Webinar 1: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Teaching Primary Science 

Explore the key principles of effective primary science teaching, including curriculum coverage, inclusive practice and engaging practical approaches that support learners to develop scientific understanding, curiosity and skills.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand approaches to ensuring effective curriculum coverage in primary science.
• Explore adaptive strategies to make science learning meaningful and accessible for all children.

Webinar 2: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Keeping Science Safe

In this session, specialists from CLEAPSS will share practical guidance for planning and delivering safe, effective and high-quality primary science activities.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand how to risk assess practical primary science.
• Know how to find the practical activities and guidance you will need to teach science both safely and effectively.
• Know how to keep up to date with new resources and contact CLEAPSS if you need any help.

Webinar 3: Tuesday 19 January 2027

Managing Practical Work in Primary Science

Develop practical strategies for planning hands-on science activities, with a focus on the practical considerations that support effective working scientifically in the primary classroom.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Explore practical approaches to organising and managing primary science investigations.
• Consider effective ways to use equipment and resources to support engagement and working scientifically.

Webinar 4: Tuesday 2 March 2027

Developing Confidence in Primary Science Subject Knowledge

Build confidence in key primary science concepts and explore practical strategies for identifying and addressing children’s misconceptions to support deeper scientific understanding.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Develop awareness and understanding of key primary science concepts.
• Understand common misconceptions in primary science and approaches to addressing them effectively.

Webinar 5: Tuesday 27 April 2027

Effective Science Enquiry

Take a focused look at the different types of scientific enquiry, with practical tools and strategies to encourage curiosity, critical thinking and purposeful investigation through working scientifically.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Know the different types of scientific enquiry in primary science.
• Consider strategies for developing these through practical investigations.

Webinar 6: Thursday 10 June 2027

Primary Science Assessment

Explore effective approaches to formative and summative assessment in primary science, including assessment of working scientifically, using practical tools that support progression, scientific thinking and understanding across the curriculum.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand effective strategies for formative and summative assessment in primary science.
• Consider practical approaches to assessing both scientific knowledge and working scientifically.