Out now - new open-access issue of the Journal of Emergent Science, featuring:
- BEST diagnostic stimuli
- Children's ideas about microbes
- Inquiry-based science
- 'Scientist like me' for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Critical thinking with 'what if' scenarios
www.ase.org.uk/resources/jo...

NEW south-west group added thanks to a host school in Bristol for Focus4TAPS primary science 3-day CPD.
15 regions part-subsidised for 25-26. Looking to add new gp in Manchester.
Available to all year groups & no pupil data collection - all welcome.
Register interest: forms.office.com/e/EVK1XeYNfH

Twilight events for discussion of Nuffield Foundation funded Practical Work in Primary Science project for next term:

- Scotland at SSERC, Dunfermline - Tues 9th Sep

- Northern Ireland at Stranmillis University, Belfast - Thurs 9th Oct

Link for sharing and sign up:
forms.office.com/e/p1xeNzj84j

Latest Journal of Emergent Science includes a 'collective article' on mixed-age classes, with teachers sharing practice from a range of schools.

What would you like the next collective article to focus on?

What primary science practice would you like to share?

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Recruitment now open for Focus4TAPS primary science 3-day CPD, in range of areas (plus others if interest).
Part-subsidised for 2025-26 only so £450 per school for 2 teachers.
Available to all year groups and no pupil data collection - all welcome.
Register interest: forms.office.com/e/EVK1XeYNfH

My 'Professorial lecture', a talk for education colleagues, friends, family and anyone else who is interested will be at The Egg theatre in the centre of Bath on Wed 23rd April. I'll be sharing egs of primary school science and impact on practice. All welcome!
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Booking is now open for new report launch: Purposeful practical work in primary science.

Join us to find out about the Nuffield Foundation funded research findings and new guidance for primary schools across the UK.
Online launch: 4 – 5pm Wed 2nd April 2025
Sign up: forms.office.com/e/ucAs45cUVq

The latest open access issue of the Journal of Emergent Science is now out, including articles on Early Years parental engagement, botanical folk tales, argumentation and primary/secondary transition.

www.ase.org.uk/resources/jo...

Primary school teacher, Tim Holford and I discuss primary science enquiry and assessment in his latest podcast.

Spotify: lnkd.in/g_2X2_AB
YouTube: lnkd.in/gEwgMbp4

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