Inspirational teacher of primary science SL048 / YB01
Summary
Inspire the next generation of scientists
This year-long course, fully funded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, is designed to help primary school teachers build confidence in their teaching and ignite a love for science in their pupils. Through hands-on training, real-world science applications and engaging teaching techniques, you'll learn how to make science exciting, accessible and inclusive for all pupils.
The course focuses on sparking curiosity, deepening thinking, developing oracy and ensuring every child sees themselves as a scientist. By the end of the programme, you'll be equipped to deliver high-quality science lessons, raise children's aspirations and inspire future generations.
You'll take part in:
- Face-to-face sessions at the National STEM Learning Centre in York
- Live online networking sessions to share ideas and best practices
- Self-paced online learning for flexibility
- School-based tasks to put your learning into action
We understand the challenges of taking time away from the classroom, so this course includes a £900 teacher release payment (£300 per term) to support your participation, and a pre-course stay in our on-site accommodation.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Places are extremely limited so make sure you book now to secure your place.
Who is it for?
Primary teachers and primary science leaders
What topics are covered?
- What is inspirational?
- Thinking like a scientist
- Working scientifically
- Using real contexts
- How to get children thinking and talking scientifically
- Going outdoors
- Science capital
- Inclusion
- Science across the curriculum
- Self-paced online - Subject knowledge and misconceptions in primary biology, chemistry and physics
How will you learn?
This is a year long, blended course which includes face to face, live online and self-paced CPD with gap tasks to complete in your classroom (see breakdown below)
How long is this course?
3 days face to face and 3 x 2 hours live online CPD
Self-paced online learning and gap tasks
Who is the course leader?
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Sarah Dagnell
I am a Professional Development Leader for Primary STEM at The National STEM Learning Centre, York. Previously, I was a primary school teacher...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- increase children’s aspirations for pursuing science in the future
- make science lessons exciting, hands on and relevant to real-world events by embedding inspirational teaching approaches
- create an inclusive classroom environment which meets the diverse needs of all children
- confidently deliver the primary science curriculum
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Face to face | 10 October 2025 | 10:00-16:00 |
| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Remote | 03 December 2025 | 15:45-17:45 |
| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Face to face | 16 January 2026 | 10:00-16:00 |
| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Remote | 24 March 2026 | 15:45-17:45 |
| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Remote | 07 May 2026 | 15:45-17:45 |
| Inspirational teacher of primary science - Face to face | 02 July 2026 | 10:00-16:00 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
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