Practical work in challenging settings SL218 / AB01
Summary
Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting. Explore different ways of planning of practical work in settings where money, staffing, safety and resourcing can all impact on the quality of the practical work that is carried out.
Together, we will look at ways of preventing and dealing with safety issues that may arise and bring together a variety of ideas in biology, chemistry and physics to reduce the costs, mess and equipment needed for common practical activities and demonstrations.
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 4 - Purposeful practical science
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Who is it for?
Secondary classroom teachers in mainstream and alternative settings, lead practitioners and heads of science.
What topics are covered?
- small scale experiments in biology, chemistry and physics
- pragmatic health and safety
- engaging students in practical science
How will you learn?
face to face
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
We will support you to:
- adopt strategies and techniques to plan and deliver high quality practical work in a classroom or lab
- develop your understanding of pragmatic health and safety in science lessons
- consider alternative and low cost ways to carry out practical work across the secondary curriculum
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Practical work in challenging settings | 19 June 2026 | 09:30-16:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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