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

CLEAPSS: Sustainability in science education

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Physics B23

We pay lip-service to green chemistry in the UK by including just one of the 12 published reasons from the American Chemical Society, for adopting a green chemistry approach. There are at least 5 more that are applicable to school practical chemistry. In this talk for teachers, technicians, publishers, exam bodies and consultants, we will show, with live demonstrations and videos, some of the results of adopting “green” principles. The talk will also cover the latest developments in Hydrogen based fuels in schools.

Speakers

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Bob Worley

CLEAPSS

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Physics B23

11-19

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

08:45 GMT

Misconceptions in exams - key lessons from the 2024 summer series

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Pope A1

In this interactive session, the OCR Science team will summarise the key lessons from the 2024 summer exam series. We will highlight some of the misconceptions to be overcome at GCSE and A Level. With the aid of candidate exemplars, we will discuss strategies and resources to deal with misconceptions.

Speakers

Amy Brewer

Science Subject Advisor, OCR

After 16 years in the classroom, teaching science of all flavours and levels in Sussex, Cambridgeshire and Ghana, roles as an ITT mentor and subject lead, I moved to OCR to support the development of the new AAQs in Applied Science and Human Biology. I also now lend my skills of... Read More →

Mike Jackson

Subject Advisor for Science, OCR

Sponsors

OCR

We are a leading not-for-profit UK Exam Board. As part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge, we have access to unrivalled expertise and research capacity across assessment and examinations.We provide qualifications which engage people... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A1

11-19

Theme Assessment
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @OCR_science

08:45 GMT

Teacher Retention- International Case Studies

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Coates C22

Is teacher attrition an inevitable fact of life? Annual attrition rates for Early Career Science Teachers in England are running at an eye watering 15% per annum despite major government initiatives. But this does not have to be case. Taking case studies from across the world delegates will be invited to see if there are lessons to be learned from further afield.

Speakers

Chris Shepherd

Strategic Lead (Recruitment & Retraining), Institute of Physics

My role is to improve the recruitment of physics teachers across the UK and Ireland. I lead a team that markets teaching as a career to wide audience from undergraduates through to career changers and returners, . We run the IOP Teacher Training Scholarship scheme on behalf of the... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C22

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type Global, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @_chrisshepherd_

08:45 GMT

Spaced Learning in Physics Education

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Coates C27

Can the whole of the Atomic Structure GCSE unit be taught and learnt in one hour? This workshop will explore the impact of Spaced Learning within lessons in physics education. This statistically significant study shows how recent advances in our understanding of neuroscience can be applied to the classroom to maximise learning rates.

Delegates will explore evidence-based approaches to implement Spaced Learning in their teaching, as well as gaining insight in this exciting area of cognitive science. Although the research study and associated peer-reviewed article presented is focused on physics teaching and learning, the strategies discussed are highly transferrable to other areas of the curriculum.

Speakers

Rachel Hartley

Pedagogy and Professional Practice Strategic Lead, Institute of Physics

Alessio Bernadelli

Professional Support Coach, Institute of Physics

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C27

All

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, FE/Skills, ITEs, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants

08:45 GMT

Why Geophysics matters

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

As we move further into the 21st century, numerically literate Earth scientist will be needed more than ever to help to tackle our planet and society’s most pressing challenges, including the energy transition towards a low-carbon future, ensuring global food and water security, and understanding and mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change. Geophysics provides exactly the needed skill set and is shortlisted by the UK Government as a profession in high demand, yet hardly known amongst science teachers.

This session explains what geophysics is: the application of physics to study planet Earth, addressing volcanism, earthquakes, resources, space weather, climate and environmental challenges; and why Geophysics matters for a sustainable future.

