Continuing Professional Development
For primary teachers
The Science Oxford team comprises regional experts in leading STEM-focused professional development for primary teachers. We offer a wealth of opportunities, online and face-to-face, free and paid-for, for teachers to learn about the latest best practice, as well as acquire ideas and strategies to implement impactful techniques for teaching science in the classroom. All our CPD training provides activities to use in the classroom right away and is suitable for use with any primary science curriculum or scheme of work. Sign up for individual courses below.
Our CPD courses are all based on the Thinking, Doing, Talking Science approach. This research-based pedagogy was co-created by Science Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. It benefits pupils by:
- developing scientific knowledge and understanding through higher order thinking skills
- promoting oracy skills through dedicated discussion time
- boosting knowledge and enquiry skills through purposeful practical science activities
- providing inclusive and challenging science lessons
- enabling focused recording for assessment
For any queries relating to teacher CPD email [email protected].
Upcoming courses 2025/2026
Primary Science Quality Mark
Expression of interest is open for Spring Term
A comprehensive one-year professional development programme to give primary science subject leaders the knowledge, capability and support needed to improve the quality and profile of science education across the entire school. Sign up now for the spring round.
Online
Science Oxford Primary Teacher Network meetings
22nd September; 3rd December; 2nd February; 6th May
These sessions are designed to help primary science subject leaders stay current with best practices in science leadership. They will also provide practical content and resources that can be shared with colleagues to support high-quality science teaching across the school.
Year group-specific CPD
Autumn and Summer term sessions, various dates
Two year group-specific CPD sessions, 'Enhancing Science' in the autumn term and 'Reviewing Science' in the summer term, are designed to provide you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to deliver high-quality science teaching.
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science two-day course
November 10, 2025 - January 26, 2026
The revised two-day Thinking Doing Talking Science programme empowers teachers to create opportunities for higher order thinking and to craft inclusive, yet challenging, science lessons.
Online
Pupil-led enquiry
January 12, 2026
This CPD session offers a toolkit of strategies to inspire pupil-led thinking and support teachers in confidently managing practical investigations in the classroom
Buckinghamshire Primary Science Conference
February 26, 2026
Be part of Science Oxford’s annual Buckinghamshire Primary Science Conference – a day dedicated to enriching your approach to primary science and sparking inspiration across your school community
Online
Focused recording for effective assessment
March 16, 2026
Explore how focused, purposeful recording can support both teaching and learning without overloading children or limiting creativity
Outdoor Science in Action
April 20, 2026
A practical and inspiring session to equip teachers with the knowledge and confidence to lead climate change education through outdoor learning.
Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference
July 6, 2026
Be part of Science Oxford's annual Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference – a day dedicated to enriching your approach to primary science and sparking inspiration across your school community
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Teacher, on Thinking, Doing, Talking Science taster session
Bookable CPD for your school staff team
Would you like the Science Oxford team to deliver a CPD workshop in your school? Planning an INSET day or twilight science-focused session?
Get in touch today [email protected].