ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

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08:45 GMT

Building the Universe: Nuclear physics resources and kit loan scheme

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Physics C29

This session introduces curriculum-linked nuclear physics resources for GCSE and A-level physics (and Scottish and international equivalents), including cutting-edge research and real-world applications. Try out practical activities suitable for use with or without nuclear sources.

A free loan scheme is available to all UK schools to access the equipment demonstrated.

Find out more at bindingblocks.org.uk.

Speakers

Christian Diget

Nuclear Physics Researcher and Lecturer, University of York

Christian is a Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Physics ay University of York. He has over 20 years of experience in nuclear physics, specialising in nuclear astrophysics and nuclear medicine, and he is a national leader in nuclear physics public engagement. In this, Christian has led the... Read More →

Katherine Leech

Physics and Engineering Outreach Manager, University of York

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Physics C29

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, Post-16, ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers
Twitter feed @BindingBlocks

08:45 GMT

To Taste or Not to Taste! It May Be in Your Genes!

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Chemistry lab B5

What do your genes say about your food preference? Research behind bitter taste has been ongoing for over 100 years. The ability to taste the bitter compound PTC is inherited and can be determined by genotyping. Get hands-on experience teaching Mendelian genetics and genotyping in this workshop which you can easily bring to your classroom. In this scenario, help a non-bitter taster understand her family genetics - She is the only non-bitter taster in her family! Look at Punnett Squares to make a prediction, then run DNA samples to see the genotypes of the family members. See how bitter taste genotype and phenotype are linked, and how it can play a role in your fondness for certain foods!

This session is sponsored by Embitec / MiniOne Systems

Speakers

Erika Fong

Sales and Marketing, MiniOne Systems

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab B5

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, Trainees, Technicians

08:45 GMT

Developing our understanding of enquiry types

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Pope LT C15

Participants in this session will consider and discuss how they develop teachers' understanding of enquiry types, stimulated by the publication of a new edition of ‘It’s not fair – or is it?’ The authors of the new edition have considered questions such as:

•What are enquiry types?
•How useful are they?
•How have our definitions of them evolved since the publication of the National Curriculum (England) and the first edition of It's not fair?
•What do teachers and children need to know about them?
•Common misconceptions when teaching and learning about the enquiry types

They invite participants to join the conversation and consider the implications this has for their practice.

This session is related to the book It's not fair - or is it? which can be purchased from the ASE/Millgate bookshop.

Speakers

Liz Lawrence

Primary Science Education Consultant, Independent Consultant

I am a PSQM Hub Leader, Chartered Science Teacher, writer and resource developer (including earlier editions of It’s not fair - or is it? and PLAN resources). I have been involved in development of curriculum and assessment at national level. I was, at various times, a science subject... Read More →

Alex Sinclair

Senior Lecturer / Outgoing Co-Chair of ASE 23-24, St Mary's University and Association for Science Education

Lucy J Wood

Lecturer in Chemistry Education, Kings College London

I am a Lecturer in Chemistry Education at King’s College London with a research focus on practical work across primary and secondary settings. I have a passion for bringing scientific enquiry into the curriculum and have been closely involved in supporting professional development... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants

09:45 GMT

CLEAPSS: Biology practicals that work

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

ESLC C01

A talk showcasing a series of new and old Biology practicals, and discussion about how to ensure they work and how to get the best out of them in lessons

Speakers

Ai-Linh Tran

Biology Advisor, CLEAPSS

I worked as a biology teacher for over 11 years, both in the UK and overseas, before joining CLEAPSS in 2017.The focus of this session is to demonstrate examples of biology practicals that actually work! We will explore the published guidance on the CLEAPSS website and look at how... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC C01

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Industry, Global, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

09:45 GMT

The Deconstructed Practical

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Pope LT C15

During a practical activity students will be developing their substantive, disciplinary and procedural knowledge. When deciding on the purpose of a practical activity teachers need to consider all three of these areas of knowledge and how they develop over time. The Deconstructed Practical is a strategy for identifying and isolating the knowledge needed for, and developed during, a practical activity. This session outlines the strategy and supports delegates in putting the theory into practice.

By the end of this session delegates will have a better understanding of the importance of purpose in practical work and a strategy for developing disciplinary and procedural knowledge over time.

