Support for School Leadership & SENCOs

Guidance for supporting children with SEND to make progress with primary science.

Inclusive approaches for primary science

Inclusive Approaches for Primary Science began as a two year curriculum development project, Primary Science for All, led by Sheffield Hallam University and funded by the Primary Science Teaching Trust. The project included a group of participant teachers and teaching assistants from a mixture of primary school settings including special schools, pupil referral units attached to mainstream schools, and mainstream schools. All had a commitment to improving the inclusivity of primary science so that lessons would be accessible to all learners.

Two key inclusive approaches were developed by the Primary Science for All project: Wonder Cupboards and Frames.

One of my children actually turned around and said, ‘Well, I know what to do next.’ So it’s helping him to be a bit more self-directed and helping him to feel a bit more in control.

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Inclusive approaches for primary science

This resource introduces two key approaches, and outlines how teachers and teaching assistants can incorporate them into their science curricula for children with diverse needs.

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Science in My Pocket

For children needing emotional and behavioural support see PSTT’s resource, ‘Science in My Pocket’

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Safety Notice & Disclaimer

PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.

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