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Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2025

Our Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2025 are now confirmed. Please review the schedule below to plan your orders, deliveries, and support requests. Regional office hours may vary.

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12 Questions of Christmas Quiz — Win a Luxury Christmas Hamper!

Test your science knowledge this holiday season and be in with a chance to win a festive hamper!

Enjoy up to 28% off With Our #BlackFriday Offers!

This Black Friday, upgrade your prep room with premium lab essentials at brilliantly low prices, and get 2026 off to the right start!

Our Visit to Leeds Tech Day!

Earlier this week, Julie and Donna from the SLS Select Education team attended a Science Technician Day at Leeds Trinity University, hosted by Jackie Humphrey’s.

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Product Spotlight - Achieve Precision Sterilisation with Rodwell Autoclaves

If you’re looking for a dependable, space-saving autoclave that delivers exceptional performance, look no further than the Rodwell Portable Autoclave range. These units combine robust construction with simple operation, making them ideal for laboratories that value quality, reliability, and sustainability.

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Time-Saving Tips for Overworked Technicians

The clock’s always ticking in a busy prep room, but the right tools can make all the difference. From automated washers to quick dispensers and ready-made solutions, these time-savers help technicians work faster, safer, and with far less stress.

SLS Select Education are a Certified Living Wage Employer #LivingWageWeek

SLS Select Education is proud to reaffirm its status as a certified Living Wage Employer as we celebrate #LivingWageWeek 2025. Find out more.

Choosing the Right Glassware for Your Classroom

Kitting out your prep room with glassware doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve put together this buying guide to help you choose the right glass for safety, durability, and accurate experiments.

Failed Experiment or Learning Opportunity?

When experiments don’t go to plan, it can be frustrating, especially after careful preparation and attention to detail. But every unexpected result can offer a chance to learn. In this guide, Jacqueline Mitchell, our Territory Sales Manager for South London and the South of England, shares practical advice to help science technicians turn failed experiments into valuable learning opportunities

Spooky Experiment #2: Monster Vomit

Bring a frightful fizz to your lessons this Halloween with our Monster Vomit experiment! Watch hydrogen peroxide decompose into a bubbling eruption as pupils discover how catalysts speed up chemical reactions, a monstrously fun way to get them engaged in science! #HappyHalloween

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Julie’s Essential Toolkit for Science Technicians

What's in your technician toolkit? Julie shares her must-have essentials to make every prep room run smoothly. Whether you’re setting up experiments, managing materials, or keeping everything organised, these carefully chosen tools make a real difference every day.

Save up to 15% on Exclusive Motic Microscopes

For a limited time, give your science department a boost and save up to 15% on selected Motic Stellar 1-M Monocular Microscopes, trusted by educators worldwide. Designed for classroom use, these microscopes make it easy for students to explore, observe, and discover the microscopic world, inspiring curiosity and hands-on learning.

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Mental Wellbeing Tips For Science Technicians #WorldMentalHealthDay

In busy school environments, it can be easy to put wellbeing at the bottom of the priority list. But looking after mental health is essential, not just for staff individually, but also for creating a supportive and positive environment for students. That's why, this World Mental Health Day, we wanted to do something simple: ask you to share your top wellbeing tips.

Save 10% on Bollé Protective Eyewear – Limited Time Only!

Save 10% on Bollé protective eyewear, trusted by technicians and teachers alike for unbeatable comfort, clarity and safety. Work confidently with advanced lens technology and ergonomic design that keeps your vision clear and your eyes protected.

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Choosing the Right Microscope for Your Classroom

From optical quality to condenser types, choosing the right microscope depends on who will be using it and what they need to see. Our Microscope Buying Guide highlights key features to consider for KS3 through KS5, plus recommendations for the best models to suit different budgets and classroom needs. Read our buying guide before investing in your next microscope.

Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity in STEM

This Black History Month, we’re proud to highlight the work of BBSTEM (Black British Professionals in STEM), a foundation dedicated to increasing the representation of Black talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Product Spotlight – Smart Storage to Chemistry Must-Haves

This week’s Product Spotlight highlights lab essentials designed to make a science technician’s life easier. Keep your lab organised, improve efficiency, and support hands-on learning, all while stretching your budget further.

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Meet Your Local Rep for a Chance to Win a £50 Amazon Voucher

Book a virtual or in-person visit with your local rep this October and you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher. Your rep can provide product updates, advice and tailored support, making this the perfect time to connect. Don’t miss out — request your visit today!

