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!

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

08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS Primary Practical Workshop

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

ESLC B07

This workshop is a circus of practical activities to try and take away, all using easily accessible and easy-to-use materials. All our activities are developed with teachers and trialled in schools with children.

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.

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B07

Primary

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

16:45 GMT

CLEAPSS Primary Ambassadors Launch Event - by CLEAPSS' invitation only

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

ESLC Level 2 Balcony above main door

This invitation only reception has been arranged by CLEAPSS and is an opportunity to launch their Primary Ambassadors' work moving forward.

Speakers

Steve Jones

Director, CLEAPSS

Steve taught science in secondary schools for 28 years before moving into advisory work, initially for Hertfordshire and then as a regional adviser for the Secondary National Strategy - Always passionate about practical work Steve believes that hands-on activities are quite simply... Read More →

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS

Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:45 GMT
ESLC Level 2 Balcony above main door

Primary

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

12:15 GMT

CLEAPSS: Science Ninja's - giving children a choice

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

Physics B23

Scientific enquiry is well recognised as an integral part of primary-aged science learning. However, there is debate about the extent to which children should be guided to design and carry out their own enquiries or be provided with instructions to follow. In this session the CLEAPSS Primary/King’s College London team will talk about the classroom research they have done, and the enquiry focused professional learning program they are running. We hope to explain our rationale and the methodology we are using, sharing some of the successes and challenges of our journey.

Creating the opportunity for some choice instigates powerful feelings of autonomy that help children take ownership of the activity and engage with their learning. Our aim is to help teachers feel comfortable about giving their children decision-making opportunities during practical enquiry activities and for their children to increasingly think of enquiries as theirs. The CLEAPSS/KCL Team will share some schools' early successes and welcome a shared discussion about their recent findings and reflections.

Speakers

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS

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 →

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS

Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Physics B23

Primary

Theme Research
Key Stage / Audience Type Selected by Research Group, ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group
Twitter feed @CLEAPSS_Primary