Primary Science

How Snap Science can support you in delivering primary science

As you may be aware, Ofsted published a research review into high-quality science education. It has generated discussion between primary science educators, introduced some new terminology and stimulated reflection on current practice. Ofsted also draws upon its research review when it inspects schools. For all these reasons, it is important… Read More

Planning and implementing an effective primary science curriculum

And so another school year begins, one which we all hope will be much more settled that than the last. There have been so many challenges to face. Teachers have worked incredibly hard to ensure that children’s learning has continued through all the disruptions and difficulties the pandemic brought. Science… Read More

Asking the question: activity-led or working scientifically?

As we start British Science Week 2019 my Twitter feed is full of images and descriptions of children having a great time doing science. Today I have seen children launching rockets, using shaving foam to model the water cycle, finding out how robots work, observing a wide range of… Read More

Make Every Week Science Week!

British Science week is here – a ten-day programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities across the UK for people of all ages, beginning 9th March 2018. For information about events happening near your school and for great ideas for STEM activities to do in school go… Read More

The new school year-
the science subject leaders’
to do list

This blog has been written by Jane Turner, Snap Science Series Editor and Director of the Primary Science Quality Mark. Plan your monitoring activity Ask yourself: • How can I find out what is happening with science? • Which areas are strengths to celebrate and which areas need to… Read More

Assessment in Primary Science

There is a good, shared understanding of why we assess in in primary schools, but feeling confident about what to do to assess in science is challenging.  Teachers should use formative assessment as part of their everyday practice to help pupils achieve the learning that is set out… Read More

What happens after Science Week?

Children love Science Weeks and Science Days, when the regular timetable is relaxed and every lesson is their favourite one – science! Of course British Science Week is the ideal opportunity to do this, but you can hold a School Science Week at any time to suit your school. Whatever… Read More

What are your plans for British Science Week?

British Science Week, a ten-day programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities across the UK for people of all ages, begins on 10th March. How will children, staff and parents at your school be taking part? Will they be going to one of the hundreds of public… Read More

Hertingfordbury Primary review Snap Science

We recently visited Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary school and had a fantastic day talking to the teachers and the children about Snap Science. Alison Richards (Head Teacher) and Helen Sizer (Deputy Head) told us how Snap Science has improved the teaching of the science curriculum… Read More