Have a look at one of these examples to see how you might record your planning.
Use this inclusion planning template to create your own.
Creating opportunities for all children to engage with science
Whether you are planning one science lesson or a series of lessons for a science topic, consider how you could make use of these adaptations to support children in your class.
You may not use all these strategies in every lesson but it can be helpful to have some examples of each one so that you can respond to children’s needs and adapt your teaching.
Use this inclusion planning template to create your own.
• Pre-teach / use a pre-task linking science to real-life and children’s experiences
• Contextualise information using images, videos and books
• Teach new vocabulary explicitly – use symbols, a working wall, discuss new words
• Practice vocabulary using songs, games or discussion
• Introduce new concepts through discussion, demonstration or a question
• Note common misconceptions for your topic
• Plan scaffolds and stem sentences
• Plan how you will model key concepts or tasks
• Plan targeted support using peers and adult support
What does planning for inclusion look like?
Examples of Planning for Inclusion
KS1 Materials
Planning for ages 5-6
KS2 Sound
Planning for ages 8-9
Further Support
Register for our three-part webinar series taking place from November 2026 to April 2027.
Science for All: Making Primary Science InclusiveIf you would like tailored support to develop an inclusive approach to primary science across your school, our Primary Science Mentors would be happy to help.
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