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 for this year 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 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

ASE Project: Why is core maths so important to you?

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

Coates C27

In early 2024, the Department for Education announced additional funding to schools and colleges offering the Level 3 Core Maths course for post 16 students. Building from GCSE Maths, Core Maths develops students’ ability to apply maths to real-world contexts they will meet in other areas of study, work and life. In this workshop, secondary science teachers will gain an insight into the Core Maths qualification and why it is important for teachers and students to be aware of it from KS3 upwards.

This event is being run in partnership with the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), with support from the Dept for Education.

Speakers

Marianne Cutler

Director, Policy and Curriculum Innovation, ASE

Marianne has overall responsibility for curriculum support and projects at the ASE. She works closely with ASE committees and manages professional development projects.

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting

An author and CPD presenter, I was a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them as team leader. I then worked as a consultant, supporting teachers and science teams, training teachers and developing curriculum materials. I am now a Series Editor for Collins, CPD Trainer for AQA and Development... Read More →

Sarah Denison

MfBT joint ASE / AMSP project (DfE funded), AMSP

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Tom Rainbow

MfBT joint ASE / AMSP project (DfE funded), AMSP/MEI

I currently work as a maths education support specialist within the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP), which is led and delivered by Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI). I have shared responsibility within this role for supporting teachers in the delivery of the level... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C27

Post-16

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants
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11:15 GMT

ASE Project: Using technology to explore authentic data in science classrooms

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

Coates C27

Mathematical and data sciences are everywhere, and their influence is growing. Our education system must adapt’ – A new approach to mathematics and data education, Royal Society 2023. Using authentic scientific data sets this workshop will give delegates experience of how they can use free technology in the classroom to help their students explore and understand data sets from the natural world.

This ASE event is being run in partnership with the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme, with support from the Department for Education.

Speakers

Marianne Cutler

Director, Policy and Curriculum Innovation, ASE

Marianne has overall responsibility for curriculum support and projects at the ASE. She works closely with ASE committees and manages professional development projects.

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting

Sarah Denison

MfBT joint ASE / AMSP project (DfE funded), AMSP

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Tom Rainbow

MfBT joint ASE / AMSP project (DfE funded), AMSP/MEI

Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C27

11-19

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, Trainees, ECTs, Post-16
Twitter feed @theASE

12:15 GMT

Honorary and Professional Members lunch

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

Chemistry Building Foyer

This lunch (by invitation only) is for those Honorary ASE members and science teachers and technicians who have gained professional registration or Chartership: CSciTeach, RSci or RSciTech, all of whom are invited to join Lynn Ladbrook, the ASE's CEO.

Speakers

Lynn Ladbrook

Chief Executive, Association for Science Education

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 →

Chris Harrison

Professor of Science Education, King’s College London

Researcher keen to work at classroom level. Teacher educator. Research interest: Assessment and especially Assessment for Learning. Inquiry in science/experimental science. Professional Learning and practice-based evidence. Big, big ASE enthusiast!!

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

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Technicians
Twitter feed @theASE

12:15 GMT

Panel: How does research influence initial teacher education?

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

Pope LT C15

In England, the government framework for initial teacher education is based on educational research from around the world. In this session we will explore:

how the research identified in the framework influences initial teacher education
what other research influences initial teacher education, positively and negatively
what research we would like to see carried out about initial teacher education

ASE Teacher Developers Committee and Research Committee will jointly curate and host this session.

Speakers

Emily Perry

Professor of Education, Sheffield Hallam Institute of Education

Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

Primary Science Education Consultant

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope LT C15

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, Teacher Developers, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants, 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
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15:15 GMT

Chair Chat

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

Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atrium

Our dedicated Chair Trio invite you to drop-in to the “Chair-Chat” sessions on one of the days of Annual Conference 2025.

Got a question? Ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes? Ever thought about getting involved in Committee activities? Are you wanting to know more about Professional Registration or writing an article in one of the ASE journals? First time attending our flagship Conference?

We look forward to hearing your questions and will endeavour to answer them or point you in a selection of possible right directions!

Speakers

David Allen

Associate Professor Learning and Teaching / Chair Elect for the ASE 24-25, University of Hertfordshire & Creative Primary Science Education Consultancy

I worked in primary schools for over twenty years as a classteacher, senior leader and Deputy Headteacher. I taught across Key stages 1, 2 and 3 in UK and in Spain. During this time I developed a passion for science, art and design, improvised drama, assessment for learning, creativity... Read More →

Professor Leigh Hoath

ITE Lecturer and ASE Co Chair, Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom

Professor Leigh Hoath leads science education at Leeds Trinity University in the UK as Deputy Dean of Faculty, and is the co-founder of an organisation leading curriculum development concerning climate change education (Climate Adapted Pathways for Education - CAPE). She is the outgoing... Read More →

Jane Oldham

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

Alex Sinclair

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

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:15 - 15:45 GMT
Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atrium

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, ECTs, FE/Skills, Global, Industry, ITEs, Technicians, Trainees
Twitter feed @theASE

15:45 GMT

ASE Policy Group: what does ASE do for members and what should we do next?

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

Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Speakers

Jane Turner CSciTeach

Associate Professor for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Primary Science Quality Mark (University of Hertfordshire)

Associate Professor Jane Turner BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, CsciTeachJane taught in primary schools in Hertfordshire and London. She is the director of the Primary Science Quality Mark, based at the University of Hertfordshire. Jane has written and contributed to several primary and early... Read More →

Helen Darlington CSciTeach

Faculty Progress Leader: Science

Dr Helen Darlington, CSciTeach, is currently Faculty Progress Leader for Science at South Wirral High School. She is an innovative and experienced teacher of science, biology and psychology with over 20 years of classroom experience. In addition to classroom teaching she has had a... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, FE/Skills, ECTs, Teacher Developers, Technicians, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @theASE

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

Jon Hale

Head of Biology, 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
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16:50 GMT

Meet and Greet the ASE Teacher Developers' Committee

Thursday January 9, 2025 16:50 - 17:30 GMT

Pope A1

ASE Teacher Developers' supports those whose roles include:

The design, coordination and facilitation of professional development , mentoring and coaching, whether in school, schools groups or external
Subject and departmental leadership

If this is you, come along to the "Meet the ASE Futures Committee" session at the end of Thursday of Annual Conference 2025. We'll share upcoming activities led by the committee and talk about the ways you can get involved. We are keen to hear your views about how the ASE Futures Group can support you and your colleagues.

We look forward to listening to your questions and will endeavour to answer them!

Speakers

Emily Perry

Professor of Education, Sheffield Hallam Institute of Education

Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

Primary Science Education Consultant

Thursday January 9, 2025 16:50 - 17:30 GMT
Pope A1

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type Teacher Developers, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants, 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, FE/Skills
Twitter feed @theASE