Annual Conference 2026 Primary Sample Programme

Our full programme is available through the Sched application, with multiple filters available to view by audience or theme. Below is a sample to illustrate what a day at Annual Conference could look like for an individual with an interest in Primary science education. However, there are many other choices an individual could make - so this is just one example to provide a bit of guidance.  

 

Thursday 8th January

Time slot Title of session Speakers
From 07:45 onwards Register for conference
08:00-08:45Exhibition open for visitors
08:45-09:40Bridging practical skills gapsMelanie Boyeson, Advisory Teacher, Centre for Industry Education Collaboration
09:55-10:50Evolution across primary science (with ladybirds!)Victor Heng, Learning producer, Natural History Museum
10:50-11:15Tea / coffee / exhibition browsing
11:15-12:10Curating curriculum – enhancing learner engagement and impactLynne Bianchi, Grace Marson, SEERIH
12:10-13:35Lunch / exhibition open for browsing
13:35 – 14:30 Tiny steps: Exploring children’s voices when learning science outsideHelen Tiplady, Emma Whewell, University of Northampton
14:45 – 15:40 Presidential Address: New Year Resolutions? Current and future challenges for science participationLouise Archer, ASE President and UCL Institute of Education
15:40-16:10Tea / coffee / exhibition open for browsing
16:10-17:30Primary Panel session: leading science – navigating the challenges. Curriculum review – what next? Chaired by Claire Seeley, Consultant and Co-Chair Elect of ASE
17:30-19:30ASE Reception for networking and ASE Book of the Year prize giving, followed by as a pay as you go bar open until 22:00.

Friday 9th January

TimeslotSession titleSpeakers
From 07:45 onwards Register for conference
08:00-08:45Exhibition open for browsing
08:45-09:40Teaching Science through oracy and dramaDave Allen, University of Hertfordshire, Jules Pottle, Storytelling Schools
09:55-10:50Science Week on a shoestring: Engaging science for allMaria Rossini, Susan Matambandzo, British Science Association
10:50-11:15Tea / coffee / exhibition browsing
11:15-12:10Primary Keynote: Reflections on the 2025 Primary Science State of the Nations ReportLynne Bianchi SEERIH, Martin Pollard PSTT, Clare Harvey Ogden Trust
12:25-13:20Primary Swap Shop Pop UpsASE Primary Committee
13:35-14:30Primary Networking Lunch
14:45 – 15:40 Space for inspiration in the primary curriculumJeremy Thomas and Sam Weston, University of Portsmouth
15:40-16:10Tea / coffee / exhibition open for browsing
16:10 - 17.30 Port Vale FC: Where is it? What do they do? And why are they here today? Tina Whittaker, PSQM Development Lead, Daniel Johnson, Port Vale FC.
19.00 – 22.00 ASE Curry and Quiz evening

Saturday 10th January

TimeslotTitle of SessionSpeakers
From 07:45 onwards Register for conference
08:00-08:45Exhibition open for browsing
08:45-09:40Using the UN sustainability goals to enhance science teachingJodie Greaves, Plymouth Marjon University, Carla Bennett, First Federation MAT
09:55-10:50Inclusive Science: Integrating LGBT+ perspectives in primary educationDavid Church, Queer Education Consultancy
10:50-11:15Tea / coffee / exhibition open for browsing
11:15-12:10Identifying the starting point for a new topic in KS2 SciencePage Keeley, NSELA, Ed Walsh, Consultant
12:25-13:20Lunch / exhibition open for browsing
13:35-14:30Using STEM storytimes to support family engagement in early years.Carol Davenport, Melanie Horan, Northumbria University,
14:45 – 15:40 Primary Teach Meet ASE Primary Committee
15:40-15:55Tea / coffee
15:55-16:50CLEAPSS: Adaptive teaching techniques that support children to answer questions and write conclusionsMaria Pack, Jason Harding, CLEAPSS
16:50Conference ends