ASE 2027 Annual Conference

ASE 2027 Annual Conference

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its’ 2027 Annual Conference at the University of Northampton from 7th to 9th January.

08:45 GMT

BERG: Learning about biology in the Early Years LH231 (Learning Hub Level 2)Dr Lady Sue Dale Tunnicliffe • Miss Estruch Teach & Tell Co-designing an assessment matrix for thinking scientifically outdoors LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Rebecca Lee • Aamir Khalique Co-developing spatial computing climate change play toolkit with children LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Muhammad Zulfadhli Kamarudin

09:55 GMT

Pedagogical approaches for teaching emotive issues in primary science LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Nicola Treby • Vanessa Matthews Purposeful practical work for inclusion in primary science LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Lynne Bianchi • Sarah Earle

11:15 GMT

Beyond chick hatching: Humane alternatives for teaching life cycles LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Daisy Hall Building professional curiosity, joy and agency in trainee teachers LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Alison Murphy • Natasha Serret

12:25 GMT

The language of discovery: Making scientific vocabulary work for everyone LH127 (Learning Hub Level 1)Hellen Remant

13:35 GMT

(CLEAPSS) Observing practical primary science lessons: A framework for leaders LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Sally Fulford • Jason Harding • CLEAPSS Climate change in the new primary curriculum LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Marianne Cutler • Joe Cannell

14:45 GMT

Metals are solid aren’t they? Tackling misconceptions through responsive teaching LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Jo Montgomery CSciTeach • Alex Farrer Working scientifically in Early Years (nursery and reception) LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Elaine Arbuckle

16:10 GMT

Primary Speed Science LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Angharad Pass

08:45 GMT

100% Compliant! Policy to classroom practice - lessons to be learnt LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Lynne Bianchi • Alex Sinclair Closing the primary science CPD gap: flexible models that work (White Rose Education) Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)Joe Partridge • Dan Breeze • White Rose Education Inclusive approaches to thinking scientifically LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Anna Stanton • Helen Tiplady

09:55 GMT

Engineering art: build a pantograph (a copying machine STEM challenge) LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Maren Kelly Supporting STEM play and learning in Early Years LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Melanie Horan • Carol Davenport

11:15 GMT

Primary Science: programme of study reform for England LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Marianne Cutler • Alex Sinclair • Bryony Turford Teaching climate adaptation: Lessons and resources from the Adapt-Ed Project LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Lee Jowett

12:25 GMT

Building scientific literacy through explicit vocabulary teaching LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Rachael Cuthbert Cultivating a science mindset through outdoor learning LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Nicky Malkin • Dawn McCann Terri and the Time Machine: learning from 4 years delivering arts-based, oracy-rich science LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Sarah Punshon

13:35 GMT

Primary TeachMeet Lightning Talks Creative Hub Atrium Level 1Angharad Pass

14:45 GMT

Is science for everyone? Tackling unconscious bias in primary schools. LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Francesca Gale • Alex Farrer Making Primary Science Meaningful LH127 (Learning Hub Level 1)Nicky Waller

16:10 GMT

(CLEAPSS) Promoting oracy through practical science LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Helen Spring CSciTeach • Kathryn Horan CSciTeach • CLEAPSS Teacher confidence: The key missing link in primary science improvement LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Becki Price • Chris Wemyss Two-eyed seeing: Indigenous and local knowledges in primary science LH321 (Learning Hub Level 3)Andy Markwick • Amy Strachan

17:10 GMT

Meet the ASE Primary Committee LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Angharad Pass

08:45 GMT

Energise your science teaching: enquiry, sustainability and real-world contexts LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Jo Montgomery CSciTeach Making primary physics matter LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Amanda Poole Science enrichment – curiosity beyond the curriculum LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Bryony Turford • Becki Price

09:55 GMT

(CLEAPSS) Hands-on science for communication and language with very young learners LH127 (Learning Hub Level 1)Maria Pack • Kathryn Horan CSciTeach • CLEAPSS Improving primary science teaching in areas of high deprivation & challenge LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Kulvinder Johal • Sophie Franklin What do I need to do to be ready for Curriculum 2028? A masterclass. LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Marianne Cutler • Bryony Turford • Alex Sinclair

11:15 GMT

Developing authentic enquiry in primary science (White Rose Education) LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Daniel Kechoud • Dan Breeze • White Rose Education Teaching primary science outdoors LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Helen Spring CSciTeach Using research on children's misconceptions to develop primary science LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Nicky Waller

12:25 GMT

Decolonising primary science: examples, research and next steps LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Danielle Oudomvilay • Alex Sinclair Primary networking lunch space LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Angharad Pass Rich retrieval: consolidating and elaborating scientific concepts LH127 (Learning Hub Level 1)Kendra McMahon • Kerry-Anne Barber

13:35 GMT

Primary pop-up make and take LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Angharad Pass

14:45 GMT

Making the most of AI-generated science images in the primary classroom LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Helen Harden CSciTeach • Victoria Hedlund Pollinator conservation: A case for school gardens LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Kathy Cabe Trundle Using story probes to link primary science and literacy LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Page Keeley • Ed Walsh

15:55 GMT

Collaborative professional learning in primary science practical activities LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Lucy Wood • Chris Harrison • Maria Pack • Jason Harding Dialogic teaching -a new CPD resource for primary science LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Marianne Cutler • Peter Fairhurst