There are three training sessions which explore research based approaches to embedding career-related learning in primary science teaching. There are also optional ‘gap tasks’ between each session to support implementation.

Session 1: Exploring the potential impact of schools and teachers on career choices

By the end of session 1 you will:

• • know why introducing career-related learning from an early age is important​
  • be able to describe patterns of subject and career choice in children and young people​
  • be aware of potential impacts of unconscious bias in primary education

Session 2: Representation and role models

By the end of session 2 you will:

• • Understand the development of children’s career aspirations as they grow​
  • Consider how the use of role models can provide children with tangible examples of future possibilities​
  • Be familiar with ways to include role models in your classroom

Session 3: Science identity and attributes

By the end of session 3 you will:

• • Understand some of the stereotypes children have about scientists and other people who work in STEM​
  • describe some of the attributes that people who work in STEM think are important for them​
  • Have considered the use of attributes to support children’s science identity

The training is suitable for classroom teachers and primary science coordinators. The resources shared in the training are suitable for use across the full primary age range.

The three sessions are spread over 2 terms and each session will be repeated twice.

All sessions run from 4pm to 5pm.