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ASE 2025 Annual Conference
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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Thursday, January 9
 

08:45 GMT

Developing our understanding of enquiry types
Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
Participants in this session will consider and discuss how they develop teachers' understanding of enquiry types, stimulated by the publication of a new edition of ‘It’s not fair – or is it?’ The authors of the new edition have considered questions such as:

•What are enquiry types?
•How useful are they?
•How have our definitions of them evolved since the publication of the National Curriculum (England) and the first edition of It's not fair?
•What do teachers and children need to know about them?
•Common misconceptions when teaching and learning about the enquiry types

They invite participants to join the conversation and consider the implications this has for their practice.

This session is related to the book It's not fair - or is it? which can be purchased from the ASE/Millgate bookshop.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Lawrence

Liz Lawrence

Primary Science Education Consultant, Independent Consultant
I am a PSQM Senior Regional Hub Leader, Chartered Science Teacher, writer and resource developer (including It’s not fair - or is it? and PLAN resources). I have been involved in development of curriculum and assessment at national level. I was, at various times, a science subject... Read More →
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Alex Sinclair

Senior Lecturer / Outgoing Co-Chair of ASE 23-24, St Mary's University and Association for Science Education
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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 →
Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

08:45 GMT

Our Place on Earth: Raising the voice and agency of young children
Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A17
Our Place on Earth is a Wonderseekers (the charity behind Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium) programme, with objectives to build partnerships to broaden our organisational expertise and credibility, expand and diversify our science engagement work to engage children with the natural sciences and local natural heritage, develop essential science enquiry skills and build awareness of local conservation.  These objectives will be achieved by developing engaging, inclusive learning experiences and resources, on-site and in communities, to create equitable opportunities for children, especially those from underserved communities. Further, the output of this programme is to facilitate children's voice and be a better learning organisation, by developing equitable co-working practices with children, scientists and other practitioners. This will allow us to deliver a relevant, relatable project and inform future developments and social change.

This session will discuss the findings from the development phase of the programme, highlighting the activities undertaken, the lessons learned from those sessions, including how we have worked with an artist and scientists in developing the activities for children. The findings from our study into the voices and concerns of children about the environment, will be shared with the audience, as well as an outline of how we have made the activities accessible to a diverse range of needs. The focus of this session will be on accessibility and how to provide opportunities to capture children’s voice and provide them with a sense of agency about the environment, tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. We feel that it is important to highlight to children that climate change is on their doorstep and is something they can tangibly get involved with - creating a network of opportunities within the local community (e.g. citizen science, experience days with researchers and in-house school trip activities). The programme also entails the design of an exhibition space that will function as an accessible learning space too.

Attendants of the sessions will be able to engage with some of the activities that were carried out during the development phase of the programme, including learning about soil, sound in nature, light pollution, sustainable farming and the conservation of endangered species. Following a short presentation and activity period, there will be time dedicated to Q&A to discuss matters such as SEND provision, what accessibility means to you and us, how strive to provide as equitable an experience as possible and what we are doing to open the floor to children’s voice.
Speakers
NM

Nikhil Mistry

Head of Curiosity, Winchester Science Centre by Wonderseekers
EH

Emiley Hinton

Project Officer (Our Place on Earth), Wonderseekers
Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A17
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Enabling change through the assessment of thinking scientifically
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A17
In an era of diminishing teacher autonomy (OECD 2016; Worth and Van den Brande 2020), many teachers find they are unable to enact change in their practice. In our presentation, we will model some professional learning experiences that we believe can empower teachers to refine their practice.

Our session has two aims. There is a growing body of professional resources that seeks to support children to think scientifically. Firstly, we will model how to introduce a professional resource through an analysis of children's work as illustrations of aspects of Dr. Murphy's Thinking Scientifically Matrix. This matrix articulates a progression in children's thinking in primary science.
Secondly, building on Dr. Serret’s research expertise in enabling pedagogical transformation, we will share some effective approaches that help to communicate evidence-informed pedagogy across a community of practitioners.

Through this, our presentation considers how to introduce pedagogical initiatives (e.g. A Thinking Scientifically Matrix) that allows teachers to integrate this within their existing practice but also encourages them to make small, significant shifts in how they assess, teach and plan in primary science.

In this session you will:
•Have the opportunity to engage in first-hand experiences of applying a pedagogical tool (thinking scientifically matrix) to children’s work.
•Identify how teachers might adapt their planning and teaching when integrating new pedagogy within their existing practice.
•Think about the potential that different professional learning experiences can offer in enabling teachers to enact change in their practice.
Speakers
AM

Alison Murphy

Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
NS

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
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A17
  Primary

09:45 GMT

The joy of practical primary science - more ideas
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Coates C22
Using surprising science to aid discussion and experimentation supports scientific thinking.  In this practical workshop participants carry out activities which seem surprising.  We will discuss how they work and how to use them in the classroom. Most of the activities will use materials easy to source so they are straightforward to replicate in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Sisson

Sarah Sisson

Workshop leader, Sphere Science
Practical activities to do in classrooms, at school events and with families.
MP

Meg Post

Workshop leader, Sphere Science
I am interested in supporting the personal development of scientific thinking in people of all ages, especially through investigative science and practical demonstration. My background, originally in manuscript conservation, is in teaching at all levels, currently especially primary... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Coates C22
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Using iPads to enhance Science teaching
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Chemistry lab B5
Do you have sets of iPads that you are not sure how to include in your science lessons?  Do you want to find out how technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning?  We will show you some practical ways that you can use iPads within your science teaching.  This session will leave you with ideas to use next week in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya White

Tanya White

Associate Headteacher, Transform Trust
Associate Headteacher: Science Lead for the Transform Trust (MAT with 21 primary schools in Nottingham and Derby)
PH

Phil Herd

Associate Headteacher, Transform Trust
Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Chemistry lab B5
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Scientist's Story Time - Unlocking Rich Contexts in Children's Literature
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C22
Rich contexts, taken from children’s literature, can be used to give pupils a purpose for scientific learning. Stories promote emotive responses - leading to children being more invested in their learning. By using drama conventions, children become real scientists; help well-known characters and understand the breadth of STEM careers available. In a post-lockdown world, this re-builds resilience, problem-solving, collaboration and metacognition.

In Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man, local farmers are outraged by a giant metal man destroying their livelihoods and are desperate for help. As electrical engineers, can pupils learn the substantive and disciplinary knowledge required to stop him in his tracks?

Delegates will step in to fictional contexts and solve problems as working scientists. During the workshop, they will learn how to carefully select age-appropriate texts for purpose and build a progressive sequence of substantive and disciplinary knowledge for a range of topics across the primary science curriculum. There will also be opportunities to consider wider, meaningful curriculum links and outdoor learning opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Riley

Rebecca Riley

PSTT Fellow, Assistant Headteacher, Curriculum Lead, Enhance Academy Trust
JH

Joshua Hammond

Enhance Academy Trust, Class Teacher, Maths and computing lead, Enhance Academy Trust
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C22
  Primary

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
JH

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS
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Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS
avatar for Sally Fulford

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

13:15 GMT

Engineering education in primary schools is going well when…
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
If you’re keen to identify the benefits and opportunities of taking an engineering-approach in your primary classroom, the Engineering in Primary School Stakeholder Group (EiPs) are the people to meet. A cross-sector group working to improve awareness and quality of provision through the mainstream and enrichment curriculum.