Speakers

Jurgen Neuberg

Professor, Leeds University

Professor J Neuberg is the Leader of the Geophysics program at the University of Leeds. He is chairman of the IAVCEI/IASPEI joint commission on Volcano Seismology and an equivalent group of the European Seismological Commission. Since 1997 he has been involved in the monitoring efforts... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Post-16

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type Post-16, ECTs, Teacher Developers, Global, Industry, ITEs

09:45 GMT

ECT's Keynote: Should practical work be like recipes?

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Pope LT C17

Engaging students in the practice of science is fundamental for learning. Debate persists over how this can be achieved in the classroom and the research reveals the potential and caution required if teachers are to utilise practical science activities effectively, as ‘hands-on’ and ‘minds-on’ learning opportunities.

In this keynote, we will review and discuss the importance of facilitating practical work that supports students’ deep intellectual engagement with the practice of science during inquiry-based activities and how this translates into improved learning.

We will reconsider research around inquiry-based learning, cognitive acceleration in science education, and classroom dialogue through a practical science lens. This body of research provides valuable insights into how this can be achieved in your classroom. Drawing from the real-classroom experiences of KS2-KS4 teachers (like you) who have adapted their pedagogical and assessment practices, we will illustrate how practical science activity can engage students in minds-on learning.

Speakers

Natasha Serret

Senior Lecturer in Education, Nottingham Trent University

Dr. Natasha Serret BA (Hons) MA PGCE SFHEAPrimary BA Joint Course LeaderSenior Lecturer in EducationNottingham Trent UniversityNottingham Institute of Education

Catarina Corriea

Lecturer in Education, University College London

Bio:I started my academic career as a PhD student in Thermochemistry in 2002, at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. For the next decade, I conducted research in photoacoustic calorimetry, structural characterisation of biomolecules through IRMPD, FT-ICR MS and computational chemistry... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope LT C17

11-19

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16

09:45 GMT

Required Practicals for Physics - GCSE and A-Level

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Physics C30

Join us to have a totally hands-on experience of the following Required Practicals. GCSE - Specific Heat Capacity; Acceleration - Newton’s 2nd; Radiation - Leslie’s cube; GCSE & A-Level How does the Resistance of a Wire depend on its length? A-Level - Simple harmonic motion in a spring mass system; Relationship between period and length of the pendulum; Time constant for a capacitor-resistor circuit; Free teaching resources available. Download our App EasySense2 onto your phone, it’s free as well (Android users allow all permissions when downloading).

Speakers

Iain Davison

UK Sales Manager, Data Harvest

I used to teach Secondary Science and did quite a lot of Primary Liaison. I was introduced to data-loggers in my first year of teaching in 1990 and used them ever since and always bought from Data Harvest. In 2000 I received the Institute of Electrical Engineers Teacher of The Year... Read More →

Andy Billington

Technical Support Officer, Data Harvest

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Physics C30

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, Post-16, Global
Twitter feed @dataharvestnews

09:45 GMT

Science education in an age of Misinformation

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

ESLC B01

We are living in an Age of Misinformation – much of it scientific. The problem is compounded by: a) the hubris that comes from the belief that Google can provide all the answers; b) the fallacious belief that we have no need of experts; and c) a science education which deludes itself that it can educate students to be scientifically literate. Yet nothing could be further from the truth as we are all dependent on the expertise of scientists as we are on the expertise of a plumber, lawyer or doctor. Most of the science that we encounter from how to mitigate climate change to the risks of vaccination are too complex and way beyond the boundaries of school science. The issue, it will be shown, is not one of evaluating the science but rather make judgements of credibility of scientific experts and the claims they put forward. What can and must school science do to help?

This workshop will present the findings of an international, interdisciplinary team which explored this issue and the recommendations that emerged from their work in the report – Science Education in an Age of Misinformation (available from https://sciedandmisinfo.stanford.edu/) . The workshop will be interactive drawing on classroom examples for participants to discuss and explore requiring the use of foundational media literacy strategies and the use of three key questions that must be asked of any scientific claim. These are: Is there a conflict of interest? Does this person/organization have the appropriate scientific expertise? And is there a scientific consensus on this topic?

