Raise standards in science by using creative, practical and achievable ways to inspire primary scientists. This dynamic INSET day is designed to promote high quality teaching and learning of this core curriculum area.

Experience dozens of ideas, games and approaches devised to enhance your children’s natural curiosity about the world around them.

This training is designed for teachers and leaders who wish to develop children’s scientific enquiry skills and foster a love of science. It will provide the confidence to teach outstanding primary science in a vibrant, interactive way which promotes enquiry and learning at greater depth.

• Raise standards in science by using creative and achievable ways to develop children’s curiosity

• Develop effective strategies to manage practical enquiry within the primary classroom

• Explore progression within scientific enquiry and improve your understanding of the ‘Working Scientifically’ programme of study

• Deepen your knowledge and understanding of scientific vocabulary and concepts

• Learn about the importance of making meaningful cross-curricular links through a powerful hook, exploring prior experience, understanding context and having a clear purpose for scientific investigation

• Explore the power of talk and higher order thinking skills as a means to develop curiosity and support learning at greater depth

• Learn where to go for ideas, information and resources to develop teachers’ confidence with the teaching of primary science

You will return to the classroom feeling confident in your ability to develop pupils’ curiosity and scientific vocabulary through engaging starting points, effective questioning and talk-led, active approaches.

Audience:

This course is appropriate for primary schools.

• Science Leaders
• Senior Leadership Team
• Teachers & TAs - EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1) & Key Stage 2 (KS2) 

Download a one-page overview of this INSET day

"Very inspiring training. Clear guidance/strategies on how to improve science throughout the school!" Madison Theobald, Science Co-ordinator, Westmere Community Primary School

"Brilliant, best training I have received so far - thank you!" Jennifer Evans, Science Co-ordinator, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

"Great clear concise ideas to develop science teaching in my school." Pamela Lunn, Science Co-ordinator, Wakefield Greenhill Primary School

One of our friendly Consultants would be happy to come to your school to deliver this INSET training.  

• Our Consultant would contact you to discuss your focus for the training 
• We would tailor the content according to your specific needs 
• Each member of your team would receive their own resource pack

Our INSET price varies depending on the number of staff attending. You may choose to open the training up to your Teaching Assistants and have a whole staff training experience. Or, you may wish to aim the training simply at your teaching staff.

Whatever you choose, we would ensure that our training targets all staff attending and that your staff receive an inspiring and engaging session. Please fill out the enquiry form below if you wish to find out more and receive a quote.