Primary Science Teaching Trust

04/06/2026

We know primary science leadership is exciting...creating a vision for science across the school, supporting colleagues, seeing children engage with meaningful science learning and building something that grows over time.

Other parts can feel harder to navigate...monitoring, progression, assessment, action planning and balancing science alongside wider school priorities.

Effective Science Leadership has been designed to support all of it.

This new six-part webinar series will explore practical approaches, professional discussion and strategies that can be applied meaningfully in school.

Across the series, we’ll explore:
🧭 Leading primary science: Roles and responsibilities
🪜 Curriculum and progression in primary science
🔎 Monitoring science across your school
📘 Effective assessment in primary science
🌿 Enhancing and enriching primary science provision
🤝 Supporting and leading your staff team

Designed for teachers new to science leadership, those developing confidence in the role and experienced leaders looking to refresh and strengthen their practice.

The first webinar takes place on 8 October 2026.

Find out more and explore the full programme:
https://pstt.org.uk/events/effective-science-leadership/

02/06/2026

There’s still time to join us at Dove Marine Laboratory in North Shields for our Northeast Primary Science Conference on 16 June. 🌊🔍

Across the day, we’ll explore how coastal environments can support primary science through outdoor investigations, workshops and activities linked to habitats, materials, forces and adaptation.

Whether you teach by the sea or miles from the coast, you’ll leave with ideas, inspiration and opportunities to connect with other primary teachers and science leaders.

📍 Dove Marine Laboratory, North Shields
📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 10:00-15:00
🎟️ Registration closes 11 June

https://pstt.org.uk/events/northeast-primary-science-conference/

01/06/2026

What does creativity look like in primary science? 🌱

Join us at Sheffield Botanical Gardens on 17 June for an afternoon of hands-on professional learning exploring creative approaches to primary science.

🍃 Practical workshop activities involving cross-curricular science
🔍 Approaches to supporting working scientifically
💬 Opportunities to share ideas with other educators
📚 Classroom-ready resources and free materials to take back to school

📍 Sheffield Botanical Gardens
📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ 12:30-16:00

Registration closes soon, so secure your place.
https://pstt.org.uk/events/sheffield-primary-science-conference/

22/05/2026

We’re igniting creativity in science this June!

If you haven’t booked your place yet, registration is still open for our Sheffield Primary Science Conference on Wednesday 17 June at Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Join us for an afternoon of professional learning exploring how texts, art and the outdoor environment can support creativity and investigation in primary science. The conference will include hands-on workshops and classroom approaches teachers can use straight away.

https://pstt.org.uk/events/sheffield-primary-science-conference/

Wishing everyone a restful half term break and we hope to see some of you in Sheffield next month.

Welcome to the summer term! ☀️

If you’re based in Sheffield, be sure to join us this June for our Sheffield Primary Science Conference.

We’ll be focusing on igniting creativity in science by exploring how texts, art and the outdoors can support creativity and investigation in primary science.

From 12:30–16:00 at Sheffield Botanical Gardens, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops, explore practical approaches to working scientifically and leave with ideas to use in your classroom.

Find out more, download the event flyer and book your place here:
https://pstt.org.uk/events/sheffield-primary-science-conference/

20/05/2026

Psst... you might want to take a look at our events page. 👀

We’ve been busy putting together a growing range of professional learning opportunities for the next academic year — including webinars, taster sessions, leadership support, outdoor learning and more.

Need something sooner? We also have recorded CPD and Online Science Lessons ready to access anytime, helping you finish the academic year strong.

Take a look and see what might support your teaching next 👇
https://pstt.org.uk/events/

19/05/2026

🌹 Roses are red, violets are blue, this Teacher Tip is the one for you...

🧐 This week's activity takes you outdoors to look closely at the different types of flowers in bloom.

🐝 Tomorrow is World Bee Day, can you spot the clever ways flowers have adapted to encourage these buzzy pollinators to visit them?

13/05/2026

If you missed our Working Scientifically session, the recording is now available to access anytime.

Access the free recording: https://pstt.org.uk/events/science-for-early-career-teachers/

12/05/2026

This Teacher Tip Tuesday we have a fun activity designed to help children learn about the importance of brushing their teeth!

Grab a brush and get those pearly whites sparkling🦷🪥

07/05/2026

Looking for flexible ways to bring practical science into your classroom later this term?

Our new Online Science Lessons are now available to access anytime! These recorded sessions guide teachers and children through practical, curriculum-linked investigations using simple classroom resources. Perfect for science week, topic work or when you need a ready-to-go science lesson.

Across three recorded lessons, children will explore:
🌈 Chromatography
🍋 Floating and sinking
🚀 Air resistance

Teachers are guided through each investigation before the child-focused section begins, helping staff feel prepared to support discussion, enquiry and scientific thinking in ways that work for their classroom.

School-wide access is available for £50.

Learn more and access the lessons here: https://pstt.org.uk/events/online-science-lessons-2026/