This is a one-stop shop for all you need to know about engineering education opportunities for 5-11 year olds.
Speakers
avatar for Lynne Bianchi

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
DP

Dan Powell

Head of NEON, Engineering UK
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
  Primary

13:15 GMT

How to develop exploratory talk
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Coates C27
The session will give a brief overview of the Assessment Companion for Thinking Skills (ACTS) developed as part of a transnational Erasmus project. The main part of the workshop will be interactively using the Exploratory Talk Tool from this project and discussing how relevant this is to Science Teachers
Speakers
avatar for Alex Black

Alex Black

Owner, ABC-Learning
CASE materials https://community.letsthink.org.uk/
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Coates C27
  Primary

13:15 GMT

Science outside the primary classroom
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope A17
Science outside the primary classroom: Supporting teacher trainees' skills in effective outdoor teaching and learning.

This project aimed to enhance the confidence, learning and teaching of students in ITT by understanding the benefits that outside learning opportunities provide schools and children. The research team analysed the responses of a confidence audit before/after a training intervention took place.

Working alongside Teach Outdoors Ltd, which aims to encourage educators to utilise their outside spaces and natural areas sustainably and effectively to teach the curriculum, we designed and piloted a blended training course for students working with school age children as part of their degree.

This gave students at Northampton University an opportunity to explore how an outdoor environment can be utilised to support child development and used as an active learning tool.

This session will allow delegates to explore the resources used and reflect on their own practice in teaching science outside the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Helen Tiplady

Helen Tiplady

Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Northampton
Helen is a Senior Lecturer in the Initial Teacher Training team in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society and is currently the Module Leader for the science modules, lectures on the Research Practitioner module and has been the Module Leader in designing and delivering a brand... Read More →
avatar for Emma Whewell

Emma Whewell

Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching, University of Northampton
Emma is the Deputy Head of Subject for Sport and Exercise at the University of Northampton. There are seven undergraduate degrees on offer (Physical Education and Sport, Sports Coaching, Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Management and Leadership, Sports Rehabilitation and Conditioning... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope A17
  Primary

14:15 GMT

Generative AI for Primary Science Teachers
Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
This session will look at the range of AI tools available to Primary Science Teachers. It will look at how to use free tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to help with planning and lesson resource creation. It will demonstrate some ways that AI can be used by primary pupils to support science learning. There will be suggestions for other free (or paid) AI tools that are available online that can support planning, teaching and learning. The session will look at the art of creating useful prompts to get the AI to do what you want.

The author of the new book "Science Fix: Science Made Easy for Primary Teachers", Danny Nicholson, will discuss how AI tools can help reduce teacher workload. You will leave equipped with a toolkit of AI resources and strategies to enrich your science curriculum and inspire curiosity in your students.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Nicholson

Danny Nicholson

ITT Lecturer and Consultant, Think Bank Ltd
Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

14:15 GMT

Like winning the lottery': CREST practical kit boxes - Maria Rossini
Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C22
CREST Superstar activities have been well evaluated and respected for over 15 years, but time, resources and confidence are often barriers to teachers doing these impactful projects with their classes. Funded by the NCR foundation, the BSA sought to overcome these barriers by providing a holistic response through an 'everything' kit box.

This session will look at the activities, the kit provided and the feedback from teachers who have used the boxes so far. You'll have a chance to play, as well as find out how you might be able to get your hands on a (possibly free!) box for your school.
Speakers
CD

Catherine Davies

Resources Manager, British Science Association
Thursday January 9, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C22
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Improving the Quality of Primary Science in the East Midlands.
Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Coates C22
Primary Science Quality Mark hub leaders from the East Midlands will share examples from schools across the region of the impact of the year-long, PSQM professional development and wider school improvement programme on science subject leadership, teaching and learning and curriculum design. The PSQM programme provides expert support to science subject leads to equip them to to identify development priorities and professional learning needs leading to a transformation of the quality and profile of science education in their schools. This session will showcase the impact of science subject leadership development in PSQM schools. Examples will include outcomes in areas such as using assessment to support learning, promoting inclusion and equity, connecting contexts and skills with other curriculum areas and real-world contexts, developing pupils’ scientific vocabulary, teaching the knowledge and skills required to work scientifically and ensuring the science curriculum engages, inspires and challenges all pupils through planned progression in content and procedural knowledge.
Speakers
avatar for Nicola Beverley

Nicola Beverley

Primary science consultant, Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd
avatar for Jane Winter

Jane Winter

Professional Development Leader, University of York Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
I love everything to do with primary science, especially the Early Years Foundation Stage. My role at CIEC involves working with teachers to make science enjoyable and worthwhile for both them and their class. I run science and maths courses for Early Years teachers and science courses... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Eames CSciTeach

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 →
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Alex Farrer

PSQM Regional Lead (East Midlands), Primary Science Quality Mark
Science Lead at Wimbledon High Junior School/GDST.  PSQM Regional Lead in the East Midlands and PSQM hub leader in SW London. Accredited trainer of the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach. PSTT Fellow and co-author of the PSTT resources "See Through Science". and "Sketchbook... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Coates C22
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Introduction to Carbon Literacy for teachers
Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A17
Drawing on the Carbon Literacy Project, come and learn what carbon literacy involves.  More importantly, you will leave with some ideas for how you can make a difference to our planet.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya White

Tanya White

Associate Headteacher, Transform Trust
Associate Headteacher: Science Lead for the Transform Trust (MAT with 21 primary schools in Nottingham and Derby)
Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A17
  Primary
 
Friday, January 10
 

08:45 GMT

Adapting science learning and scaffolding support for specific SEND needs
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B05
The talk will consider the barriers impacting learners within science education and strategies to overcome them by exploring the Plymouth Science SEND Toolkit. Consideration has been given to supporting pupils with particular SEND needs and how to scaffold learning to support them effectively.

The session will focus on unlocking learning and removing barriers to ensure all children make progress. During the session the toolkit will be explored to consider removing barriers for those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical disability, neurodivergent pupils, dyslexic pupils etc. Examples from lessons will be discussed to exemplify good practice. Evidence-informed practice will be explored.
Speakers
JG

Jodie Greaves

ITT Partnership Leader and Director of Plymouth Science, Plymouth Marjon University and Plymouth Science
CB

Carla Bennett

School Improvement Officer and Director of Plymouth Science, First Federation MAT and Plymouth Science
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

08:45 GMT

All Change in the EYFS!
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Physics A01
Changing seasons, changing states, growing and decaying all provide rich learning opportunities for pupils in the EYFS. This session looks at engaging activities for observing over time enquiries spanning minutes, hours, days and weeks.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Horan CSciTeach

Kathryn Horan CSciTeach

Pudsey Waterloo Primary School, Primary Science Consultant, Pudsey Waterloo Primary School
I'm a primary teacher, PSQM Hub Leader and independent consultant based in West Yorkshire. I'm also a PSTT College Fellow and Chartered Science Teacher.I have particular interests in effective links between science and literacy, including teaching science with stories and using drama... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Physics A01
  Primary