Participants will have an opportunity to consider what they can do in their classrooms and discuss the arguments for why current curricula are woefully inadequate in addressing scientific misinformation which is undermining belief in science, and more broadly, belief in democracy.

Speakers

Jonathan Osborne

Professor, Stanford University

My career started by teaching science in London comprehensives in 1972 for 9 years. Curently I am the Kamalachari Professor in Science Education, Emeritus, in the Graduate School of Education, Stanford University in California but now back in the UK. I was President of the US National... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B01

11-19

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers

09:45 GMT

Professional registration - what it is and what's involved

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Pope A1

An introduction to professional registration with the Science Council. This workshop will explain what's involved, how you can apply and how to write a cracking application. The workshop will cover all registers - Chartered Science Teacher, Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician

Speakers

Rob Butler

Registrar - Association for Science Education, ASE

I'm a Chartered Science teacher, the registrar and Project Officer for the ASE (running the Keeping Science Practical project).I'm a senior professional development leader for the Science Learning Partnership network and I help the Science Council promote their professional registers... Read More →

Corinne Stevenson

Chair of Registration Board, ASE

I am a School Improvement adviser and work with schools in all phases, primary ,secondary and special-in all areas of science I also work with heads and governors on school improvement. I have supported many colleagues through the registration process in order that the achieve... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A1

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, Technicians, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @theASE

09:45 GMT

IOP's Physics and Tea

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 11:15 GMT

Physics Building foyer

The IOP is delighted to be hosting these informal tea and cake sessions for anyone interested in delivering physics education! Pop along, eat, drink and chat - we look forward to welcoming you.

Speakers

Ian Horsewell

Professional Community and Retention Strategic Lead, Institute of Physics

Sponsors

Institute of Physics

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting co-operation in physics around the world. We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds. Come along and visit an... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 11:15 GMT
Physics Building foyer

All

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, ECTs, FE/Skills, Advisors/Consultants, Technicians, Trainees

10:45 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

Friday January 10, 2025 10:45 - 11:15 GMT

All

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

11:15 GMT

Chair Chat

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 11:45 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?

If this is your first ASE Conference, then please come along and say Hello.

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

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 →

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 →

Alex Sinclair

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

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 →

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 11:45 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

11:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

CLEAPSS: Physics practicals that work

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Physics C29

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

Speakers

Samir Moezzi

Physics Advisor, CLEAPSS

Worked as a Physics teacher/HoP before joining CLEAPSS in 2013 as a Physics adviser. My main interests lie in nuclear physics and astrophysics. Come to my talk to see some novel ways of carrying out various practical work. Uses Arduino / Technology a lot.

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics C29

11-19

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

11:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Friday January 10, 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 →

Friday January 10, 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

2024 Alexander Award Everyday Science at Sreepur Village Bangladesh

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Physics B23

Sreepur Village in Bangladesh was established in 1989. It keeps mothers with their children. It received the 2024 Alexander Award from the ASE for their project Talking Science, a project set up in 2010 to enable the women recipients at Sreepur to find that they were carrying out science in many of their everyday activities and learning skills relevant to their lives when they return to their village . Information and skills such as how to put out fires, tell the time, filter water and grow vegetables in a sac gardens. A recent initiative is learning bicycle maintenance and repair. This presentation will illustrate some of the everyday activities that occur daily in this purpose-built village in Tengra area of Bangladesh.