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Is the National Curriculum Killing Practical Science?

Are exam pressures and tight budgets pushing hands-on experiments out of the classroom? At SLS Select Education, we believe practical science is essential, and we’re here to help keep it alive. Read our latest article written by Donna O'Connor, (our Education Product Manager, and former Lab Technician with 32 years’ experience) and explore why practical science is essential and how SLS Select Education is helping to keep it alive.

Webinar: New School Safety Eyewear Standards & Prescription Safety Glasses with Bollé

Missed our live session? You can now catch up on this free, expert-led webinar hosted by SLS Select Education in partnership with Bollé, a leading name in protective eyewear. We cover everything you need to know about the new school safety eyewear standards and how they impact your science department — plus practical advice on prescription safety glasses for staff and students.

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Choosing the Right Water Bath for Your School Science Labs

Water baths are a staple in every school science department, relied on for everything from heating experiments to maintaining stable temperatures during practicals. To help you choose the right model and get the most out of this essential equipment, check out our Water Bath Buying Guide, packed with practical advice, tips and insights!

Special Offers on Azlon® Delivery Tubes

For a limited time, enjoy great savings on Azlon® Delivery Tubes at SLS Select Education. Durable, reliable, and perfect for school science labs—now at special promotional prices.

Meet Kat & Jackie: Ex-Science Educators Who Now Support You

In this interview, Kat, a former science teacher, and Jackie, a former science technician, now part of the SLS Select Education team, share their insights into life in science education. They reflect on collaboration, communication, and mutual respect—the foundations that keep classrooms and prep rooms running smoothly. From planning practicals to day-to-day support, and even offering a helping hand in challenging moments, they show just how vital teamwork is in science education.

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Find a Golden Ticket – Win £50 SLS Select Education Voucher!

This term, SLS Select Education is adding a little extra excitement to your orders. We’re slipping Golden Tickets into a selection of customer deliveries and if you find one, you’ll receive a £50 SLS Select Education voucher to use on your next order!

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Product Spotlight – Do You Have Everything You Need This Term?

This week’s Product Spotlight focuses on three standout additions to your school science lab—each offering clever design, practical performance and permanently reduced prices to help stretch your budget further. From a compact lab centrifuge to heavy-duty lab paper towels, and a safe blue light solution for gel viewing, these products support hands-on learning without compromising on quality or safety.

Check out these low prices now!

Explore our Webinar Video Archive: Get Expert Tips & Demos

Discover all our webinars in one place. From physics demonstrations and lab safety to sustainability and immunology, these sessions are packed with expert-led guidance, practical support, and free CPD opportunities for school science technicians.

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Take Our Summer Quiz!

Think you can survive the prep room? Take our Summer Quiz! One lucky winner will take home a bundle of education-themed stickers, pin badges, and a science-style coffee beaker mug.

Product Spotlight – Essential School Science Equipment | 28th July 2025

Introducing our Product Spotlight, packed with essential school science lab equipment—now available at permanently reduced prices. These high-quality tools are perfect for enhancing hands-on science experiments in the classroom, supporting practical learning across physics, chemistry, and biology.

The Optika Air Track makes physics experiments on motion and collisions friction-free and engaging, while Johnson’s non-bleed pH test strips offer safe, accurate pH testing. For chemistry, the Quickfit Liebig Condenser delivers reliable distillation in a classic, durable design.

Check out these low prices now!

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New Catalogue, New Low Prices

The SLS Select Education 2025/2026 catalogue is here — and it’s packed with even more value for your science department! We’ve lowered the price of over 360 products, including top names like OHAUS, Simax, and Clifton. Click below to discover five standout savings!

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Behind the Scenes: Visiting the Site Where Our Chemicals Are Made

We recently had the opportunity to visit the facility where our SLS Select Education branded chemicals are produced. It was a great chance to explore the expert processes and high standards involved in creating the products trusted in school science labs across the country. From strict quality control to responsible, sustainable practices, every step is designed to ensure the chemicals are safe, reliable, and ready for classroom use.

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Celebrate World Youth Skills Day – Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists!

This Tuesday 15th July marked World Youth Skills Day – a day to recognise the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need for the future. At SLS Select Education, we’re proud to support educators in nurturing the next generation of scientists, innovators and problem-solvers.