08:45 GMT

ASE Primary Committee welcome first-timers to Conference
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
The ASE Primary committee is delighted to meet and greet any new primary science educators to Annual Conference. Whether you are a lone delegate attending for the first time, or presenting for the first time, do come along and chat with members of the committee who will welcome you and advise you on the various ways you can enjoy your day, and gain some great professional learning amongst like-minded colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Angharad Pass

Angharad Pass

Primary Science Specialist Education Consultant
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
  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
JH

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS
avatar for Maria Pack

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS
avatar for Sally Fulford

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

08:45 GMT

Retrieval Roulette: What works in Primary Science?
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B01
This session will delve into the concept of retrieval practice and its transformative impact on primary science teaching and learning. Designed for primary teachers and teacher developers, this session provides actionable strategies, supported by robust research, to improve memory retention and comprehension in young learners, including:

•Cognitive science about retrieval.
•Practical ideas for retrieval examples from key stage one and key stage two
•Results of a teacher survey about retrieval - which strategies are people using and what are the barriers to retrieval ?
•Overcoming obstacles for retrieval.
We will explore the definition and cognitive benefits of retrieval practice, with some background neuroscience, underpinned by educational research, and investigate practical examples for use in the classroom – giving you a toolkit of strategies to embed retrieval practice into your daily teaching to support engagement, address misconceptions, make meaningful and relevant links, and reinforce learning to boost pupil outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

Primary Science Education Consultant
avatar for Dr Jo Montgomery

Dr Jo Montgomery

Primary Science Education Consultant, Dr Jo Science Solutions
With both a teaching and science background, Dr. Jo Montgomery has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and schools to support science education from Early Years to university. Passionate about encouraging curiosity and investigation, Jo is a primary science specialist... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B01
  Primary

08:45 GMT

“I want to be a scientist!" - Children Challenging Industry
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B04
Do you want to make science real and relevant, build links with local industries and increase STEM career aspirations? This session will explore why links to real-world contexts are important, as outlined in the EEF's 'Improving Primary Science Guidance Report', and how the Children Challenging Industry programme improves attitudes towards science through connections to the wider curriculum.

This hands-on practical workshop will showcase a variety of free, curriculum-based resources for primary teachers, supporting you to achieve this through the use of industry storylines.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Boyeson

Melanie Boyeson

Primary Science Advisory Teacher (Humber), Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
CD

Clare Draper

Primary Science Advisory Teacher (East of England), Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

08:45 GMT

Primary Science Teaching Trust warmly welcomes all primary teachers
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 16:45 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
avatar for Ali Eley

Ali Eley

National Programme Director, Primary Science Teaching Trust
Alison Eley has been a fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust since 2012. Ali’s teaching career has included being a science subject leader in primary schools in Somerset and South West London, working in Initial Teacher Education as a senior lecturer in primary science at... Read More →
avatar for Barbara French

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 →
Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 16:45 GMT
Pope A17
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Primary keynote: Science influencers: a model for professional identity, esteem and value
Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
Wellbeing is such a key topic currently for education. For three years (2019-2022) Primary science in Stoke-on-Trent received significant DfE funding (Opportunities Area local plans) to upskill the local school workforce. It is now 2025 and there is much to continue to celebrate. What happens to staff wellbeing when the investment stops?

Tina Whittaker and Karen Peters (co-leads of ‘Science Across the City’) will facilitate reflections from those involved in the funded professional development programme, and in particular focus upon the difference that the model developed, implemented and known as ‘The SATC Science Influencers” made both then and now. This session will invite attendees to explore the successful legacy beyond the funding, and reflect upon the key messages that are transferable and relevant to current policy design and the set-up of local systems leadership. Check and question assumptions of what matters to great teachers by hearing from great teachers.

www.scienceacrossthecity.co.uk

Speakers
CW

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
KP

Karen Peters

Strategic co-lead Science across the city, Science Across the City
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Becki Price

Science Subject Leader, The Willows Primary School
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Dawn McCann

Science subject leader, Hillside Primary School
Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Board games and tipping Points: exploring climate change in the primary cla
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B05
In this session, the NUSTEM group at Northumbria University will introduce two practical resources for teaching climate change to upper primary pupils. The first resource, "Climate Change: It's in Our Hands," is an engaging board game developed in collaboration with young people from local schools in the Northeast. This game facilitates group work, collaboration, and critical thinking as children explore the complexities of climate change and the practice strategies needed to limit potential temperature rises. In this session, you'll learn how to play the game and access the free download.

The second resource, "Tipping Points", focuses on climatic changes in the Antarctic's sea ice through two planned lessons and accompanying resources. These lessons provide a comprehensive exploration of the scientific and environmental impacts of these changes and the scientists working on them. During this session, you'll learn how to effectively use these resources in your classroom.

Attendees will have the opportunity to practice using these resources, engage in discussions about implementation strategies, and leave with practical tools to enrich their teaching. This session aims to provide teachers with the skills and materials they to enhance their approach to climate change education.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Shimwell

Joe Shimwell

Outreach Specialist, NUSTEM
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Bringing DNA into the Primary Classroom with yourgenome.org
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics A01
DNA is a fundamental principle in biology and it is never too early to get students talking about it!

Yourgenome.org is a one-stop shop for information about DNA, genes and genomes. Recently updated it offers a great range of teaching resources suitable for primary science.

This session aims to introduce and demonstrate a selection of resources from yourgenome.org that can be easily applied to the teaching of topics around variation, evolution and living things, as well as some great Science Week Activities!

The presenters will walk participants through a selection of resources, highlighting curriculum links and how they can be applied in the classroom. From this session participants will be able to:
- Locate a range of resources on the Yourgenome.org website
- Understand how to integrate teaching resources into teaching plans
- Deliver different DNA-related content in their teaching
Speakers
FG

Francesca Gale

Head of Engagement and Enrichment, Wellcome Connecting Science
KS

Karen Stephens

Science Engagement Manager, Wellcome Connecting Science
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics A01
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Forensic Science - a novel approach to teach children about inheritance
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B07
A crime has been committed. There has been a theft at the ASE conference! In this session the participants will become Forensic Scientists. We will find out how Scene of Crime Officers (SOCOs) collect DNA evidence from the crime scene and how the evidence can be used to solve this case. As part of our analysis we will reveal how the thieves in this case are all part of the same family. We will see how information contained in the DNA has been inherited from the mother and father and how this evidence builds to create a strong case to convict them. This is a fantastic way of directly demonstrating the process of inheritance to children in an engaging and fun way. It will help with their understanding of the topic and to see how inheritance can be used to solve criminal cases in the real world. Come along to see some fantastic novel approaches for helping to teach Year 6 pupils about "Evolution & Inheritance".
Speakers
avatar for Mandy Hartley

Mandy Hartley

Science Educator, The Little Story Telling Company
My name is Dr Mandy Hartley. I worked in science for 15 years using DNA to help conserve stocks of fish in the North Sea, diagnose patients with inherited genetic diseases and helping identify and reunite families using DNA. I also set up the forensic laboratories for the Norfolk... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Making learning fun: Accessibility and engagement outside the classroom
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC C01
The value in making learning fun is immeasurable. By encouraging children to adopt different learning styles, you can engage them in activities that they might not have ever tried before.

