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

Primary Science Teaching Trust warmly welcomes all primary teachers

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 14:15 GMT

Pope A17

A warm welcome to the primary science networking space! Come along and pick up complimentary refreshments, meet other primary colleagues and find out more about how the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) can support you. We have expert advice on hand and a wealth of FREE resources to give away, including prize draws for many of our paid resources. We are delighted that TTS-group and Explorify are joining us in the networking space - please come along and chat to them about the latest resources and how to access their support.

Speakers

Barbara French

Communications and Content Manager, Primary Science Teaching Trust

Be sure to visit the PSTT's networking space on Level 2 of the Learning Hub outside rooms 227 to 231 on 5th and 6th January for refreshments and to discuss primary science.Here, you'll learn about support opportunities for your school as well as science resources to use with your... Read More →

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 14:15 GMT
Pope A17

Primary

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11

09:45 GMT

IOP's Physics and Tea

Saturday January 11, 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 →

Saturday January 11, 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

11:15 GMT

Chair Chat

Saturday January 11, 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

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

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 →

Alex Sinclair

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

Saturday January 11, 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

12:15 GMT

Science Education Beyond the Classroom

Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope LT C17

Have you recently left the classroom, or perhaps considering alternative career paths in science education? Maybe you are considering part time with a related role elsewhere. There is an increasing rise in the ‘portfolio’ career for educators. Come along to this discussion to consider the risks, opportunities, pros and cons of diversifying beyond the classroom. If you have already developed this sort of career come along and share your experiences.

Speakers

Joanna Pellereau

Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick

Having been a physics teacher and Head of Department for over a decade, I am now a teaching fellow at the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Warwick. I am also a University Lead Mentor at the National Institute of Teaching and Education at Coventry University. I also... Read More →

Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope LT C17

All

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

14:15 GMT

Primary Teach Meet

Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

ESLC C01

The primary teach meet is a great opportunity for people from the Primary Science Education Community to come together to network and hear about top tips, inspiring resources and not-to-be-missed opportunities.

Speakers

Sarah Eames CSciTeach

Primary Teacher and PSTT Mentor, Sandfield Close Primary School

Primary Teacher - I love teaching; I also love being a fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust and working for them 1 day a week. Yes, the best of both worlds! Proud to be on the ASE Primary Committee.Padlet link for 2024ASE Primary Teachmeet 2024 (padlet.com)... Read More →

Sheetal Kowalczyk

Primary Teacher, Bromley High Junior School

Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC C01

Primary

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

15:30 GMT

Maths skills of trainee science teachers: help us develop an audit tool!

Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT

Coates C22

Our previous survey of Science Initial Teacher Training providers and their trainees in England, conducted during 2023 showed that there is a systemic lack of focus on mathematical skills in science Initial Teacher Training. As a result of this work, the authors are developing a freely available targeted maths resource to support pre-service science teachers during their training year.

During this structured workshop, the authors will share the audit being developed, the results of initial testing and seek your input to the signposting of external resources which will support trainee teachers to further develop their science specific maths skills.

Help us to select and match the best resources to each maths skill.

This session relates to the books sold by ASE/Millgate titled the Language of Maths in Science and Grappling with Graphs.

Speakers

Dr Liz Nourshargh

Educational Consultant, N2Scientific

Caroline Neuberg

Leeds Trinity University, Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education Twitter, Leeds Trinity University

Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Coates C22

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 14-16, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants, ITEs