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Our dedicated policy team, working with our members, wider community and expert partners, provide authoritative and robust information to shape current debates.
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.

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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APPG on diversity and inclusion in STEM
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The science technician workforce
New insight into the school science technician workforce

The recruitment and retention of chemistry teachers
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Secondary school teachers’ deployment
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Teacher recruitment, training and retention
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Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Market Review Consultation
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Environment bill: chemical regulation
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Risk-based regulation for EDCs
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