CPD/INSET

Investigative Science in the Classroom

We run interactive practical courses in Science Learning Centres, universities, teacher centres and schools and we continually review and update our materials.

Courses can be delivered by video-conferencing, especially for individuals or small groups - just ask for details.

We also offer one-to-one sessions to enable a staff member to learn how to deliver our remote workshops.

Our courses are inspiring and bursting with practical ideas.

CPD

We provide

CPD to increase confidence in teaching science enquiry and investigative skills, for experienced teachers, new teachers, trainee teachers and teaching assistants.
CPD for experienced primary teachers, including science co-ordinators and subject leaders, to discuss challenging contexts likely to introduce pupil misunderstandings and topics which are difficult to extend.
CPD on creating a science buzz in schools through science clubs, family days and events. We have twenty years' experience of running science clubs and managing family days.

"Hands on task / lots of great ideas for science lessons to take back. Whole table felt that the presentation was very good – wish that we had been inspired by science with explorations like today, when we were at school."

"Practical ideas / resources / recommended books etc investigative skills, addressed misconceptions. Feel enthused."

"Very practical and plenty of ideas across key stages. Excellent."

INSET

We offer exciting practical primary INSET days to support the teaching of science enquiry and investigative skills. These aim to increase staff confidence in structuring investigations and in encouraging pupils to ask questions and look for answers.

We design the day to meet each school's needs, focussing activities on physical processes and materials and their properties. Short courses are negotiable.

Due to popular demand, we now have a one-day course specifically focussing on materials and their properties. This shows how easy it is to carry out simple yet exciting chemistry experiments safely.

"I'm glad I made the right choice of selecting Sphere Science when looking for someone to share their expertise with us :)"

"I would like to say huge thank you for a lovely inset. Staff were excited and have been asking for some of the resources they used. The inset also encouraged them to think outside the box and as a result they have adapted some of their plans."

Costs

The usual cost of our one-day course is £520 + VAT. Costs include materials and assumes up to thirty participants at an agreed venue. Notes are available but photocopying is not included.

Please note that there might be a small contribution towards accommodation/travel if the Workshop Leader is not local to your area. You might consider 'partnering up' with other schools in your local area to share the cost. Please enquire for more details