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Browse our full range of primary science courses that are held at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, all of which come with subsidies to help you attend.

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Primary science teaching courses held at the National STEM Learning Centre.

Professional development courses for teachers of primary science

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Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre in York to develop ideas and confidence to teach primary science.

ECT national conference: primary science

Bring your curriculum to life through practical lessons. Discuss in a safe, supportive environment away from the daily routine of school life.

Leading excellence in KS1 science

Plan a successful curriculum, become more confident in your subject knowledge, and learn how to get outstanding results.

Leading excellence in lower KS2 science

Plan a successful curriculum, become more confident in your subject knowledge, and learn how to get outstanding results.


Leading excellence in upper KS2 science

Starting out

Learn how to embed a range of strategies and lead the 'Thinking, Doing, Talking Science' approach throughout your primary school. 

Leading the thinking, doing, talking approach

Take part in a range of primary science activities outdoors covering biology, chemistry and physics, linked to the curriculum. 

Teaching primary science outdoors

Practical science is essential for inspiring children and teachers alike. Develop practical strategies to enhance pupils' confidence and learning.

Working scientifically in primary science 

Ideal for teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the current expectations around assessment and children’s progress in science.

Leading assessment, moderation and tracking

Alongside the PSTT, we've developed a programme covering differentiation and ways to adapt practical tasks for pupils of all abilities in science. 

Leading and developing an inclusive primary science curriculum for pupils with SEND

Develop your outdoor provision within the EYFS and use the outdoors to support learning across all areas of the Early Years Framework.

Exploring the outdoors with EYFS

Discover essential science subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for the primary classroom.

Essential science for the primary classroom

Use authentic contexts, such as stories and real-life problems to enable pupils to engage with abstract and challenging ideas.

Real life context in primary science

This is to support teachers working together from the feeder primary and secondary school.

Improving KS2 to KS3 science transition

Join us for our annual primary science conference and learn about the teaching strategies which really work in the classroom.

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Developing in the classroom

If you've been a primary science leader for 3+ years, this course will support you to help move science forward in your school.  

Developing the established science leader

Explore science learning in the early years setting and how this supports the development of early language and communication skills.

Leading excellence in EYFS

Explore the basics of creating a vision for STEM, audit current provision and develop strategies to raise the profile of STEM in your school.

Help! How do I lead primary STEM?

Discover the key components of a strong science curriculum and make science learning better in your school.

Improving primary science in your school

Whether you are new to the role or have been in role for a few years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level.

Help! How do I lead primary science?

For primary science leaders and mathematics leaders to explore how science and maths can be strengthened through an integrated approach.

Plan mathematics and science together

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Explore ideas for SEND provision in STEM subjects using technology, and how to adapt your lessons using technology to support SEND learners.

Using technology to support SEND learners in primary STEM subjects

Supporting SEND pupils

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Explore practical ideas and opportunities for developing D&T in EYFS

Developing an understanding of D&T in EYFS

Gain support, as an EYFS practitioner, to identify opportunities for children to engage with technology and computing.

Developing understanding of computing in EYFS

Supporting learning in EYFS

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Ellie Caple and Rebekah Edwards from Tudor Grange Research School discuss ways to teach primary age children scientific vocabulary.

Celebrating our inspirational STEM Ambassadors on International Volunteer Day

Our CEO Séverine - who's one of our STEM Ambassadors - explains how volunteering has such a positive and enduring impact on young people, schools, individuals and organisations.

Stay grounded with World Soil Day!

5 December 2023 is World Soil Day. Soil is an important part of the ecosystem and supports life on Earth. Check out our resources to support the teaching of STEM subjects, using the theme of World Soil Day! 

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