Speakers

Amanda Clegg

Consultant, AKC Educational Consultancy

Please talk to me about Practical work, Science ITT, CPD and coaching.I am passionate about the sequencing of procedural knowledge in order to support students make sense of practical work.By nature, through coaching and mentoring, I take pleasure in seeing others grow, develop and... Read More →

Karen Collns

Educational Consultant, Apogee Education Learning and Development

Talk to me about science teaching and education; I am passionate about improving science teaching, particularly practical work. You can also talk to me about science communication and the links between informal and formal science communication. I am a Chartered Science Teacher, Chartered... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope LT C15

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @kcoscience; @TeacherCoach1

09:45 GMT

The joy of practical primary science - more ideas

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Coates C22

Using surprising science to aid discussion and experimentation supports scientific thinking. In this practical workshop participants carry out activities which seem surprising. We will discuss how they work and how to use them in the classroom. Most of the activities will use materials easy to source so they are straightforward to replicate in the classroom.

Speakers

Sarah Sisson

Workshop leader, Sphere Science

Practical activities to do in classrooms, at school events and with families.

Meg Post

Workshop leader, Sphere Science

I am interested in supporting the personal development of scientific thinking in people of all ages, especially through investigative science and practical demonstration. My background, originally in manuscript conservation, is in teaching at all levels, currently especially primary... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Coates C22

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @SphereScience

11:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

ESLC A09 A

A chance to gets hands-on making equipment and carrying out the latest CLEAPSS practicals

Speakers

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC A09 A

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

11:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

ESLC A09 B

Drop-in anytime to try our reliable practicals demonstrating core biological principles. Discover relevant, engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Try something new or troubleshoot an old favourite, join us for ten minutes or two hours. Inspiration guaranteed! (For 11-19 teachers and technicians; ITE and trainees)

This session relates to the ASE Book Teaching Secondary Biology - click here to be directed to the resource in the ASE Bookshop and explore further details

Speakers

Alex Jenkin

Project Manager, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Alex project manages the Science and Plants for Schools project, overseeing SAPS’ attendance at the ASE Annual Conference and managing the development of our free teaching resources. Alex is keen to explore how plants can be used as examples across biology, not just in traditional... Read More →

Dan Jenkins

Head of Gatsby Plant Education Programme, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Dan is Head of the Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme and directs the Science and Plants for Schools project. For over 10 years Dan has developed practicals and resources for SAPS and is a dab hand at getting any plant to behave in the school lab. Dan’s background in plant... Read More →

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Gail officially joined SAPS in March 2020 but has been a keen enthusiast and support to SAPS for many years. She has worked with the team during our Train the Trainer events and demonstrated with us at the Association for Science Education (ASE) annual conferences on numerous occasions... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC A09 B

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

11:15 GMT

The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Chemistry lab B5

Join us on this hands-on workshop where we will unlock the secrets of Sickle Cell Disease. We will explore the genetics of sickle cell disease and genetic testing. Extend the narrative by becoming medical geneticists conducting newborn screenings for SCD to determine disease inheritance and susceptibility. We can wrap up with modern therapies now available for SCD.

Speakers

Erika Fong

Sales and Marketing, MiniOne Systems

Sponsors

Embitec (MiniOne Systems)

Molecular Biology Anywhere and for Everyone! The game changing MiniOne Electrophoresis System was first of its kind designed specifically for teachers and students to have equal access to key biotech techniques with engaging activities. Whether used in the classroom lab or at home... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Chemistry lab B5

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians, Trainees, ITEs

11:15 GMT

Using CLEAPSS Primary activities to support learning

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Pope A17

“I now understand that planning a practical lesson is nothing like planning an English lesson”. This revelatory quote comes from a Science Ninja Leader on our Science Ninja’s research project. Observing practical lessons, looking at pupil work and talking to teachers has shed light on many practical activities where the teachers recognised that their practical lessons did not support their intended learning. During this session we will share examples of pupil outcomes from some of these lessons.

Finding out what the teachers wanted from the activities and working with them to plan better lessons has provided us with a deep understanding of the kinds of support primary teachers need. In juxtaposition to the poor pupil outcomes shared, we will showcase activities we’ve since produced; explaining how we’ve incorporated the knowledge gained, through our research, so that they support teachers, in the ways we now know they need, to plan effective hands-on learning experiences.

Speakers

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS

Sally Fulford

Primary Consultant, CLEAPSS

Ex -secondary and primary science teacher now working (and loving my roles) as a consultant for Primary CLEAPSS, the Ogden Trust, PSQM, TAPS and more. Based in Devon.

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope A17

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS_Primary

12:15 GMT

AQA: Assessing Practical Science

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope A17

In this session we will be looking at the specific practical skills in the GCSE specifications and implications for assessment in our examinations.