Speakers

Dr Lady Sue Dale Tunnicliffe

Patron retired Reader in Science Eduction IOE, CASTME and UCL IOE

Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe was Reader in Science Education at UCL IOE, an experienced teacher of all ages, as well as at universities. Sue is a Former OFTSED inspector and Head of Education at the Zoological Society and has published both academic papers and 13 books . Sue is particularly... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics B23

All

Theme Other
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, FE/Skills, Trainees

11:15 GMT

Grasping UNESCO Sustainability Competencies through Gaming

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

ESLC B01

Einstein once said that “without changing our pattern of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems we created with our current patterns of thought.” These words emphasise the role of climate education and educators in “equipping learners with the skills, attributes and competencies required to safeguard our [highly interconnected] social, environmental and economic wellbeing” as encapsulated in UNESCO’s definition of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Understanding complex global issues requires a new ‘way of thinking’ that consider the many interactions that occur within and across ecological, social and economic systems. Furthermore, people who score higher on ‘systems thinking’ are consistently more likely to be better informed of value issues like climate change as personally important and so take more effective action.
Climate Fresk, is a highly engaging, gamified workshop, based in information taken from the latest IPCC Assessment Report3. This workshop is designed to facilitate conversations among participants and challenge their assumptions in relation to the mechanisms of climate change.

Having featured recently as a very popular article in ASE's own Primary Science journal and used extensively in teacher training, CPD courses and partnership schools at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland’s National ITE establishment, this workshop will be of intense interest to ASE members as it illustrates how to help children and teachers exercise their anticipatory and systems thinking competencies through use of a fun gaming platform as they gain an understanding of emergent earth system behaviour, involving feedback loops and climate tipping points, and the potential impacts of this behaviour on highly interconnected ecological, social and economic systems.

Speakers

Rob Collins

University of Strathclyde

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B01

All

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, ITEs

12:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

CLEAPSS: The rise of microscale chemistry

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

ESLC C01

A look at the latest developments in the rising area of chemistry education; Microscale chemistry

Speakers

Magda Polec

Chemistry Advisor, CLEAPSS

Bob Worley

CLEAPSS

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC C01

11-19

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS

12:15 GMT

Diversifying the secondary science curriculum - a case study

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Coates C22

This session looks at how a multi-academy trust developed a DEI vision and implemented that in the curriculum and resourcing of secondary science.

Speakers

Natalie Johnston

Trust Wide Subject Lead (Science), David Ross Education Trust

Natalie is a Trust Wide lead for Science for a MAT. She holds a BSc Hons in Human Genetics from Newcastle University, QTS from Bishop Grosseteste College Lincoln, MEd Educational Leadership from University of Buckingham and has just been offered a place to study MSc in Teacher Education... Read More →

Emma Swift

Deputy Headteacher, Alvaston Moor Academy

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Coates C22

11-19

Theme Inclusion and Diversity including SEND
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @Johnston_Nat_; @emmaswift

12:15 GMT

Making Climate Action Plans impactful

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope LT C15

We all need Climate Action Plans and Sustainability Leads but how do we make them impactful to deliver the scale of change needed at the pace that's needed? This presentation will describe the journey we are undertaking at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. A summary of our thinking behind the journey can be read in an article entitled 'The role of the education sector in shaping a sustainable future' in the Journal of Biological Education here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00219266.2024.2288418.

This presentation will cover:
•Developing a culture for sustainability in an organisation
•How to reduce your institution's carbon footprint
•Ways to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum
•Enhancing careers education
•Developing a voice to push for change.

Whether you are in initial teacher education, an early career teacher, an experienced teacher, someone with management responsibilities or in an organisation supporting the education sector you can be part of driving this agenda forward. There are a vast number of organisations supporting the education sector to move forward with sustainability and this can be daunting at times. This talk aims to give you concrete ideas for taking back to your organisation to help drive the change needed at the pace that's needed.

Speakers

Chris Graham

Sustainability Lead and Teacher of Biology, Hills Road Sixth Form College / SAPS

I am the Sustainability Lead and a Biology teacher at Hills Road Sixth Form College as well as the visiting teacher at Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS).I have 20 years experience in education and have been leading biology departments for most of that time although I recently... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope LT C15

11-19

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs
Twitter feed @DrGraham

12:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

12:15 GMT

How can the science of early brain development strengthen outcomes for children?