How can we promote key life skills to young children, while nurturing a passion for learning? Through play, exploration and listening to their needs. Winchester Science Centre (WSC) is owned by the charity Wonderseekers, whose mission is to create a more equitable world where all children can treasure science and are equipped and empowered to improve lives and protect and heal our planet. The charity uses the science centre as a tool to make learning fun, to break down barriers to science for children. The work of Wonderseekers is centred on diversifying reach and growing impact, championing equality, diversity and inclusion in science, working long-term with children who need our support the most, and protecting and healing our planet, as well as inspiring others to do the same.

This session consists of an interactive workshop, whereby attendants will be able to experience a WSC school workshop, while taking time to speak with us about the pedagogy, curriculum and accessibility that has been designed into the activities. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, as well as time to discuss what we have learned from our experiences working with our priority communities, home educated children and SEND groups, amongst other visiting groups.
Speakers
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Nikhil Mistry

Head of Curiosity, Winchester Science Centre by Wonderseekers
JH

Jackson Hemming

Curiosity Officer (for Schools), Winchester Science Centre by Wonderseekers
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Primary Panel: voices from the global perspective
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
This panel session will be chaired by Angharad Pass, chair of ASE Primary Committee.

We’ll discuss the importance of decolonising science education to create a more inclusive and engaging curriculum for primary students. By incorporating global perspectives and recognizing the contributions of influential non-European scientists like Ibn al-Haytham and Fatima al-Fihri, we can broaden students’ understanding of science and challenge traditional Eurocentric narratives. This approach not only enriches the curriculum but also helps to inspire a more diverse generation of learners, fostering a sense of cultural identity and ensuring that science education is relevant and accessible to all.
Speakers
avatar for Angharad Pass

Angharad Pass

Primary Science Specialist Education Consultant
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DN
Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

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
GM

Grace Marson

SEERIH Specialist Lead, University of Manchester
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Frances Hunt

SEERIH Specialist Officer, SEERIH, University of Manchester
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

13:15 GMT

Frames for Learning: Applying Psychology and Cognitive Science in Class
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)
Frames for Learning (F4L) is a CPD programme for teachers and their teaching assistants which aims to improve science attainment by scaffolding how teachers and pupils approach multi-staged science tasks. F4L is an EEF funded pipeline project that recently completed its pilot phase (September 2023- July 2024).

The F4L programme aims to increase pupils’ recall, knowledge, and understanding in science, by supporting teachers to use the F4L approach. This approach can be integrated into the existing curriculum, and supports teachers to develop and deliver lessons which optimise the amount of information children must process at once (cognitive load), whilst building on pre-existing knowledge and understanding (schema development) to support learning outcomes.

Y5 teachers from 20 primary schools in South Yorkshire and neighbouring regions participated in the pilot. Training took place through a mix of face-to-face and online CPD sessions. Initially, teachers were trained to use worked examples that they could apply immediately. The training programme culminated in teachers planning and delivering their own lessons using the F4L approach. Alongside these applied skills, attendees gained an appreciation of how applied psychology and cognitive science can make a difference to teaching and learning in the primary classroom.

This interactive workshop is hosted by the lead developers of the F4L programme: Andy Bullough and Diarmuid Verrier. The workshop is suitable for teachers and teaching assistants. It will cover key issues that arose during the pilot phase as teachers applied the F4L approach within their classroom and will describe the ways in which the approach supports primary science education.

The ‘frame’ itself is an elegantly simple and readily accessible approach and curriculum tool used to develop a scaffolded pedagogy to science enquiry in KS2 science activities that supports the progress of all learners, including disadvantaged learners.

During the session an exemplar frame activity will be used to consider how the frame can help good practice in the classroom, through the application of cognitive science concepts and principles such as focus, attention, cognitive load theory, schema development, dialogic approaches and meta cognition in the classroom setting.

Building the frame into lesson plans can help ensure that children are ‘on task’ and focused on the intended activity, that they are learning the required curriculum content, and that they are successfully achieving the learning objectives of the task.

By attending this workshop, delegates will develop an enhanced appreciation of how cognitive science approaches can be applied in the classroom.  In addition, this is an opportunity to learn more about the frames approach in particular, as well as possible future F4L CPD opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Bullough

Andy Bullough

Senior Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University
I am a senior research fellow at Sheffield Institute of Education's Centre for Research and Knowledge Exchange. My interests focus on curriculum development, especially in terms of the design of teaching and learning resources and their associated theories. I work on projects with... Read More →
DV

Diarmuid Verrier

Senior lecturer applied developmental psychology, Sheffield Hallam University.
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)
  Primary

13:15 GMT

Improving inclusion and diversity with 1001 Inventions
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC B07
How lighting up the ‘dark ages’ with '1001 Inventions from the East' can enrich the teaching of science in our ethnically diverse society. Award-winning educational producer and philanthropist Ahmed Salim shares how millions of educators use ‘1001 Inventions’ freely available materials to enrich the teaching of science, helping learners celebrate diversity, improve inclusion, and inspire further interest in science. These materials, produced by Ahmed Salim, explore the cultural roots of science with a focus on a period known as the ‘Golden Age of Arabic Science’. They include short films (featuring Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley, the legendary Omar Sharif, and scientist Professor Jim Al-Khalili), live science theatre shows, school science fairs, and extensive hands-on workshop guides, along with impact evaluation methods.


Speakers
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Ahmed Salim

Founder and Director, 1001 Inventions
Ahmed Salim is the founder and director of ‘1001 Foundation’, whose educational programs have engaged more than 450 million people around the world, working through a network of institutions such as UNESCO, National Geographic, The Royal Society, Science Museum of London, The... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

13:15 GMT

Inclusive approaches to practical primary science
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC C01
Come along and explore a range of inclusive approaches to practical primary science to support all learners to succeed within your curriculum and science enrichment programmes.

The session will include:

- My Science Club strategies to reduce cognitive load on learners and develop independence in their own learning.
- Scaffolding approaches to support all learners to record and analyse their findings.
- Appropriate use of explicit instruction to support all learners to take part in practical activities.
Speakers
BT

Bryony Turford

Primary Science Professional Development Leader, My Science Club
avatar for Paul Tyler

Paul Tyler

Owner / Director, My Science Club
Primary school teacher and Science Coordinator in a large primary school just outside Glasgow. Interested in all things primary science, Science Capital transitions to secondary and anything to do with Topical Science and Citizen Science. I produce a monthly Topical Science Update... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

13:15 GMT

The roles of parents in promoting their children’s interest toward science
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
The focus of our research is to inform how classroom science practice can be improved through effective engagement with parents in an out of school science club.

The focus participant samples are families from ethnic diverse backgrounds from The Meadows in Nottingham. Both parents and their children explore different scientific concepts from the EYFS or National Curriculum and develop their use of scientific vocabulary.

Parents are an important factor to the collaboration of home-school communication. In the session, they reflect on their school experiences and reflect on their science learning. They use their own unique experiences and life journey to present scientific learning in the classroom.

Providing contextual learning linked to the seasons/weather/local habitats allows the children to experience science daily and engage in everyday conversations using their scientific literacy.

By providing effectively engaging sessions, we are building a community of families that can envisage careers for their children in the world of science. The children build confidence in themselves as scientific explorers and can feel what it means to think like a scientist.

The co-collaboration of parents has enlightened us on their invaluable support for encouraging and supporting their children’s learning away from school.

