Bring the coast into your classroom at our Northeast Primary Science Conference. Designed especially for primary teachers, this hands-on professional learning event explores how the seaside can be used as a rich context for science.
Across the day, teachers will take part in practical workshops, outdoor investigations and classroom-focused activities that bring coastal science to life. Themes include habitats and adaptation, materials, forces and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on helping pupils observe, question and explore the world around them.
Whether your school is near the coast or miles inland, this conference will support you to make meaningful links between real-world science and the curriculum, and take fresh, practical ideas back to your classroom.
Cost: £100 per delegate
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10:00–15:00
Location: Dove Marine Laboratory, North Shields, NE30 4PZ
Registration closes 11 June 2026
What to expect
- Hands-on workshop activities and investigations using coastal contexts
- Practical approaches to supporting working scientifically
- Opportunities to share ideas and experiences with teachers from across the UK
- Classroom-ready ideas that work in both coastal and inland settings