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

ESLC B01

Could the inclusion of the science of early brain development in the national curriculum build the skills and knowledge we need to close the attainment gap and build the next generation of parents and citizens? This session will take the form of a panel discussion on the science of early child development and the long-term impact that early experiences can have on the life chances of every child.

It will talk about the changes we could make to society and education through teaching children about early child development and hear from teachers who have done this by teaching the SEEN Curriculum. Speakers will be key players in education, and science leads/teachers who have taught the Kindred² SEEN programme to KS2/KS3 students.

The session will end with a Q&A and discussion with delegates, and we will be keen to hear your thoughts and questions

Suitable for early years, primary, secondary or policy audience with an interest in curricula and new approaches to teaching.
The SEEN Programme was developed in collaboration with Oxford University and two Expert Advisory Groups.
Kindred² is a charitable foundation working collaboratively with partner organisations to improve early education and early child development.

Kindred² is proud to be sponsoring this session for the ASE at its' 2025 Annual Conference.

Speakers

Felicity Gillespie

CEO, Kindred Squared

Felicity Gillespie is the Chief Executive of Kindred2, a private foundation focused on improving the quality of early childhood development. She is currently a member of the independent expert panel advising Sir David Bell’s Review of Early Years, commissioned by the Labour Party.Felicity... Read More →

Liz Robinson

CEO, Bid Education

Liz is a school and system leader, passionate about asking bigger questions about what school can or should be about and working with others to make that a reality. Liz began her headship back in 2006, and leads from a clear vision of education which acknowledges the reality of children... Read More →

Molly Devlin

Headteacher, Arkstart

Molly is the Headteacher at Ark Start, a nursery group based in London as well as the Early Years Network Lead for Ark Schools, leading curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment across the Ark Primary schools in Birmingham, Portsmouth, Hastings and London. Prior to this, Molly... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B01

All

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants, FE/Skills, Industry, Technicians, Trainees

12:15 GMT

Frontier Science: What makes a spider fly? And other stories from the Open Air Laboratories project

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Coates C27

How clean is the air that surrounds you where you live or that you breathe on your walk to school or work? Are there as many insects as there should there be in your garden or local park and does this number matter?
These kinds of starter questions have been used successfully to engage participants throughout the UK in a Citizen Science initiative called the ‘Open Air Laboratories Project’. Insights gained have helped shape the creation and implementation of scientific learning resources that can be adapted for use in diverse groups and settings, to improve understanding not only of our environment, but of more complex ideas such as ‘connectivity’ and ‘change’.

Speakers

Sara Goodacre

Professor, University of Nottingham (School of Life Sciences)

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Coates C27

Frontier Science

Theme Frontier Science
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, FE/Skills, Technicians, Trainees

14:15 GMT

(Early Career) Teachers and Technicians - working together

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

ESLC B01

Join the past Chair of the ASE's National Technician Committee for insights into school science technicians and teachers working together - how they collaborate to optimise best working practices!

Speakers

Jane Oldham

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

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC B01

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ECTs, Trainees
Twitter feed @theASE

14:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

Integrated circuits in an integrated curriculum – computing in physics

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Physics lab

Cheap and easy to use microcontrollers such as Arduino, BBC Micro:bit, and the Crumble are an excellent way to enhance your 11-18 physics curriculum. In this session we showcase and practice how to integrate strands of the computing curriculum into the physics classroom with hands on demonstrations of how you can build on your students programming skills.

