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!

13:15 GMT

Formative assessment without pencils

Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT

ESLC B05

Improving oracy through the Great Science Share for Schools. Prompts for talk offer ideal ways to formatively assess pupil’s learning in science. Find out more about the GSSfS Toolkit and the many ways in which you can promote discussion between pupils.

Speakers

Grace Marson

SEERIH Specialist Lead, University of Manchester

Frances Hunt

SEERIH Specialist Officer, SEERIH, University of Manchester

Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC B05

Primary

Theme Assessment
Key Stage / Audience Type 7 to 11, ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 11-14
Twitter feed @UoMSEERIH

08:45 GMT

There’s always room for a story!

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

ESLC B05

Science and stories, fact or fiction, are means to engage, inspire, enlighten and provoke. Jules and Lynne explore how using story as a pedagogic tool for primary science teachers. Join us for discussion and reflection on the space and place for stories in children’s science learning wherever you are in the world.

Speakers

Jules Pottle

Director, Artful Fox Creatives

I'm an experienced Primary Science Specialist Teacher. I work part-time in a local primary school and part-time as a teacher trainer providing INSET sessions across the country. I also write books to help teachers use oral stories and books in their science lessons to improve engagement... Read More →

Lynne Bianchi

Professor / Director, SEERIH, University of Manchester

Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Director of Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation HubComino Foundation Associate Great Science Share for Schools Campaign Director Principal Fellow of the HEA RSA Fellow

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B05

Primary

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @UoMSEERIH

12:15 GMT

Improving working scientifically in primary classrooms

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

ESLC B01

Bothered that your pupils only investigate questions that you give them? Concerned the quality of questions is poor when they’ll left to develop an enquiry?

In this session we’ll take you through an approach that improves your approach to scientific question-asking.

Speakers

Lynne Bianchi

Professor / Director, SEERIH, University of Manchester

Christina Whittaker

Co-lead Science Across The City Project, Science Across the City

Building Capacity in the primary science landscape, Working collaboratively, Systems leadership, School improvement, School self review ( & Deep Dives), nurturing leaders & outreach

Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B01

Primary

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @UoMSEERIH