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We have created a range of CPD suitable for supporting practising primary teachers of science subjects in primary education.

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Professional Development

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Explore the process of developing science learning in the early years setting and how this can support the development of early language and communication skills.

Developing and leading excellence in the early years foundation stage

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

Exploring the outdoors with the early years foundation stage

Gain the know-how to plan a successful curriculum, feel more confident in your science knowledge, and explore new ways to bring the KS1 curriculum to life.

Leading and developing excellence in KS1 primary science

Gain confidence in planning a progressive and engaging lower key stage 2 science curriculum that produces outstanding results.

Leading and developing excellence in lower KS2 primary science

Feel more confident in your science knowledge, teach you how to get those outstanding results whilst meeting your school's and pupils' individual needs.

Leading and developing excellence  in upper KS2 primary science

Intensive CPD (developing in the classroom)

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Explore a range of practical ideas linked to the EYFS framework that will enable you to plan and facilities learning opportunities in science.

Science in the early years - Making the most of misconceptions and working scientifically

Discover how to use science as an engaging context in EYFS to support the development of children's early literacy skills.

Science as an enabling environment for early literacy skills

Understand the complexities of the Early Years Foundation Stage and identify ways to support and develop teaching and learning in the context of ‘Understanding the World’.

A science subject leaders’ guide to developing good practice

Discover how you can use the outdoor environment to support teaching and learning whilst creating a stimulating context for young children to 'Understand the World'.

Using the outdoors to promote ‘Understanding of the World’

Develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum.

Engaging science in Year 1

Identify some common misconceptions that Year 2 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge.

Engaging science in Year 2

Learn ways to develop budding scientists through exploring purposeful practicals and resources that help you deliver engaging and effective lessons.

Engaging Science in Year 3

Learn how the KS2 science curriculum can inspire developing scientists through delivering engaging and effective lessons.

Engaging science in Year 4

Gain confidence in teaching Year 5 primary science as you develop your subject knowledge and learn some top tips along the way.

Engaging science in Year 5

Acquire the skills to nurture aspiring scientists. Delve into purposeful practical exercises and discover resources that will assist you in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

Engaging science in Year 6

Local CPD (developing in the classroom)

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Get started with practical work in primary science, develop your confidence and explore a range of techniques for working scientifically.

Teaching primary science: getting started

Develop your subject knowledge and confidence in key science topics: materials and their properties, states of matter and changes in materials.

Teaching primary science: chemistry (cpd)

Develop your knowledge of processes within the body to support your pupils' learning as part of the primary science curriculum.

Teaching primary biology: body processes

Develop your knowledge of classification to support your pupils' learning as part of the primary science curriculum.

Teaching primary biology: classification

Develop your knowledge of physics to support your pupils' learning as part of the primary science curriculum.

Teaching primary science: electricity, forces, light and sound

Develop your knowledge of evolution and inheritance to support your pupils' learning as part of the primary science curriculum.

Teaching primary biology: evolution and inheritance

Identify opportunities across the curriculum to use space as a context for learning and engage children in practical activities.

Teaching primary science: human spaceflight

Discover how space exploration can inspire your primary science students and engage them in working scientifically.

Teaching primary science: exploring space

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