Programming RGB LEDs to model the life cycle of stars (KS5 Physics)

Coding a reaction time experiment (KS3-4 Physics)

Visualising potential divider circuits (KS4-5 Physics)

Sensing circuits and control (BTEC/Vocational) is presented as a curriculum case study:
We teach a module focusing on sensors and transducers as part of the Applied Science BTEC course. To escape the monotony of multimeters, we have adapted the scheme of work to incorporate Micro:Bits instead. Using simple breadboard circuits to connect various sensors to the Micro:Bit, and quick drag & drop coding to retrieve data from them, we get meaningful readings which can be immediately put into contextual applications. In one experiment we use a reed switch to sound a burglar alarm, in another we make an LED array tell the user if their plant’s soil is too wet, too dry or just right. Students leave equipped with the theoretical knowledge of how sensors work, the practical skills to use them in real-life scenarios, and the confidence to explore further.

Speakers

Jed Marshall

Lead Practitioner, Alexandra Park School

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Physics lab

11-19

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

14:15 GMT

Is Neuorodivergence a science superpower? Supporting neurodiverse teachers and students

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

ESLC C01

In the evolving landscape of education, embracing neurodiversity is essential as more adolescents and adults become aware of their neurodiverse traits and the impact on their daily lives. There is greater acceptance in the science community that a neurodiverse team brings many benefits, but how can we adapt our learning environments to allow everyone to flourish? This session explores the hidden strengths and the needs of neurodivergent teachers and students. We will be exploring strategies to create supportive, inclusive science classrooms, and what needs to be addressed at the institution level.

The New ‘Normal’ and Neurodiversity
We will challenge traditional notions of normality, highlighting the unique strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to science, such as hyperfocus and creativity. Real-life examples will illustrate their significant contributions.

Supporting Neurodivergent Students and Teachers
Discover techniques to adapt activities and manage executive function challenges that are science specific. Share strategies to reduce the administrative burden on teachers. Participants will engage in designing inclusive science activities, promoting collaboration.

Creating a Supportive Environment
Latest research and case studies will showcase best practices for fostering an inclusive classroom. We will discuss recognising hidden struggles and promoting well-being for both students and teachers.

Interactive and Sensory-Friendly
We are requesting dimmed lighting and flexible seating, so that this session ensures comfort for all attendees. Open discussions will allow sharing of experiences and solutions.

Join us to unlock the potential of neurodivergent learners and educators, making science education inclusive for all.

Speakers

Rachel Hartley

Pedagogy and Professional Practice Strategic Lead, Institute of Physics

Carole Kenrick

School-based teacher educator and CPD provider (Professional Support Coach at the Institute of Physics), Institute of Physics

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC C01

11-19

Theme Inclusion and Diversity including SEND
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, FE/Skills, ITEs, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @rachelphysics

14:15 GMT

Mastering effective pedagogy with the RSC's new on demand course

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Pope LT C17

Join us for a dynamic, one-hour introductory session focused on mastering pedagogy in light of the RSC’s new on-line, on-demand course ‘Effective Pedagogy’. This session features a panel of expert authors and educators who will provide valuable insights into essential pedagogical topics, such as cognitive science and checking for understanding. Our experts will share their experiences and successful practices, offering practical strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Find out how you can make the most of the RSC’s fully funded teaching resources and the RSC’s ‘Education in Chemistry’ magazine articles alongside the on-demand course as part of your professional teaching journey.

Speakers

Andrea Mallaburn

Reader in Science Education, ITT Partnership Lead and RSC Teacher Developer, Author, Liverpool John Moores University

Matthew Parks

Head of Chemistry and RSC Teacher Developer, Author

Katayune Presland

Education Coordinator (Teacher PD), Royal Society of Chemistry

Stephanie Kancy

Education Executive (Teacher PD), Royal Society of Chemsitry

Sponsors

Royal Society of Chemistry

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Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C17

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, Trainees, ECTs, 11-14, Post-16, Global, Teacher Developers

14:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

Frontier Science: Under the microscope - bringing electron microscopy to life for all audiences

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Coates C27

Electron Microscopy (EM) is a powerful tool that reveals structures at the micro and nanoscales, offering a unique window into the microscopic world. Despite its transformative capabilities, EM remains relatively unknown outside of academic circles, with minimal exposure in standard school curricula—briefly touched on at A-level biology. Yet, its potential to enhance learning goes far beyond the sciences. Imagine teaching cell biology by showing real EM images of different cell types, or bringing abstract concepts to life in subjects like history with stunning details of ancient glass.

