leaders in scienc ... Show More
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