Embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum (EP2726) *INVITE ONLY* SL030 / EPA01
Summary
At the heart of an outstanding primary curriculum lies the practice of working scientifically. This course will equip you with practical and innovative ideas to create engaging and manageable lessons. With a strong focus on scientific enquiry, you will empower children to ask, explore and answers their own questions.
You'll learn how to seamlessly integrate ongoing formative assessment into practical lessons and design a progressive working scientifically curriculum - and you'll leave with a wealth of resources and activities ready for implementation in your school.
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Who is it for?
Teachers and leaders of primary science
What topics are covered?
- understanding and developing working scientifically
- skills progression in working scientifically
- developing subject knowledge
- assessment of working scientifically
- enriching the primary curriculum
- developing science capital
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- develop practical and enquiry driven science in the primary classroom
- enable children to use a variety of approaches to answer relevant scientific questions
- develop strategies for ensuring progression and assessment of practical science
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum | 02 May 2025 | 09:30-16:30 | Pennine Way Primary School |
| 2 Embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum | 19 June 2025 | 09:30-16:30 | Pennine Way Primary School |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
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Alternative dates
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD
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