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A Lifetime in the Lab... Chris Reflects on 60 Years as a Science Technician

Who keeps school science labs running smoothly for decades? Meet Chris from Ryde Academy, a science technician with over 60 years of experience (and a few memorable explosions!). With passion and humour, he’s the professional every school lab needs. At SLS Select Education, we’re proud to celebrate his incredible journey.

Bring PCR to Life in the Classroom With Primerdesign Easy Kit Refills

Bring molecular biology to life in the classroom with Primerdesign’s Easy Kit Refills — ready-to-use PCR kits designed for hands-on learning. With engaging topics like pathogen detection, species identification, and food authenticity, these kits make complex science accessible and exciting for students.

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Summer Lab Maintenance? Discover Our New Range of Arboles Gas and Water Lab Taps

Summer is the perfect time to tick off those lab maintenance jobs—and if you're replacing broken or outdated lab taps in your school, we've got just the thing for you. Check out our new range of gas and water lab taps from Arboles UK and make sure your lab is ready for September.

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New Product Launch: Nickel-Electro’s Clifton NE1M-25 Mini-Incubator Now Available

Introducing the Clifton NE1M-25 Incubator 25L from Nickel-Electro’s trusted Clifton line. This compact, British-built mini-incubator is small in size but big on performance, making it perfect for school laboratories with limited space but high standards. Now available to order.

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New Physics Webinar for School Science Technicians – Hosted by Lascells

Join us for an interactive Physics webinar tailored for school science technicians. Hosted by Lascells, this one-hour session features live demos, time-saving tips and a Q&A.

World Environment Day: Our Pledge For a Greener Future

Today, on World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, safer planet by taking steps toward climate action. In partnership with Ecologi, we are proud to announce our support for 100 tonnes of nature-based carbon avoidance, part of a verified forest protection initiative in Paraguay.

Data Harvest Tech Guide: Getting the Best Out of Your Colorimeter

Explore how the Data Harvest Wireless Colorimeter can help your students measure light absorbance and turbidity in biology and chemistry experiments. With built-in LEDs and wireless connectivity, it’s ideal for tracking enzyme activity, testing water quality, and studying reaction kinetics. Tips on calibration, cuvette care, wavelength selection ensure accurate and classroom-ready results.

Take a Look at Our 2025 Customer Satisfaction Results

We’re proud to share the results of our latest customer satisfaction survey, which highlight the positive impact of our continued commitment to service excellence. With a satisfaction rating of 94% and high scores across key areas like speed of response, friendliness, helpfulness and quality communication, the feedback speaks for itself. Curious to see more? Check out our results below!

100m² of Habitat Restoration: Supporting Biodiversity Through #NoMowMay

In the spirit of #NoMowMay, we’re proud to restore 100m² of natural habitat through Ecologi, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. This initiative marks a shift from our usual tree-planting efforts as we explore new ways to support the environment.

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Grab Your SLS Select Education 2025/2026 Catalogue - Out Now!

It's here. Our new catalogue has arrived!

Inside you’ll find nearly 6000 products from trusts brands, as well as new buying guides and over 4,000 price reductions.

Pick up your copy now, or read online now.

It's for scientists, by scientists.

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New Catalogue, New Offers – Free Biscuits and Discounts

The brand new 2025/2026 SLS Select Education catalogue has arrived — packed with the latest science education supplies for schools across the UK. To mark the launch, we're giving customers the chance to enjoy some fantastic rewards with our fantastic catalogue offers!

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Azlon® Delivery Tubes - Back in Stock!

They're back. We’re pleased to announce the return of a selection of Azlon's much-missed delivery tubes to the SLS Select Education range. These essential items have long been favourites in school science departments, and after a period of absence, they’re now officially reinstated in our portfolio.

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Earth Day 2025: Let's Talk Sustainability!

Did you know that Earth Day is just around the corner? Tuesday, 22nd April, marks a global reminder to reflect on our planet and the actions we can take to create a more sustainable future. This year, we’re doing something special - by inviting you to be a part of the change!

Join SLS Select Education at the Technicians' Summer Conference 2025!

SLS Select Education will be at the Technicians’ Summer Conference 2025 on Friday 27th June at The University of Birmingham School. Join us for hands-on workshops, networking, and a chance to celebrate the vital role of science technicians—come and say hello at our stand!