We will be using examples from our assessments to support the development of students GCSE practical skills in the classroom.

Speakers

Lisa Mooney

Subject Support Manager for Science, AQA

Lisa Mooney has recently joined AQA as a Subject Support Manager for Science, she holds BSc Chemistry from the University of Manchester; PGCE Combined Science from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Teaching & Learning from the University of Chester. Lisa has 28 years of teaching... Read More →

Sponsors

AQA

Since 1903, we’ve been rewarding achievement by designing and delivering fair and inclusive assessment. We do this because we believe that quality assessment is an essential ingredient for a good education. We’re the most chosen exam board in England and we set and mark the papers... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope A17

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Advisors/Consultants, ITEs, Trainees, Global
Twitter feed @Science_AQA

12:15 GMT

BERG: Fostering pupils interest in science at higher education & beyond

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope A34

The session will present details of a successful University of East Anglia (UEA) science outreach widening participation project called Bringing Scientists To You. This innovative programme, for students in Year 8 and Year 9, involves UEA academics and PhD students delivering hands-on practical workshops in school classrooms. These link to a diversity of science subjects available at Higher Education (HE) and careers, involving topics and concepts that are familiar to the students from their current studies and relatable real world examples.

This talk will include details of the content used for demonstrating Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Computing and Mathematics in practical workshops. The programme is run at three host schools/colleges across Norfolk, over four days. The session will reveal how UEA delivers the workshops to around 400 students from up to 22 local schools each year whose pupils are from the most underrepresented groups in HE. It will be discussed how this project is part of a number that pupils can receive throughout their education journey with UEA and how it aims to build their science capital. Feedback from the programme and how it can be built upon will be shared.

While the talk will focus on the conference theme of practicals in a classroom, some of the other themes will be incorporated such as how professional journeys that students might take are communicated through the use of role models, the research that has taken place on the project to establish success and how sustainability, climate change and environmental issues are linked into some of the sessions.

Participating delegates, whether they are linked to schools or university, will be able to use the information and format presented, to produce a similar project of their own.

Speakers

Carl Harrington

Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences and Widening Participation Academic Lead (Science), University of East Anglia

George Witty

Lecturer in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics and Widening Participation Academic Lead (Science), University of East Anglia

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, Global, 14-16

12:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

ESLC A09 A

A chance to gets hands-on making equipment and carrying out the latest CLEAPSS practicals

Speakers

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC A09 A

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

12:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

Alex Jenkin

Project Manager, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Dan Jenkins

Head of Gatsby Plant Education Programme, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC A09 B

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

14:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

ESLC A09 A

A chance to gets hands-on making equipment and carrying out the latest CLEAPSS practicals

Speakers

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC A09 A

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

14:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

Alex Jenkin

Project Manager, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Dan Jenkins

Head of Gatsby Plant Education Programme, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC A09 B

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

14:15 GMT

How to organise and run an A level Chemistry Practical training day

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Coates C27

This session is aimed at chemistry teachers who are considering running an A level Chemistry training day aimed at teachers new to teaching A level. The session will explain the logstics of organising the day, how to secure funding, support, promotion of the event and how to evaluate its impact. The experiments carried out on the training day will be described in detail and include titration methods and organic synthesis. In addition how these practicals fit into the curriculum and are assessed will be included.

Speakers

Peter Heffernan

Head of Science, Elthorne Park High School

He has worked in secondary schools in Greater London, Essex and Lincolnshire and has also taught the International Baccalaureate in Bogota, Colombia. His particular focus is to raise achievement through delivery of good practical science. In today’s session Pete will be assisted... Read More →

Juliet Scully

Head of Chemistry, Elthorne Park High School

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C27

Post-16

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Technicians

14:15 GMT

Like winning the lottery': CREST practical kit boxes - Maria Rossini

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Coates C22

CREST Superstar activities have been well evaluated and respected for over 15 years, but time, resources and confidence are often barriers to teachers doing these impactful projects with their classes. Funded by the NCR foundation, the BSA sought to overcome these barriers by providing a holistic response through an 'everything' kit box.

This session will look at the activities, the kit provided and the feedback from teachers who have used the boxes so far. You'll have a chance to play, as well as find out how you might be able to get your hands on a (possibly free!) box for your school.

