The Science of Setting Goals

The Science of Setting Goals

We’re in the final stretch of January, the first month of the year and a time for a new start. Did you make any resolutions? And if so – have you broken any already? Making changes is hard – but a scientific approach might make keeping to those resolutions...
The Third Teacher

The Third Teacher

If you gave your pupils free reign to design a school what do you think they would include? A rainforest? Classrooms without walls? Well, in Madrid a school has been built after consultations with its 500 students, aged from 2-18. And the outcome is pretty fantastic!...
Do You Speak Science?

Do You Speak Science?

One of our priorities at Phosphor is making it easy for teachers to improve science literacy in the classroom. It’s not just important for passing exams and getting into universities – it’s an important part of everyday life. It can be argued that scientific...
Green Career Week

Green Career Week

This week COP27 and Just Oil protests are dominating the news, demonstrating the different ways people all over the world are trying to address the climate emergency. It is impossible to teach STEM without discussing what is happening in our climate, and while...
Thinking Scientifically

Thinking Scientifically

We are passionate about fostering a love of STEM in pupils, and setting them on a path to be environmental engineers and formulation chemists – but what about those students who are more interested in other subjects? How can they benefit from STEM enrichment? We...
Girls of the Future

Girls of the Future

This week we have been fascinated by the findings of the The Girls’ Future Report, completed by the Girls’ Day School Trust to spotlight the ambitions of 9-18 year old girls across the country. The report provides a great insight into the future that girls want for...