Wirral Primary Science Network Wirral

Session Name

Purposeful practical work in primary science from EYFS to Year 6 plus subject leader network meetings

Dates

From 7/10/25 to 17/3/25

Time

15.45 - 17.15

Location

Maritime Knowledge Hub, 3 Vanguard Way off Campbeltown Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, CH41 9HP

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.

Science Leader Network Meetings:

This face to face network will enable science subject leaders to collaborate with peers, share latest developments in practice and support them to lead the development of science teaching and learning in their school. Participants will identify priority issues and session content will be tailored around these.

Purposeful practical science in EYFS – TBC

Purposeful practical science in Year 1 – 18.11.25

Purposeful practical science in Year 2 – 27.01.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 3 – 25.11.25

Purposeful practical science in Year 4 – 10.03.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 5 – 10.02.26

Purposeful practical science in Year 6 – 14.10.25

Science Leader Network Meetings

Meeting 1 – 07.10.25

Meeting 2 – 20.01.26

Meeting 3 – 17.03.26




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

Wirral Primary Science Network Wirral