Primary Science HUB courses
24 - 25
The Science Hub is self funded and run by St Clement Danes School by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic science experts. We were previously a DfE funded SLP but as the funding has been withdrawn, we are continuing to offer high quality Science CPD to fill the gap. We aim to ensure that local teachers can attend the Science CPD they need and deserve.
If there is anything you would want to see here or if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you at one of our courses soon!
*All courses are the same price for Private and State funded Schools.*
*All our courses are booked through Eventbrite which will require you to pay a booking fee alongside the cost of the course you're booking.*
The Primary Science Package 24 - 25
Sign up to our package now, as this is most economical for your school to attend our conferences and staff meetings at the lowest cost possible. Contact hubs@scd.herts.sch.uk to enquire.
Upcoming Courses and Special Offers
Primary Conferences
Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.
St Clement Danes School - 9.30-16.00 - £100
Primary Network Meetings
The aim of the Network meeting is to keep busy primary teachers up to date with the latest guidance and resources, to share good practice and to provide support with curriculum development, in a friendly and informal environment.
Remote - 15.45 to 16.45
Cost: Free
Autumn 1 - 16th September
Autumn 2 - 18th November
Spring 1 - 13th January - Book now
Spring 2 - 3rd March - Book now
Summer 1 - 28th April - Book now
Summer 2 - 9th June - Book here
Inspiring Primary Science
Year group specific CPD sessions for primary teachers. Helping you to gain subject knowledge confidence and gather ideas for how to cover the tricky bits. Experience different enquires that link to your year group content and resources you can use to support you in delivering exciting hands- on lessons!
Face to face at St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 13.30 to 16.00
Cost: £50 each
(Send a teacher from each year group and get all for £200) - to book this special offer contact hubs@scd.herts.sch.uk
December
January
Primary Network Meeting - 13th January - 15.45 to 16.45 - Remote
Cost: Free
The aim of the Network meeting is to keep busy primary teachers up to date with the latest guidance and resources, to share good practice and to provide support with curriculum development, in a friendly and informal environment.
Inspiring Primary Science - Year 2 - 15th January - 13.30 to 16.00 - Remote
Cost: £50
Inspiring Primary Science - Year 3 - 29th January - 13.30 to 16.00 - Remote
Cost: £50
February
Making Connections Between Science and Maths - 3rd February - 15.30 to 17.00 - Remote
Cost: £25
Explores the links in the primary maths and science curriculum and how connecting the 2 can help pupils progress in both.
Inspiring Primary Science - Year 4 - 4th February - 13.30 to 16.00 - Remote
Cost: £50
Inspiring Primary Science - Year 5 - 25th February - 13.30 to 16.00 - Remote
Cost: £50
Creative curriculums – Linking Science with English - 27th February - 15.30 to 17.00 - Remote
Cost: £25
This session will explore how purposeful writing in science can support pupils in developing their scientific knowledge and understanding; and how writing skills can be developed through interesting and imaginative science contexts.
March
Developing Science Capital - 10th March - 15.30 to 17.00 - Remote
Cost: £25
An introduction to the concept of science capital and how to build it into your teaching.
Primary Conference
26th March - St Clement Danes School - 9.30-16.00
Cost: £100
Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.
April
Practical Science for Primary - 1st April - 09.30 to 15.30 - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood
Cost: £100
*Offer available - two courses for £100*
This session will demonstrate how to ensure that practical science provides coverage of the 5 enquiry types and progression of the working scientifically skills.
Embedding Sustainability in the Primary Science Curriculum - 24th April - 09.15 to 15.15 - Location at Whipsnade Zoo
Cost: £50
Join us at Whipsnade Zoo to discover and discuss the knowledge and skills required for teaching climate and sustainability. This practical day will leave you feeling enthused and better equiped to apply sustainable teaching practices in your own schools.
Primary Network Meeting - 28th April - 15.45 to 16.45 - Remote
Cost: Free
The aim of the Network meeting is to keep busy primary teachers up to date with the latest guidance and resources, to share good practice and to provide support with curriculum development, in a friendly and informal environment.
May
Enriching your science curriculum - 6th May - 15.30 to 17.00 - Remote
Cost £25
Join us for a day of learning and collaboration to enhance your science curriculum!
June
Primary Network Meeting - 9th June - 15.45 to 16.45 - Remote
Cost: Free
The aim of the Network meeting is to keep busy primary teachers up to date with the latest guidance and resources, to share good practice and to provide support with curriculum development, in a friendly and informal environment.
Practical Science Outdoors for Primary - 12th June - 09.15 – 15.30 - Location at Whipsnade Zoo
Cost: £50
*Offer available - two courses for £100*
Science is all around us, and one of our greatest resources is the outdoors! This CPD day will explore effective strategies which embrace working scientifically outside of the classroom.
Making the Most of Moderation - 16th June - 09.30 – 15.30 - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood
Cost £100
Attending a moderation meeting can give teachers greater confidence in planning for the correct level of outcome and ensures consistency in the quality of primary science provision for all children. Working with other schools is a fantastic way to share good practice, magpie ideas and provides inspiration to consider different approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom.
Primary Conference
25th June - St Clement Danes School - 9.30-16.00
Cost: £100
Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.
Raising attainment in Primary Science - 30th June - 15.30 to 17.00 - Remote
Cost £25
During this course you will develop an understanding of key issues relating to the raising of attainment in science.