As the majority of our families have English as a second language and some children also have SEND, we are proactive in promoting effective use of scientific literacy and scientific vocabulary.

We have observed children’s and their parents’ engagement and enthusiasm grow over the past 18 months. We have identified language as a barrier for communicating abstract concepts but have found that using the right approach and apparatus, we are able to teach the learning objectives clearly.

The approaches we have used are self-narration; short simple direct instructional language for processes and challenge; verbal feedback from the parents, praise and encouragement for the children. Importantly we have found that reflection on the learning also helps consolidate the new learning, ready for the next session.

Interestingly, we have applied adapted approaches to the input but have retained the same outcome for all of the children in attendance. We have noticed that the competency of children’s first language at home also correlates with the engagement of science learning. They can be imaginative and support this with language. They can create pictures mentally with the support of their parents in their first language. We call this ‘family learning’. Many of the families from the marginalised backgrounds express their desire for social mobility for the children and they believe that a firm grounding in science is essential. Many of our parents are highly qualified from the country of birth and apply their knowledge to the sessions explaining what is happening to their children.

The children have developed essential skills such as listening, following instructions, asking questions, sharing, turn taking, drawing, explaining, relating their understanding to others, developing writing skills and collaborating in family learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jamila Hussain

Jamila Hussain

Senior Lecturer, Bishop Grosseteste University
Saffron Science has been running for the past 18 months at The Meadows Library in The Meadows, Nottingham. This exploratory research investigates the views of the parents, what they have enjoyed, what they have found difficult and what they would like in the future.  There is a focus... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
  Primary

14:15 GMT

Primary swap shop pops up
Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
Join in with Primary Swap Shop Pops Up, where primary teachers have an opportunity to pop their project, free resource or artefact onto a table top for discussion and networking/swapping ideas etc, with other primary educators.

If you have something that you would like to share with conference delegates, please contact Sheetal Kowalczyk by email at s.kowalczyk@bro.gdst.net . Spaces are limited!

Contributions should be no larger than 40cm x 80cm - and fit on a table top
Whatever you show, should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to arrange on the table
Contributions should be inspiring and thought provoking, something that teachers may not have seen before
Ideas should be tried and tested - so that teachers can feel assured that they can replicate your idea back at their school.

If you have had an article published about your idea in Primary Science Magazine or another journal, please have a copy of that on the table alongside our display, so that teachers can read more about it. If you are happy for teachers to contact you, please feel free to leave your card or material on your table for teachers to take away.
Everything shared in the Primary Swap Shop is free of charge and without agenda, that creates the special friendly atmosphere of the pop-up!
Speakers
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Sheetal Kowalczyk

Primary Teacher, Bromley High Junior School
Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Scientists can look like me: challenging stereotypes in primary science
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:00 GMT
ESLC C01
Terri and the Time Machine is a year-long primary science project, delivering the science curriculum through an interactive arts-based approach. Join some of our teachers who are delivering the project as they share their experiences of how it has challenged their children’s perceptions of science through creative exploration, story-telling and a whole lot of magic!

Arts- based techniques have shown to particularly support diverse learners and play a role in helping children in achieving aspirations, particularly those pupils experiencing systemic inequality and barriers to learning. Throughout the project, we wanted to challenge the children’s perceptions of ‘what’ and ‘who’ a scientist is, allowing them to begin to see themselves as scientists and see that science is and can be part of their worlds.

From geologists to sports nutritionists, at regular points during the project the children have the opportunity to hear from and speak to STEM ambassadors – through virtual Q&A sessions and recorded interviews – the children have chance to find out about ‘real life’ scientists and how the things they are learning in the classroom are applied in the outside world.
Speakers
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Hannah Jeffares

Creative Schools Project Coordinator, Z-arts
Hi, I'm an experienced primary school teacher with experience teaching both in mainstream and alternative democratic settings. I am currently coordinating an innovative project - Terri and the Time Machine - delivering the primary science curriculum using an arts-based approach.  The... Read More →
SP

Sarah Punshon

Artistic Director, One Tenth Human
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:00 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Developing a critically reflective approach to subject leadership
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A1
Through the eyes of Science Across the City (SATC) and the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), this session looks at the importance of fostering a critically reflective approach to subject leadership and promoting a commitment to continuous growth.
Speakers
HS

Helen Sizer

Deputy Director, Primary Science Quality Mark
CW

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
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A1
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Flux and stability
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B04
How do children’s career aspirations change over time?  We know quite a lot about what types of jobs children want to do, but less about how an individual child’s aspirations change over time. This session will present research on the changes in individual children’s career aspirations between 2019 and 2021. We will also discuss the implications of the research for teachers, primary schools and organisations interested in encouraging children to do STEM careers when they are older.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Davenport

Carol Davenport

Director, NUSTEM, Northumbria University
Carol is an Associate Professor and Director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University.Carol began working in education at Barnsley College as a Physics lecturer, and later taught at a large North East school. Moving into teacher education, she worked within the network of Science Learning... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Recognising and teaching the different science enquiry types
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B07
Enquiry types are an important part of the disciplinary knowledge in the primary science curriculum (England). This session, presented by the authors of the new edition of the book ‘It’s not fair – or is it?’, will use the latest thinking on this aspect of science education to help you to:

•distinguish between the science enquiry types, considering where confusion may arise
•identify which is the most useful enquiry type for particular contexts and questions
•plan for progression in teaching children how to carry out science enquiries from the early years through to upper key stage 2

This session is related to the ASE/Millgate book It's not fair - or is it?
Speakers
avatar for Jane Turner CSciTeach

Jane Turner CSciTeach

Associate Professor for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Primary Science Quality Mark (University of Hertfordshire)
Associate Professor Jane Turner BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, CsciTeachJane taught in primary schools in Hertfordshire and London. She is the director of the Primary Science Quality Mark, based at the University of Hertfordshire. Jane has written and contributed to several primary and early... Read More →
avatar for David Allen

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 →
avatar for Liz Lawrence

Liz Lawrence

Primary Science Education Consultant, Independent Consultant
I am a PSQM Senior Regional Hub Leader, Chartered Science Teacher, writer and resource developer (including It’s not fair - or is it? and PLAN resources). I have been involved in development of curriculum and assessment at national level. I was, at various times, a science subject... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

15:45 GMT

Teaching KS2 pupils about the nature of science: an oracy-based approach
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope LT C17
Rationale:
This workshop addresses two important themes in primary science education:
•the effective application of oracy to the teaching and learning of science;
•the need to teach conceptual disciplinary knowledge (to develop an understanding of what science is and how the scientific community works) more effectively.

The materials to be shared are being developed as part of a project funded by the PHG Foundation and led by Professor Rupert Wegerif at Hughes Hall, Cambridge. They build on the legacy of the Thinking Together project which set out to enable pupils to make better use of spoken language to think well, both socially and individually. It is hoped that teaching pupils to think well about the nature of science and the scientific community will enhance their appreciation of science as a way of knowing about the world, make the subject more relevant and meaningful to them (build their science capital), and support them to better understand and evaluate information they are exposed to online. We also hope that engagement with the materials will support pupils to feel more ‘present’ and valued as co-constructors of their own understanding of science.

