Science educator, award-winning author, presenter, trainer and podcaster. CEA. CSciTeach. FCCT. FRSB. @smallscreensci podcast
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Come and listen to our new episode!
5 May 2020
Welcome to Small Screen Science! The brand new #podcast where @kcoscience & @EmmaBrisdion explore the #science behind your favourite #TV shows.
🎧Find us on👇
Apple: apple.co/2YDLaVU
Spotify: spoti.fi/2L3gcyp
Google: bit.ly/3b5zzl7
smallscreenscience.co.uk
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Jan 29
Good morning, #PiXLNetwork!
We’re here for two days of bold ideas, practical strategies and the kind of leadership energy that persists.
#Primary #PiXLNationalConference leaders – ready to go?
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Jan 20
Are your students struggling to master the maths needed for GCSE Science?
Join @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience for this free webinar tomorrow, packed with practical strategies and relevant research to help target the core maths skills and calculations that often challenge students in exams.
📅 Tuesday 20/1, 4pm-5pm
Save your spot: ow.ly/taPr50XSSmb
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Karen Collins retweeted
Jan 15
Join @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience for this free webinar on developing students’ mathematical skills in science.
Discover provides practical strategies and relevant research to help target the core maths skills and calculations that often challenge students in GCSE Science exams.
📅 Wednesday 21/1, 4pm-5pm
Save your spot: ow.ly/taPr50XSSmb
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4 Dec 2025
Scallop or scallop? 🤔
From modelling to distributed practice to elaborative interrogation – @KCoScience reveals what the research says about revision 📖
Don't forget to take this further by booking a surgery with her on the PiXL Portal 🙌
buff.ly/AVnAnxl
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Karen Collins retweeted
2 Dec 2025
Catch up on our recent webinar with @kcoscience and @TeacherCoach1 exploring disciplinary literacy in science.
Discover insights on the unique language of science, strategies for engaging students, and the importance of formative assessments.
Watch here: ow.ly/O5vT50XygXb
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Karen Collins retweeted
11 Nov 2025
So great to be at the @ThePiXLNetwork English Subject Conference today!
Pop along to our stand to chat student books, teacher resources, revision and reading intervention (and pick up a goody bag too!)
#PiXLEnglish
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Karen Collins retweeted
11 Nov 2025
Spaced practice > cramming!
@kcoscience reviews what the research reveals about revision at the #PiXLEnglish conference 💫
Plot twist: highlighting and rereading may not be the most effective way for students to retrieve knowledge...
#PiXLEnglish
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Karen Collins retweeted
11 Nov 2025
How can we support your students to secure their studying skills?
Check these out and book in some time with our English specialists to explore how you can use them in your classrooms 🙌
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Karen Collins retweeted
4 Nov 2025
Introducing the new AQA GCSE Science Maths in Science Practice Pack by @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience – out now!
This teacher resource helps build student confidence and fluency in tackling mathematical skills for GCSE Science.
Find out more: collins.co.uk/products/97800…
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Karen Collins retweeted
23 Oct 2025
Join @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience for a free webinar on disciplinary literacy in science.
Discover practical literacy strategies that enhance comprehension of scientific texts, improve student engagement, and foster critical thinking.
🗓️ 6/11 4pm
Sign up: ow.ly/KKZF50XgaUM
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Karen Collins retweeted
15 Oct 2025
Hearing from the network is invaluable!
Thank you to Oliver Kirkbride from@CamborneSIA_ for sharing how his school has been precise in improving outcomes at the #Post16 #PiXLNationalConference 💫
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Karen Collins retweeted
15 Oct 2025
U grades in Science & Psychology can be discouraging for both students & staff.
@KCoScience shares the top tips for a strategic use of assessment, revision & intervention.
Check out the Disciplinary Literacy resources to aid understanding:
👉buff.ly/BVwMI2f
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Karen Collins retweeted
25 Jun 2025
More interesting talks in Part 3...
⭐️Interdisciplinary mathematics with @kcoscience - new resource coming in Autumn 2025!
⭐️Barnaby from @PupilProgressUK on getting ahead of the curve with re-sitters.
⭐️Catherine Connaughton with an update on UCAS – what's new & what to do!
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Karen Collins retweeted
12 Jun 2025
Now is the prime moment to address the gaps, confusions & misconceptions in student understanding that recur annually.
@kcoscience brings sharp insight into what’s emerging in maths & how to support your
#Secondary middle leaders to lead through this well 💫
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12 Jun 2025
Really excited to be working on this project! @theAliceRoberts children’s novel series is a great read.
12 Jun 2025
One way to address issues early? Catch them before they set in!
Join the upcoming Online Topical Forum with @theAliceRoberts who delves into themes from her book 'Wolf Road' that are incredibly relevant when dealing with transition between schools.
👉buff.ly/rLbOi8K
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Karen Collins retweeted
12 Jun 2025
One way to address issues early? Catch them before they set in!
Join the upcoming Online Topical Forum with @theAliceRoberts who delves into themes from her book 'Wolf Road' that are incredibly relevant when dealing with transition between schools.
👉buff.ly/rLbOi8K
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Karen Collins retweeted
28 Apr 2025
🚨Do you teach secondary? If so, @educationgovuk has published details of a short course that has been written regarding supporting reading in secondary.
This is definitely worth looking at: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#reading #secondary #edutwitter
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Karen Collins retweeted
15 Apr 2025
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
ALT A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical..
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