Welcome to CATIE for Schools and Colleges

The CATIE website is sponsored by the Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), the trade association representing the cosmetic industry in the UK. CATIE is the CTPA’s educational service for schools and colleges. All materials have been written by practising teachers as we are keen that the site reflects the current classroom requirements.

Here are some quotes from teachers and pupils using the site:

‘It made learning fun - didn’t seem like lessons’,
‘Colourful and bright’. ‘Really enjoyed the interactive exercise’,
‘The site was easy to navigate even for 7 year olds’
About Face Facts, KS2 Science resource

‘The site gave very clear and interesting background information on personal care products we all use everyday, which made the site really interesting for the students’.
‘The quiz’s were both fun and helpful to test what the kids had learnt – they all have fun with this site’.
About Bare Facts, KS3 Science/Design Technology resource

‘A really clear and easily navigated site’, ‘Perfect for dipping in and out of’,‘Just the right length’ of modules to work with in a short lesson’,
‘Good materials to open up or start a debate’.
About The Feel Good Factor, KS3/4 Citizenship resource

NEW: Faces of Science highlights the many different scientific disciplines at work in the cosmetics and personal care industry and demonstrates the exciting science used to develop everyday products.  A Key Stage 4 science resource, it also covers PSHE and includes interactive animated features, interviews with real ‘faces’ employed by the industry and helps in developing careers.

We always aim to incorporate recommendations from teachers using this site when adding new materials. We hope you and your students will enjoy using these resources and welcome your comments. For the chance to win a £20 book token send your comments via our on-line questionnaire.