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].
What do teachers say about our CPD?
Watch this short film to find out.
Planning an INSET day?
Are you planning an INSET day or twilight science-focused session in your school? Book the Science Oxford team to deliver a CPD workshop in your school.
Get in touch today [email protected].
Upcoming courses
Year group-specific CPD 2025/2026
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.
Online
Primary Science Teacher Network
Monday 19th October 2026; Monday 1st February 2026; Monday 19th April 2027
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.
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science Taster
October 5, 2026
Explore creative ways to effectively develop higher-order thinking skills through dedicated discussion slots at the start of science lessons.
Supporting New and Developing Science Subject Leaders
October 12, 2026
A targeted CPD session is designed to support new and less experienced science subject leaders in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead science effectively within their school.
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science
November 9, 2026 - January 25, 2027
The two-day Thinking Doing Talking Science programme empowers teachers to create opportunities for higher order thinking and to craft inclusive, yet challenging, science lessons.
Free science CPD for primary teachers
November 16, 2026
Develop your skills and confidence teaching primary science by attending a free after school science CPD session led by award winning primary science teachers.
Strengthening Science: Year Group-Specific CPD
November 23, 2026 - April 26, 2027
Year group-specific CPD sessions are designed to build confidence in subject knowledge and provide ideas for purposeful practical work in each year group.
Online
Pupil-led Enquiry Twilight
January 11, 2027
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 24, 2027
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 Twilight
March 1, 2027
Explore how focused, purposeful recording can support both teaching and learning without overloading children or limiting creativity
Climate Change Through Outdoor Learning
May 17, 2027
A practical and inspiring session to equip teachers with the knowledge and confidence to lead climate change education through outdoor learning.
Effective and Focused Science Monitoring for Busy Subject Leaders
May 24, 2027
Explore focused, efficient monitoring approaches that help you make the best use of your time while answering the key questions that matter most.
Bright Ideas Time: Promoting Oracy in Primary Science
June 21, 2027
This taster session introduces practical strategies from the Thinking Doing Talking Science approach, suitable for all primary age groups and adaptable to any science curriculum.
Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference 2027
June 29, 2027
Be part of Science Oxford's annual Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference 2027 – 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