Practical Science Spending in Secondary Education

The Science Community Representing Education (SCORE) recently released a report detailing the findings of their research into science spending in secondary schools. The results of their report raise cause for concern, with findings showing that many schools and academies across the country are significantly under‐resourced.

The report, entitled Under the Microscope: The State of Resourcing of Practical Science in Secondary Schools and Sixth‐Form Colleges in England, presents findings from the 557 responses returned by secondary schools and sixth‐form colleges in England. It highlights several important issues relating to funding for the three science subjects.