EYFS Science

This session will provide an opportunity to review resources to support the planning and delivery of EYFS science. You will look at ways of bringing the EYFS science to life through practical ideas. It will support you with the resources in order to develop the effective science learning for children in your setting.

Intended impact of the sessions:

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Consider initiatives / resources to support good Early Years practice and explore opportunities for science

Using opportunities in the community and with your families to develop the science capital of children in your setting.

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Jane has over 30 years’ experience in the education sector and continues to teach part time, which Jane thoroughly enjoys. Jane is a Chartered Science Teacher, a Fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust, where she received Primary Science Teacher of the Year Award, and a Senior Professional Development Lead for STEM Learning. As a former LEA advisor for science, Jane has extensive experience of training teachers at all stages in their career, Jane continues to lecture on numerous ITE University courses across the East Midlands. Jane also writes educational resources for a number of national organisations including Association of Science Education, National Farmers Union, Environment Agency and STEM Learning. Recently Jane co-wrote an academic paper published in 2022 Outhwaite, D., Banham, J. and Cummings, A. (2022), ‘A Case Study of the Benefits of the Science Learning Partnerships in Early Years and Primary Education in England’, Education Sciences: 12:2 107.

Jane enjoys working with teachers and pupils to enable them to become more knowledgeable and passionate about science, alongside developing their understanding of how science can open doors and enrich their lives.