June STEM Roundup

Welcome to your June roundup of exciting opportunities, CPD, and competitions to support and inspire STEM teaching in your school.

PSQM Autumn 2025 – Early Bird Offer

Planning ahead for next academic year?​
Sign up now for an Autumn 2025 PSQM hub and get immediate access to fully funded CPD this term!

Once your school returns a signed registration form, your science subject leader and staff team can join a range of live, expert-led webinars and workshops before the PSQM programme even begins. The earlier you register, the more sessions you'll be able to access.

STEM Ambassador Live Webinars – Summer Term Events

Engage your pupils in science and STEM careers with these interactive live webinars:

• ​My Job Using Tech to Save Lives (KS2)​
  ​20 June, 10.00–10.30am​
  Be inspired by a real-life tech career that saves lives – part of the I Belong campaign encouraging girls into computing.
• ​Celebrate Insect Week – Nature’s Hidden Heroes (KS2)​
  ​26 June, 2.00–2.30pm​
  Explore the fascinating world of insects with STEM Ambassadors from the Royal Entomological Society and National Education Nature Park.
• ​World Upcycling Day (KS1 & KS2)​
  ​27 June, 9.15–9.45am​
  Join The3Engineers as they introduce their eco-themed storybooks and upcycling messages.

Outdoor Science CPD – Colchester Zoo | 8 July

Learning Primary Science Outdoors​
Join me at Colchester Zoo for a unique, practical training course focused on outdoor learning in science.

8 July 2025​
Explore evidence-based strategies, pick up practical ideas, and discover how outdoor learning can increase engagement and achievement in primary science.

Book your place: Learning Primary Science Outdoors – Eventbrite​

Kew Gardens Endeavour Competitions – Win £1,000 for Science Resources!

Encourage curiosity and creativity in your class with one of Kew’s two exciting project-based competitions for primary pupils:

• Local Explorers(EYFS)​
  Map your local area and explore the power of maps.
• Plant Hunters(KS1 & KS2)​
  Learn about global plant hunters and design your own scientific expedition.

Entries are class-based, and teachers choose one submission to enter.
🗓 Deadline: 27 June 2025

New Report: Purposeful Practical Work in Primary Science

What is practical work for in primary science—and how can we do it well?

A new report from the Nuffield Foundation explores the role of practical work in primary settings, offering:

• A clear definition of practical work
• The educational purposes it serves
• Practical pedagogy to guide planning

A must-read for all primary science leaders.

Online Science CPD Course

I have put together an online primary science cpd course - How to Teach Primary School Science. Designed for both student teachers and experienced educators, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of science education in primary classrooms. Work through at your own pace with 15 video lectures covering all aspects of primary science such us working scientifically, planning for science, pupil talk, assessment and more.

Science Fix Book Out Now

Science Fix, my new book about Primary Science is now available. It's the distilled knowledge of my 18 years of initial teacher training in science. It's aimed at primary teachers who want to boost their science knowledge and understanding of how to teach it, whether you've been teaching for years, are just starting your ECT years or have just begun teacher training.

Thank you for following Think Bank. I look forward to sharing more educational technology and science news with you soon. Details of our Science and Technology CPD options can be found here.

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