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Interview with Anna Sheridan: Education Director

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BS: Has the presence of Techniquest changed the way that schools teach science in Cardiff?

AS: Ok yeah. right. Well. I'm sure that, I'm sure that there has been an effect. Whether it's because teachers are coming to see CPD or because - children have come to Techniquest which means that maybe they've had an introduction to the topic or a revision of a particular topic and then the teacher can use the presentation as or the workshop as a reference point to say "Do you remember when we did this at Techniquest" or whatever. I'm sure that has had an effect. And you know, obviously the fact that Techniquest has been going since 86 and has had an education programme since the early 90s, there's been a lot of people who've been through Techniquest in that time and as I've said, whether it's through coming with their students or doing CPD or having outreach, I'm sure that's had some sort of effect on the way they teach and the way - students learn. But I know - you know it's also important to say that there are other - organizations such as Cardiff LEA who has run CPD during this time. So you know I'm- yes, Techniquest is absolutely - an important part of the educational establishment around this area. So South Wales and the west and south-west of England. And then obviously through Techniquest at Newy. (So) through to North Wales and Bracknell and whatever else. But just you know, generally through Techniquest here. So I think yeah, it's an important part of a wider educational establishment.