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Strengthening Science: Year Group-Specific CPD

November 23, 2026 - April 26, 2027

A two-part session, one in the Autumn term and one in the Spring or Summer term (See dates below for each Year Group).

Venue:

  • Part 1: In-person at the Science Oxford Centre, OX3 8SB
  • Part 2: Online

Cost: £100 per teacher, or

Free to teachers from Science Oxford member schools

A non-attendance charge of £50 will be applied on free places

 

All primary teachers in schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire are welcome to attend.

Book:

November 23, 2026

Year 1

November 23, 2026

Year 2

November 30, 2026

Year 3

November 30, 2026

Year 4

December 7, 2026

Year 5

December 7, 2026

Year 6

 

About the sessions:

This year group-specific CPD session is designed to build confidence in subject knowledge and provide ideas for purposeful practical work in each year group. You’ll explore key areas of the curriculum, including the more challenging concepts, and experience a variety of activities that bring science to life.

Participants will:

  • Understand how their Year’s science curriculum can nurture curiosity and support the development of young scientists
  • Identify common misconceptions and explore effective strategies for addressing and reshaping students’ understanding
  • Discover practical, hands-on approaches that embed scientific enquiry and skills in everyday teaching,

These sessions will equip you with resources, strategies, and inspiration to make science exciting, accessible, and impactful in your classroom.

 

Dates:

Strengthening science teaching in Year 1

  • Part 1: 23rd November | 10.00 – 12.30 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2: 14th April | 12.30 – 2.00 | Online

Strengthening science teaching in Year 2

  • Part 1: 23rd November | 1.30 – 4.00 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2: 14th April | 2:30 – 4.00 | Online

Strengthening science teaching in Year 3

  • Part 1 : 30th November | 10.00 – 12.30 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2: 26th April | 12.30 – 2.00 | Online

Strengthening science teaching in Year 4

  • Part 1: 30th November | 1.30 – 4.00 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2: 26th April |  2:30 – 4.00 | Online

Strengthening science teaching in Year 5

  • Part 1 : 7th December | 10:00 – 12.30 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2 : 15th March | 12:30 – 2.00 | Online

Strengthening science teaching in Year 6

  • Part 1 : 7th December | 1:30 – 4.00 | Science Oxford Centre
  • Part 2: 15th March | 2:30 – 4.00 | Online