Cheshire West Primary Science Network

Session Name

Cheshire West Primary Science Network - Purposeful practical work in primary science from EYFS to Year 6 plus subject leader network meetings

Dates

From 2/10/25 to 19/3/25

Time

15.45 - 17.15

Location

St Bernard's RC Primary & Nursery, Sherbourne Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 5EW

Session Duration

10x 1.5 Hour Sessions

Course Leader

Donna Harris

Cost

£350 per school

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This package of subject knowledge CPD will support teachers to understand the core purposes for doing a practical activity in their primary science classroom. The content draws on the findings of the report ‘Purposeful practical work in primary science’, published March 2025. Class teachers will consider how to plan their children’s learning in science to ensure all practical activities have a clear purpose and are scaffolded to meet the needs of all children. There are 7 CPD sessions, with one per year group from EYFS to Year 6.

Subject knowledge CPD sessions

Purposeful practical science in EYFS – TBC

Purposeful practical science in Year 1 – 13.11.25

Purposeful practical science in Year 2 – 29.01.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 3 – 20.11.25

Purposeful practical science in Year 4 – 12.03.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 5 – 05.02.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 6 – 16.10.25

Science Leader Network Meetings

Meeting 1 – 02.10.25

Meeting 2 – 15.01.26

Meeting 3 – 19.03.26

Face to face

Subject knowledge CPD

Develop an understanding of the core purposes for doing practical activities in primary science.

Consider how to plan purposeful and inclusive practical science activities that are tailored to meet the learning needs of all pupils.

Explore practical science ideas for each year group

Science Leader Meetings

Consider the latest research and developments in primary science
Identify steps to further develop science in your school
Share ideas and best practice with other science leaders