What is the Kit Club?

An easy way to gain access to high quality resources designed to facilitate practical investigative science. The topics covered by our resources are what teachers have asked for, fitting with our rigid ethos of being a teacher-led organisation, providing what teachers want.

Recognised in 2005 by then DfES, our best practice in this area was expanded to 3 regional Science Learning Centres in the National Kit Club project.

Our kits are always evolving and improving in direct response to teacher feedback - from the people who use them and who we aim to support. Feedback forms are included in every kit and we encourage you to complete one for every kit you borrow.

InSeptember 2013, TSN introduced a charged membership for schools borrowing the kits. We do ask that schools take care of them and return them complete and in good condition.

How do I borrow the kits?

Its easy to borrow kits - join the TSN estimating how many kits you think you will borrow during the year, complete the membership form asking your head to sign-it off.

The kits may be booked out in advance (up to 1 school year ahead), so get your requests in early if you can.

The usual loan period is for a half-term or less. The kits are booked in 1 week blocks, up to a maximum of 8 weeks.

It is your responsibility to collect and return kits to TSN at the John Innes Centre, just call or email first to arrange a time to visit. Directions here

For further details contact the TSN Kit Club on 01603 450619 or email tsn.kits@nbi.ac.uk(messages may take a few days to be answered)

Making the booking

Bookings are made by phoning or emailing the TSN Kit Club

Since Carol's retirement we have not re-appointed a Resources Officer. Phil or a volunteer is dealing with your kit enquiries, your patience is appreciated.

Telephone: 01603 450619, email: tsn.kits@nbi.ac.uk

 

Follow this link to see what Kits we have available for loan, and to see pictures of the kits and the content listing of each kit.