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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09:45 GMT

Practical work with plants for new technicians: Get the pondweed bubbling!

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

Chemistry Lab C10 A

Get hands-on experience with common plant-based practicals for secondary and post-16 science. Designed for those new to providing biology technical support, you will:

•explore the preparation and set-up for plant practicals including bubbling pondweed, photosynthesis with algal balls and root tip mitosis
•be introduced to core GCSE and A-level practical SAPS resources
•grow your confidence sourcing, caring for and preparing live plant material
•be introduced to further SAPS resources

Visit us at www.saps.org.uk
Tweet @SAPS_News
View our demos at youtube.com/ScienceAndPlants

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 →

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians
Twitter feed @SAPS_News

11:15 GMT

Technicians: Make and take - resources and ideas workshop

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

Chemistry Lab C10 A

A hands on session with a selection of activites for you to make and take away. The activities are ideal for science clubs, practical lessons and more, and include ideas suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4.

Speakers

Sarah James

Science Technician, Fairfax Academy

All resources available here - https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=4513166

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians

12:15 GMT

Technicians: Osmosis and diffusion

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

Chemistry Lab C10 A

NOT…… Just those things with chips and air fresheners??

Refresh or learn other simple ways to show these dear old science topics.

Try out an Osmosis circus and Diffusion demos, particularly aimed at Technicians new to the role.

Speakers

Jenny Baker

Science Technician, The Corby Sixth Form College

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians
Twitter feed @theASE

14:15 GMT

Technicians: Practical Adaptations for SEND

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

Chemistry Lab C10 A

This session looks at ways to adapt practicals and resources to make them accessible to all learners. There will be a chance to try some of them out for yourself.

Speakers

Fiona Roberts RSciTech

Senior Science Technician / Chair of ASE Technicians Committee, Bolton School

I have been a school science technician for 14 years. Prior to this I was a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology working for the NHS.I currently work across biology, chemistry & physics in KS3 & KS4.I'm a member of the ASE Technician's committee & collate the Prep Room pages for... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians

15:45 GMT

Technicians: New technicians (TBC)

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

Chemistry Lab C10 A

Speakers

Jeanette Dyer

Science Technician, Melbourn Village College

Science technician for 12 years (2012- present)Experience at KS3 and KS4 for all sciences and KS5 BiologyAssociate Facilitator for STEM Learning since 2019 (Cambridge and Peterborough SLP) - deliver training courses for TechniciansRan STEM club at school for 2 years - now support... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A

Technicians

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type Technicians