Under the Microscope is a public engagement initiative designed around a simple yet exciting question: "What would you like to see imaged at the microscale?" This talk explores how EM can break down barriers and captivate diverse audiences. Since its inception in 2023, it has evolved from being purely online to being shown on TV, going international, and reaching local communities including children from SEND backgrounds.

Join Dr. Luke Norman as he demonstrates how a single concept can be adapted to reach different audiences through creative mediums. Like Ant-Man, get ready to shrink down and explore the fascinating world at the nanoscale, where every detail tells a story.

Speakers

Luke Norman

Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, University of Nottingham

Dr Luke NormanKnowledge Exchange FellowNanoscale and Microscale Research CentreE: Luke.norman2@nottingham.ac.uk W: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/people/luke.norman2Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nmRC)W: www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmrcFollow uslinktr.ee/uonnmrc ... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C27

Frontier Science

Theme Frontier Science
Key Stage / Audience Type 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ECTs, Advisors/Consultants, Industry, ITEs, Teacher Developers, Technicians, Trainees, FE/Skills

15:15 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

Friday January 10, 2025 15:15 - 15:45 GMT

All

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

15:45 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

No physics teachers! Who cares? We do..

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

ESLC B01

Stories, observations, opportunities and insights from the physics coaching community.

Under a rock you would have been to have remained unaware of physics teacher recruitment and retention problems in UK schools.

This session draws together voices from the physics coaching community, a long running pool of expertise trickle funded by DfE and centrally organised over the years by IoP & more recently STEM learning.

We will celebrate the amazing work being done by teachers of physics both in and out of specialism. Reflect on the power of networks. Share lessons leant by the coaching community... and, perhaps most importantly, give you as many brilliant physics engagement ideas, quick wins, and unforgettable demonstrations as we can pack into this session.

Speakers

Henry Hammond

Stimulating Physics Network (SPN) Lead, Stimulating Physics Network (SPN)

Kerry Colyer

Stimulating Physics Network (SPN) lead, Stimulating Physics Network (SPN)

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B01

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16
Twitter feed @science_aps

15:45 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Friday January 10, 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

Friday January 10, 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

16:45 GMT

Meet and Greet the 11-19 Committee

Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:30 GMT

Pope A1

If you are a secondary teacher or science education consultant, come along to the "Meet the 11 to 19 Committee" session at the end of Friday 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 for one of the ASE journals?

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

Speakers

Wendy Pearmain

Chair of 11-19 Committee, ASE

Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:30 GMT
Pope A1

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @theASE

19:00 GMT

Friday's Social: Curry and Quiz night with PAYG Bar!

Friday January 10, 2025 19:00 - 22:00 GMT

The Great Hall, Trent Building

Come along to ASE's Friday Curry and quiz night Social from 19:00 (ticket entry only on Eventbrite) for a great evening of fun with good food and company. There will be a pay as you go bar too, with a lovely relaxed atmosphere for everyone to meet up with colleagues, talk about the day and plan for Saturday at Annual Conference 2025. Book early as numbers -are limited. The ASE Quizmasters, Chair of the ASE Jane Oldham RSciTech and outgoing Co-Chair Alex Sinclair, are sure to provide great entertainment for the evening!

If you are coming to the conference on your own, don't be put off! We have a friendly community ready to welcome you to the evening and ensure you're in great company. You'll be greeted at the door by one of our hosts, and if you're flying solo, we can introduce you to others and help you join a quiz team, so you can connect and enjoy the event together.

Speakers

All

Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, ECTs, FE/Skills, ITEs, Teacher Developers, Technicians, Trainees