Outcomes:
Each participant will be given a set of materials developed as part of the project.
The session will enable participants to:
•use a set of detailed lesson plans and accompanying resources to teach pupils how to talk and think effectively in small groups and as a whole class (with benefits that extend beyond science lessons!)
•use the materials to explore key ideas about the nature of science and the scientific community with their pupils, mainly through the medium of talk;
•engage students in dialogues that connect the science curriculum to their lived experience, building their science capital;
•develop their own confidence to teach conceptual disciplinary knowledge;
•more confidently facilitate classroom dialogue so that pupils are more actively engaged in co-constructing their own understanding.

Session details:
Participants will be given an overview of the project materials and the opportunity to engage in a number of the activities. There will be time to reflect on the value of the materials and different models for their integration into the science curriculum. These discussions will be informed by feedback from rigorous in-school evaluation. The presenters will draw on their extensive experience of oracy-based pedagogy to model and discuss the effective use of the materials (Neil Phillipson is a SAPERE P4C trainer, an associate of Oracy Cambridge, and an author on dialogic education, as well as being an experienced Primary Science Quality Mark hub leader.  A practicing teacher from our teacher-evaluation team, will also attend).
Speakers
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Neil Phillipson

PSQM Hub Leader, dialogic education / oracy trainer, Representing Hughes Hall, Cambridge
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope LT C17
  Primary

15:45 GMT

The professional journey of two ECT's: from action research to practice.
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
Megan and Amy will discuss the action research process before delving deeper into their studies. Themes and outcomes will shared from recent research including suggested activities for best practice.

Megan will be discussing topics on retrieval practice in KS1 science reflecting on the use of dual coding, peer communication and feedback-driven metacognition and their impact on cognitive load.
Amy will be discussing how forest school approaches including risk-taking can impact upon children's resilience and overlapping mental capacities in KS1.

The process of action research will be reflected upon and how this has influenced and impacted practice for Early Carer Teachers.
Speakers
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Megan Fox

Year 1 Primary school Teacher
AB

Amy Barber

Year 3 Primary school teacher
Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

16:45 GMT

Meet and Greet the ASE Primary Committee
Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:30 GMT
ESLC B04
If you are a primary science educator, come along to the "Meet the Primary Committee" session at the end of Friday of Annual Conference 2024.

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 Primary Science or one of the ASE journals?

We look forward to listening to your questions and will endeavour to answer them!
Speakers
avatar for Angharad Pass

Angharad Pass

Primary Science Specialist Education Consultant
Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:30 GMT
ESLC B04
  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
avatar for Steve Jones

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 →
avatar for Matt Endean

Matt Endean

Deputy Director, CLEAPSS
JH

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS
Friday January 10, 2025 16:45 - 17:45 GMT
ESLC Level 2 Balcony above main door
  Primary
 
Saturday, January 11
 

08:45 GMT

Can I teach primary science? Yes, you can!
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B04
How can non-specialists teach high-quality, inspiring, and accurate science lessons confidently in the primary classroom? This session looks at ways to deliver the curriculum and give your pupils a rich science experience even if the last time you were in a lab was your own secondary-school days.
Speakers
avatar for Helen Drury

Helen Drury

Director of Curriculum Programmes, Ark Curriculum Plus
Dr Helen Drury has been at the heart of the national movement to improve maths education over the last decade. She founded Mathematics Mastery, which now works with over 500 schools nationwide and has proof of significant impact from the Education Endowment Foundation. She holds a... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is the UK’s number one school science publisher. Learning changes lives – and we’re here to drive that change.We support people wherever and however they want to learn, so they can achieve their learning goals and uncover new possibilities. Today, we... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

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
avatar for Jules Pottle

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 →
avatar for Lynne Bianchi

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

08:45 GMT

Wildflower seed bombs- practical approaches using all three sciences
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
The STEM project, which will be presented at Science on Stage at Turku 2024, "Wildflower Seed Bombs Using Recycled Paper," offers an innovative approach to promoting biodiversity and sustainability using all three sciences.  The idea of crafting seed bombs from recycled paper and using native wildflower seeds, aims to address environmental challenges while also finding a way to repurpose recycled paper. This project focuses not only on biodiversity and increasing wildlife in our gardens but also looks at the material composition in creating a perfect seed bomb and investigating how they could dispersed using different flying mechanisms.  
The workshop will look at:

1.Develop a formula for seed bomb construction incorporating different types, length and structure of recycled paper as a primary binding agent.

2. Look at a specific pollinator we will attract and create a Top Trump card for them based on their rarity and usefulness for our wildflower patch.

3. Design a wind dispersal device how to disperse the seed bombs more effectively.
Speakers
MK

Maren Kelly

Head of Maths and Science, St Catherine's Prep School
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
  Primary

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
avatar for Ali Eley

Ali Eley

National Programme Director, Primary Science Teaching Trust
Alison Eley has been a fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust since 2012. Ali’s teaching career has included being a science subject leader in primary schools in Somerset and South West London, working in Initial Teacher Education as a senior lecturer in primary science at... Read More →
avatar for Barbara French

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

09:45 GMT

Formative Assessment Probes - Starting Points for Responsive Teaching in KS2
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B05
This workshop will share practical ideas about how, when starting a topic, teachers can quickly and easily find out what children already know and what misconceptions they may hold.  It will then consider, using examples from classroom practice, how they can be used to plan next steps in teaching.

This session has links to the book Understanding Children's Ideas in Science sold by ASE/Millgate House
Speakers
avatar for Ed Walsh

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting
An author and CPD presenter, I was a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them as team leader.  I then worked as a consultant, supporting teachers and science teams, training teachers and developing curriculum materials.  I am now a Series Editor for Collins, CPD Trainer for AQA and Development... Read More →
avatar for Page Keeley

Page Keeley

Retiring President, NSELA
Page Keeley is an American science education consultant and author of over 20 books linking research to practice, including several award-winning books in the Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. She works with school districts, universities, and organizations throughout the... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Innovative Tech Tools for Primary Science : Science Fix
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B07
The author of the new book "Science Fix: Science Made Easy for Primary Teachers", Danny Nicholson, will discuss how to use a variety of cheap and free tools for teaching primary science. Using examples drawn from the book, Danny will guide you through the use of these tools, looking at how they can be mapped to the science curriculum as well as computing skills.  The session will look at digital storytelling tools, virtual field trips, data collection and more.

You will leave with knowledge, new skills and a range of ideas to immediately slot into your science plans.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Nicholson

Danny Nicholson

ITT Lecturer and Consultant, Think Bank Ltd
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Practical approaches to teaching AI in Primary Schools
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B04
A hands on session looking at ideas for teaching upper primary children about how AI works in different contexts. The session includes:

- Applications of AI
- AI safety in schools
- Exploring BIG Data applications
- Unplugged activities to explore how AI works
- Benefits of AI
- AI ethics
- Environmental impacts of AI

A set of tried and tested resources will be showcased, and shared, designed specifically to support primary aged children develop their understanding of all aspects of AI.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Tyler

Paul Tyler

Owner / Director, My Science Club
Primary school teacher and Science Coordinator in a large primary school just outside Glasgow. Interested in all things primary science, Science Capital transitions to secondary and anything to do with Topical Science and Citizen Science. I produce a monthly Topical Science Update... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Teaching Primary Science Outdoors
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B01
Teaching Primary Science Outdoors

This hands-on outdoor session will support you in planning and teaching science lessons outdoors. We will focus on planning for, and teaching, conceptual understanding and working scientifically objectives outdoors. We will look at assessment and recording in science lessons that take place outdoors as well as considering some of the specific practicalities of outdoor learning. You will leave with lots of ideas, as well as renewed confidence and enthusiasm to take your science lessons outdoors!

