Professional learning events

Opportunities to explore and share good practice

PSTT offers professional learning opportunities for all primary science educators, ranging from webinars to conferences.

We welcome class teachers, science subject leaders, trainee teachers and anyone with an interest in primary science education to join our events. Below, you’ll find details of upcoming professional learning opportunities.

In addition, we host regional events across the UK, led by our team of primary science experts. These provide opportunities to connect locally, share practice and explore practical approaches to teaching and learning.

To help with your planning, download our calendar of events for the 2025–26 school year and stay up to date with everything PSTT offers by joining our mailing list.

Explore upcoming learning opportunities

Next webinar: 25 February 2026

Science for Early Career Teachers

webinar series
16:00-16:45
FREE

Learn more & register here

British Science Week: 9-13 March 2026

Online Science Days

live, classroom-based sessions
all ages
9:00-15:00
£95 for the whole school

Learn more & register here

19 March 2026

Science & Oracy

one-hour webinar
16:00-17:00
£25

Learn more & register here

21 April & 7 July 2026

Thinking, Doing, Talking Science for Teesside

two-day course in with one online twilight session
9:30-16:00
£250
Registration closes 20 March at 17:00.

Learn more & register here

Watch anytime

Primary Science Leadership Webinar Series

A six-part recorded series for new and developing science leaders
£80

Learn more & purchase access here

Watch anytime

Enquiry Types Webinar Series

A five-part recorded series to better understand enquiry types and how to teach them
£80

Learn more & purchase access here

Primary Science Conferences

Our Regional Mentors are primary science experts who work with schools across their regions to strengthen subject knowledge and inspire teachers. You can register here for upcoming regional conferences, with practical workshops, shared ideas and research-informed strategies to strengthen science teaching and leadership. These events are open to all primary educators.

26 March 2026

Midlands Primary Science Conference

13:30-16:00
Online
£50.00

Learn more & register here

16 June 2026

Northeast Primary Science Conference

10:00–15:00
Dove Marine Laboratory, North Shields
£100.00

Learn more & register here

17 June 2026

Sheffield Primary Science Conference

12:30–16:00
Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Sheffield
£50.00

Learn more & register here

Primary Science Network Meetings

We also run primary science network meetings that provide a supportive community for subject leaders. These sessions offer space to exchange ideas, share experiences and build confidence, with a focus tailored to local needs.

All meetings will take place at St. Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Blackburn Network Meetings

4 February 2026
20 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Sandal Primary School, Baildon

Bradford Network Meetings

3 February 2026
9 June 2026

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All meetings will take place at Falconer's Hill Academy, Daventry

Daventry Network Meetings

23 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

East Midlands Network Meetings

16 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

East of England Network Meetings

4 February 2026
19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Hightown Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Liversedge

Kirklees and Calderdale Network Meetings

19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place online

London Network Meetings

19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place online

Northumberland Network Meetings

9 June 2026

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Hybrid meetings: will take place online or at Belvidere Primary School

Shropshire Network Meeting

5 February 2026
19 March 2026
21 May 2026
2 July 2026

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All meetings will take place online

South of England Network Meetings

21 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Sea View Primary School, South Shields

Tyneside Network Meetings

11 February 2026
20 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Barford St Peter's CE (VA) Primary School, Barford

Warwick Network Meetings

21 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

West Midlands Network Meetings

2 February 2026
20 April 2026

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Explore our professional learning video library

All educators

Using the Equity Compass

Evaluate and enhance your school’s commitment to equity and social justice with this tool.

Watch here

All educators

Did you know? Introduce climate and science research to children

Discover a resource that connects cutting-edge research with practical science investigations for primary children.

Watch here

All educators

Sketchbook Science: connecting science and art

Integrate science and art across your classroom or school, with projects designed to enhance conceptual understanding and creative skills.

Watch here

All educators

Take a social justice approach to your science teaching

Discover strategies and resources to help all learners connect personally with science, using expert guidance and a science capital approach.

Watch here

All educators

Physics is for everyone: explore IOP’s Limit Less Campaign

Empower young people to be part of future solutions with practical guidance from the IOP on integrating agency and action into science teaching.

Watch here

All educators

Use your classroom to promote diversity in science

Celebrate diversity in science, challenge misconceptions and integrate diverse role models into your curriculum - plus, meet a materials scientist.

Watch here

All educators

Tackle stereotypes & raise awareness of STEM careers

Learn how NUSTEM’s research improves children's connection to science and STEM careers, with strategies and tools linked to the National Curriculum.

Watch here