Speakers

Catherine Davies

Resources Manager, British Science Association

Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C22

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11

15:45 GMT

BERG: Microscopes as science capital: challenges and opportunities

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Pope A34

Are microscopes overlooked and undervalued in school science? In this session Andy will present four years of data from trainee science teachers on out of school experiences of using microscopes and the challenges of and opportunities for using microscopes in the classroom. Then, Andy will present the argument that microscopes are a gateway instrument to increasing Science Capital and lifelong engagement in STEM activities, as a hobby or as a career. Therefore, early positive informal and formal experiences of using a light microscope at home and at school should be optimised to improve engagement with STEM and uptake of STEM careers.
This will be followed by small group discussion of key questions and an opportunity to critique and develop these ideas.

Outcomes for delegates include engagement with new research data on the challenges and opportunities of using microscopes in secondary school and at home, considering the evidence within the frame of Science Capital, and contributing to discussion on experiences, perspective and solutions. Andy hopes that delegates will be able to engage in lively and thought-provoking conversation that could lead to real changes in practice.

Speakers

Andy Chandler-Grevatt

Senior Lecturer in Science Education, University of Brighton

Past ASE 11-19 Chair (2021-2022) and current Chair of Surrey and Sussex Region Curriculum Editor for Oxford University Press Smart Activate Senior Lecturer in Science Education, University of Brighton (ITE tutor) CSciTeach Talk to me about: assessment without testing, teacher... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, Global, Industry, Post-16, 14-16, Technicians, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @Grevster73

15:45 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

ESLC A09 A

A chance to gets hands-on making equipment and carrying out the latest CLEAPSS practicals

Speakers

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC A09 A

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

15:45 GMT

DNA Forensics Solves the Murder Mystery of Dr. Ward

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Chemistry lab B5

Step into the role of a crime scene investigator and explore potential clues left behind at the murder scene of Dr. Ward, such as hair, fingerprints, and DNA.
Can you use these pieces of evidence to help solve the mystery and identify the culprit? Join us for an engaging session where we will analyse evidence and conduct gel electrophoresis to find out WHODUNNIT!

Speakers

Erika Fong

Sales and Marketing, MiniOne Systems

Sponsors

Embitec (MiniOne Systems)

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Chemistry lab B5

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians, ITEs, Trainees

15:45 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

Alex Jenkin

Project Manager, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Dan Jenkins

Head of Gatsby Plant Education Programme, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC A09 B

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

15:45 GMT

Exploring Human Physiology with Go Direct Sensors: Balance, Chocolate, EKG,

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Physics lab

An engaging workshop exploring human physiology using Go Direct sensors. Dive into experiments on balance, the effects of chocolate, EKG monitoring, and grip strength analysis. Gain hands-on experience and deepen your understanding of these physiological processes in a fun and interactive environment.

Speakers

Dan Roberts

Sales and Technical Manager, IDS Education

At IDS Education, measurement is our passion. We bridge the gap between education and industry by providing measurement sensors that inspire exploration and innovation.We are proudly offer the world leading Vernier sensors, thoughtfully designed by educators for educators. These sensors... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Physics lab

Post-16

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, Post-16
Twitter feed @ids_Dan

15:45 GMT

Panel: The practicalities of practical work

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:45 GMT

Pope LT C17

The recently published report by the Royal Society on the Science Education Tracker survey indicates that we have had a fall off in practical activities in science classrooms. The question is why has this happened when we know that hands on practical activity motivates science learners and helps them learn.

This session draws in teachers and heads of science who will speak to the practical work situation in their school and help provide evidence of why this fall off is happening – lack of resources, teacher confidence with practical activity, shortage of lab space, overloaded curriculum, reduction in teaching time, post-covid catch up????

This session links with the panel session on post Covid practical work on Saturday.

Speakers

Jane Oldham

Lead Science Technician and Chair of ASE, De Ferrers Academy and Association for Science Education

Currently Chair of the ASE and the Lead Science Technician at the de Ferrers Academy, a large multi-site academy in the Midlands. Jane has been a Science Technician for 18 years, currently leading a team of 6 technicians, where she specialises in supporting KS4 and KS5 chemistry... Read More →

Jon Hale

Assistant Head (Assessment and Reporting), Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey

Korede Komalafi

Acting Head of Biology, Graveney School

Hannah Macgregor- Dignan

Luke Jones

Head of Science, Twyford C of E Academies Trust (Ealing)

Luke is Head of Science at Twyford CoE High School and has supported science curriculum development across four schools, which have an average progress 8 of over one. Luke has developed a practical curriculum looking at the practical skills required at A-Level and mapped these across... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:45 GMT
Pope LT C17

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, Teacher Developers
Twitter feed @theASE