This session related to the book Teaching Primary Science Outdoors sold by the ASE/Millgate House.
Speakers
HS

Helen Spring

Primary Science & Outdoor Learning Consultant, Independent
I am a Primary Science and Outdoor Learning Consultant for Spring Learning and a Primary Consultant for CLEAPSS, as well as the author of 'Teaching Primary Science Outdoors'. I am the co-chair of the ASE's Primary Science Committee, a Primary Science Quality Mark hub leader and t... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B01
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Teaching primary science with support from Oak National Academy
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A34
We are proud to share with you the new primary science curriculum recently launched by Oak National Academy, in partnership with The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), from the University of York.
Oak’s new fully-resourced is built upon the exploration of big questions and employs the latest research-based pedagogical strategies to address common misconceptions while enhancing pupils’ substantive and disciplinary knowledge and vocabulary effectively.

Teachers can access adaptable, sequenced resources, including new and improved slide decks, practice tasks, quizzes and guidance, that provide them with a high-quality starting point for planning their lessons. These have been created to emphasise the development of practical skills, mathematical proficiencies and an understanding of scientific practices, all while embracing diversity as a fundamental principle.

Come and find out about how these high-quality resources can be used to build great curriculum plans and lessons, reduce your lesson planning workload and ultimately improve pupil outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Nicky Waller

Nicky Waller

Primary science advisory teacher, CIEC, University of York
Hi I am Nicky Waller. I work for CIEC (Centre for Industry Education Collaboration) and as an independent consultant across the NE of England helping to develop children's and teachers' expertise and enjoyment of primary science. I am also the author of 'A Creative Approach to Teaching... Read More →
avatar for Elisabeth Pugh

Elisabeth Pugh

Science lead, The National Academy
Elisabeth is the Science Subject Lead for Oak National Academy. She has worked in science education for over 20 years and has worked as an SME and Science Advisor in EdTech specialising in online learning, assessment, and feedback.
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A34
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Vocabulary games
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC C01
The first recommendation in the EEF Improving Primary Science report is that teachers should explicitly teach new vocabulary and its meaning, creating opportunities for repeated engagement and use over time.
In this session, delegates will explore a range of engaging activities and games which will support children to understand, use and remember scientific vocabulary. The approach is non-threatening and accessible to all, while encouraging children to take ownership of their own learning and to reach their full potential. The session will include the vocabulary needed for both content knowledge and working scientifically as well as to promote science capital. Delegates will consider how vocabulary can be used within practical lessons to support children to discuss and explain their science as well as thinking about how it can be pre taught prior to science experiences and reinforced afterwards.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Winter

Jane Winter

Professional Development Leader, University of York Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
I love everything to do with primary science, especially the Early Years Foundation Stage. My role at CIEC involves working with teachers to make science enjoyable and worthwhile for both them and their class. I run science and maths courses for Early Years teachers and science courses... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Engaging Electricity
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
This session explores purposeful practical work in the primary classroom through the context of Electricity. Delegates will learn how to design practical activities that deepen pupils learning of electricity concepts while helping pupils see the usefulness of their science learning in everyday life.

By applying science learning to practical problem solving activities, delegates will see how carefully designed practical work can support pupils in seeing themselves as scientists as well as being an effective tool to widen pupils' understanding of how science works.
Speakers
AP

Amanda Poole (Ogden Trust)

Teaching and Learning Coach, Primary Partnerships, Ogden Trust
Amanda Poole is a specialist in primary science education and Chartered Science Teacher. As a physicist, she began her career as a secondary advanced skills teacher in Coventry and after holding a range of senior leadership roles in secondary education she moved into the field of... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
  Primary

11:15 GMT

PLANning for progression in the working scientifically skills
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B01
"Leaders' plans to develop pupils’ disciplinary knowledge were usually much less developed than their plans to develop pupils’ substantive knowledge. In general, not enough consideration was given to identifying the disciplinary knowledge, including concepts, that are needed to work scientifically. This limited how effectively leaders could plan a curriculum for pupils to get better at working scientifically over time" - Finding the optimum, Ofsted, February 2023

The PLAN Knowledge Matrices and Examples of Work have successfully supported teachers to plan and confidently assess the substantive knowledge in the National Curriculum in England for Key Stages 1 & 2. In this session, new analogous PLAN resources will be used to demonstrate what working at the expected standard in the working scientifically skills for different year-groups looks like, so teachers can plan appropriate outcomes and make robust assessment judgements.

During the session, the National Curriculum in England working scientifically statements will be broken down so participants understand how different working scientifically skills progress from one phase to the next with examples to illustrate this progression.

Delegates who participate in the session will:

•access resources that will support the teaching and assessment of the working scientifically skills
•understand how the different working scientifically skills progress between phases
•be shown what pupils’ work that meets the expectations looks like for the different working scientifically skills in different phases.
Speakers
avatar for Naomi Hiscock

Naomi Hiscock

Director, Primary STEM Education Consultancy
Naomi has almost 20 years’ experience as a primary STEM education consultant and is Director of Primary STEM Education Consultancy, one of the most successful specialist primary STEM education consultancies in England. It provides advice to national bodies, local authorities, education partnerships and multi-academy trusts on devising and implementing strategies for primary science and D&T, as well as working... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B01
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Play, Be, C: Supporting STEM in early years
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B04
Play is key for young children’s learning, and the world around them is a source of wonder and interest. Using play based methods, NUSTEM have developed a resource to help early years educators introduce young children to STEM careers. The resources are designed to support adults without a science or STEM background to confidently engage children with science and careers.

In this session we will look at why it’s important to introduce STEM careers into early years and how we can help children playfully explore the world around them through the award winning Play, Be, C resource.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Davenport

Carol Davenport

Director, NUSTEM, Northumbria University
Carol is an Associate Professor and Director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University.Carol began working in education at Barnsley College as a Physics lecturer, and later taught at a large North East school. Moving into teacher education, she worked within the network of Science Learning... Read More →
MH

Melanie Horan

NUSTEM Primary Outreach Officer, Northumbria University
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Research Keynote: Purposeful and effective practical work in primary science
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
Practical work can fulfil many purposes in the primary science classroom, but which should be the focus, and how do we know if practical work has been used effectively? This research project has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation and draws upon expertise from Bath Spa University (Sarah Earle and Stuart Read) and The University of Manchester (Lynne Bianchi and Julie Jordan) to consider practical work from a uniquely primary perspective.

In this session, we will explore findings from the literature, a national stakeholder survey and teacher interviews to draw conclusions about purposeful practical work. We will share draft guidance and invite discussion about how to support effective practical work in primary science.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Jordan

Julie Jordan

Visiting Researcher University of Manchester, University of Manchester
avatar for Lynne Bianchi

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
avatar for Sarah Earle

Sarah Earle

Professor of Primary Science Education, Bath Spa University
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Wow! Why though?
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC C01
Join us for this practical session that looks at how to ensure meaningful learning happens when awe and wonder experiences are brought into the primary classroom. We'll look at some familiar and some new 'wow factor' activities and consider how these can be linked to the curriculum, how the science applies in the real world and how learning can be made relevant to children's own lives.