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Guess How Many Easter Eggs Are In Our Office, Win A Cadbury's Chocolate Gift Box

We've hidden a bunch of Easter eggs in our office, but can you guess how many? Get the right answer and you could win a Cadbury’s chocolate gift box! Watch the video, follow our socials, and comment your guess on one of our posts before the April 30th, 2025 deadline. Find out more!

April Outlet Sale! Stretch Your School’s Science Budget Further This Spring

Spring is here, and so are our incredible April offers! Check out our Outlet Sale, where you can stretch your school’s science budget further and provide high-quality supplies for your classroom. Stock up on essential science equipment at discounted prices. Don’t miss out!

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Win a STEM Lego Set with Our 2 Truths, 1 Lie Puzzle #Techognition

Celebrate #Techognition Week with our 2 Truths, 1 Lie competition! Join us from Monday March 24th to Thursday March 27th on social media as we share intriguing Tech Tales from school science labs on our social media. But here's the twist: while two stories will be true, one will be a cleverly crafted lie. Can you separate fact from fiction?

Watch Our Health and Safety for Science Technicians Webinar

Watch our brand new webinar 'Health & Safety for Science Technicians', presented by Gary D'Cruz of SLS Select Education and featuring guest Chris Pambou of Labexpert UK. This session covers essential safety practices for school labs.

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Celebrate British Science Week with Our ‘Best Image Taken Down a Microscope’ Competition!

Share your best images taken down a microscope and you could win a brand new Motic Stellar 1-T Microscope to continue exploring the microscopic world!

March Offers Alert! Save 10% on Labexpert UK Products – Limited Time Only!

We are offering 10% off on a range of Labexpert UK Database Software solutions for a limited time. These products help schools efficiently manage their chemical and equipment inventories, improving compliance and reducing risk. Don't miss out - stock up now!

New Product Range of Arboles Lab Taps - Out Now!

We're happy to introduce Arboles UK Water Taps to our portfolio. These taps are designed for precision, durability, and safety, making them ideal for school workspaces. Arboles offers practical solutions for both gas and water taps to meet specific needs. Contact us today to find out more.

Breaking Barriers - Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Physicists in School Labs, plus Lascells Cloud Chamber Experiment Video

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we want to highlight the importance of inspiring the next generation of female physicists to break barriers and shape the future of science. Plus, our expert sales rep Martin Hinsley and Dr. Nichola Swann present the Lascells Cloud Chamber experiment in our brand new video, which offers students a captivating way to explore particle physics and subatomic particles.

We're Raising The Progress Pride Flag for LGBT+ History Month

This February, we're proudly raising the Progress Pride flag as a symbol of our support for LGBT+ History Month at our National Distribution Centre in Fairham. At SLS Select Education, we strive to foster a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

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Find a Bargain In Our Outlet Sale — Limited Time, Whilst Stock Last!

Stretch your budget further with our Outlet Sale. We know how challenging it can be to stretch your school’s science budget. That’s why we’ve slashed prices across a range of equipment — to make high-quality science supplies more affordable for schools like yours. Don’t miss these limited-time offers — stock up and save now!

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Guess the Molecule, Win a Prize!

Think you can name the molecular structure of this 3D Molymod model? Watch our brand-new video to take a closer look. Guess correctly and you could win a £20 Amazon voucher!

Win a £20 Amazon Voucher! Prize Giveaway for #InternationalDayofEducation! Share Your Best Tech Tale

Win a £20 Amazon Voucher and a cool mug with coffee, tea and biscuits! To celebrate International Day of Education, we’re inviting all science technicians and educators to join the fun by sharing their most memorable “Tech Tales” from working in schools. 

SLS Select Education achieves EcoVadis Gold, demonstrating commitment to sustainability excellence

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating, lifting our accreditation from last year’s Bronze award. This places us in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally (specifically the 96th percentile) and stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to more sustainable practices across the business.

Why Choose SLS Select Education?

Discover why SLS Select Education is the ultimate choice for all your school science needs. We offer unbeatable pricing, an extensive product range, and a team of former technicians who genuinely understand your challenges. Find out how we can supercharge your science lab with quality equipment, helpful services and expert advice.

Nickel-Electro supports SLS Education with their contribution to a sustainable future

Nickel-Electro and SLS Select Education collaborate to enhance sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices with innovative products. This partnership reflects Nickel-Electro’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while supporting SLS Select Education’s sustainable solutions.

Read more to find out how!