This session related to Kathryn's book Wow! But Why though? Sold by the ASE/ Millgate House bookshop
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Horan CSciTeach

Kathryn Horan CSciTeach

Pudsey Waterloo Primary School, Primary Science Consultant, Pudsey Waterloo Primary School
I'm a primary teacher, PSQM Hub Leader and independent consultant based in West Yorkshire. I'm also a PSTT College Fellow and Chartered Science Teacher.I have particular interests in effective links between science and literacy, including teaching science with stories and using drama... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC C01
  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
avatar for Maria Pack

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS
avatar for Lucy J Wood

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 →
JH

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Physics B23
  Primary

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
avatar for Lynne Bianchi

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
CW

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

12:15 GMT

STREAMlining our approach to teaching and learning scientific vocabulary.
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B07
The publication of the EEF’s Improving Primary Science report led us to reflect on our own practice and collaborate with 14 local schools to develop and trial a range of activities that provide explicit opportunities for pupils to engage with vocabulary over time both within science lessons and across the wider primary curriculum. Our "STREAM" approach aims to add breadth and depth to science vocabulary retrieval using authentic contexts such as stories and real-world problems that connect to pupils’ experiences. Linking high-quality class texts, STEAM challenges and playful vocabulary activities gives teachers and pupils the opportunity to contextualise and practice new vocabulary, improve engagement, build positive attitudes towards science and improve academic outcomes for all pupils. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore the activities and provide feedback, reflect on their own teaching strategies, and discuss whole-school planning ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Farrer

Alex Farrer

PSQM Regional Lead (East Midlands), Primary Science Quality Mark
Science Lead at Wimbledon High Junior School/GDST.  PSQM Regional Lead in the East Midlands and PSQM hub leader in SW London. Accredited trainer of the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach. PSTT Fellow and co-author of the PSTT resources "See Through Science". and "Sketchbook... Read More →
EJ

Elizabeth Jenkins

Assistant Head Academic and Innovation, Wimbledon High School
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

12:15 GMT

Use Your Classroom to Promote Diversity in Science
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B05
In this session, we discuss the importance of diverse role models. Our presenter delves into the meaning of diversity and common misconceptions that ‘diversity’ brings.We will be signposting high quality resources that are easy to add to your curriculum while enriching your science lessons. Particularly aimed at class teachers, science subject leaders, student teachers and anyone with an interest in primary science education.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Trew

Alison Trew

Impact & Research Director (acting) and Regional Mentor, Primary Science Teaching Trust
PSTT Projects/Resources: Did you know? (Introducing cutting-edge research to primary children), A Scientist Just Like Me, Standing On the Shoulders of Giants, Floorbooks, Play Observe & Ask (Early Years), Air Pollution Research. Accredited trainer for: Thinking Doing Talking Science... Read More →
avatar for Kulvinder Johal

Kulvinder Johal

Regional Mentor for London and the S.E., Primary Science Teaching Trust
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

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
avatar for Sarah Eames CSciTeach

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 →
SK

Sheetal Kowalczyk

Primary Teacher, Bromley High Junior School
Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Avoiding Early Misconceptions
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B04
This session will look at how to engage EYFS pupils of all abilities with science without introducing misconceptions. We will consider some key topics and ways to teach them through simple but correct explanations and practical experiments. This will be linked to the English National Curriculum, but with applicability to other curricula. There will be an opportunity to share ideas with other EYFS teachers.
Speakers
CA

Christina Arundel

EYFS Lead, Beacon Academy
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Build vocabulary and deepen knowledge: teaching Materials with Explorify
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
We will introduce and model a simple framework for sequencing Explorify activities to help build children’s long-term memory. We will use new and updated activities which elicit children’s existing knowledge and provide opportunities to practice tier 3 science topic specific vocabulary. The Education Endowment Foundation’s research into teaching primary science advocates using vocabulary approaches that promote rich language connections. Explorify’s award winning activities provide this, together with the opportunity for children to verbally explain their thinking. This helps the children refine their understanding and particularly benefits pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We will try practical activities that help build children’s science understanding and experience in the trickier parts of the materials curriculum. Then we will consider how children’s knowledge can be deepened using Explorify activities for retrieval practice and making links with prior learning.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Ellis

Rebecca Ellis

Explorify Engagement Leader, Primary Science Teaching Trust
I have been a teacher for 20 years and prior to that I was a research scientist (with a doctorate in environmental engineering).
avatar for Jo Moore

Jo Moore

Area Mentor, Primary Science Teaching Trust
After some 18 years in teaching, I joined the Primary Science Teaching Trust as an Explorify Engagement Leader. Together with colleagues, I am responsible for content and supporting teachers to use the activities in the classroom. Before joining Explorify, I was a specialist primary... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Passionate about Plants
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Pope LT C15
Why are plants vital to us ? They can provide solutions to some of the problems associated with today’s world,  for example in addressing  climate change and improving wellbeing . This session will raise awareness for teachers and pupils , share resources about the issues and the importance of plants.

Using the different types of enquiry we will look at using plants and their friends ,both inside and outside the classroom , to make children more aware of the issues and how plants might help to solve them . There will also be practical tips as to how to grow  and look after plants and to create a wildlife garden at school .
Speakers
avatar for Susie Burr

Susie Burr

PSQM Hub Leader, Independent Consultant
I was a Biology and general science teacher but now work mainly with Primary Schools. I am passionate about plants and encouraging children of all ages  to enjoy the outdoors. I run a Primary Science Quality Mark hub In Scotland and have had amazing schools achieving all levels from... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Sustainable Stories and Solutions for our Planet
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B07
CIEC’s ever-growing collection of classroom investigations Sustainable Stories and Solutions for our Planet highlights the issues and impacts of sustainability for upper key stage two (9-11 year-olds) children. It contains practical and discussion activities to develop children’s awareness and understanding of sustainability.

The resource includes case studies from companies with a strong reputation in sustainability which provide real life contexts for children to develop the substantive and disciplinary knowledge of the primary national curriculum.
New for 2025, the pack has a brand-new set of activities to introduce children to the topic of sustainable fuel. Come along and try out a range of the exciting activities this pack has to offer.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Parvin

Joy Parvin

Director, CIEC, University of York
Specialise in primary science and associated STEM/career/industry resources, CPD, industry visits and associated programmes (eg Children Challenging Industry).
avatar for Mackayla Millar

Mackayla Millar

Advisory Teacher, CIEC
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Working like a scientist - skills boost
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B05
Where previous COVID-19 restrictions deprived many teachers and pupils of the opportunities to teach and learn through practical science activities, have you noticed that practical science has been / continues to be affected? Using research shared in ‘Finding the Optimum’, we’ll open a discussion around the continued need to to develop and build on children's Working Scientifically skills. This hands-on practical workshop will share CIEC’s strategies to get children working like scientists, focussing on improving resilience, collaboration and disciplinary skills.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Boyeson

Melanie Boyeson

Primary Science Advisory Teacher (Humber), Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary
 
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