CPD: Teaching Primary Science Outdoors!
Join us for a hands-on outdoor event that will support you in planning and teaching science lessons outdoors.
Wednesday 24th September 2025, 9am – 3.30pm, Howsham Mill, York, YO60 7PA.
We will…
- Explore how to plan and teach both disciplinary and substantive knowledge objectives outdoors.
- Look at how to assess and record science lessons that take place outdoors.
- Consider some of the specific practicalities of outdoor learning.
You will leave with…
- A copy of ‘Teaching Primary Science Outdoors’
- Lots of ideas, and renewed confidence and enthusiasm to take your science lessons outdoors!
Course Leader: Helen Spring
Booking Information: A lot of this course will be outside; please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather conditions. Email helenspringlearning@gmail.com to book.
Non-Attendance and Cancellation Policy: Notify us at least 7 days in advance for cancellations. Full session costs apply if notice isn't given within this period.
Getting to Howsham Mill: It is a 10minute walk from the car park to Howsham Mill. Do not use the Postcode for Satnav! Directions can be found here: https://www.howshammill.org.uk/visit/
Catering: Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, with sandwiches provided for lunch. Audience: Primary school senior leaders, science subject leaders, class teachers.
£140 per person. Click this link to pay.
Feedback – What will you do as a result of attending this CPD?
- Organise CPD with teachers at school to share learning outdoors in science
- Analyse curriculum & highlight the areas that lend themselves to outdoor science
- Adjust my planning to include these lesson ideas. Share the new ideas with our new outdoor science teacher.
- Work out a plan for Forest School and science lessons with the science lead in order to facilitate more learning outdoors…
“A very informative session at a lovely venue. A super day.”
Teaching Primary Science Outdoors CPD
If you would like to book Helen to lead CPD in your school, please email Spring Learning.
Twilight or half day: £365
Full day: £575
Travel costs will be additional.
Accommodation costs may be incurred.
All CPD can be delivered virtually or face-to-face.
SEERIH Conference
"I found all of the lesson ideas really useful. I could immediately apply these in my planning and also I found lots of opportunities for cross curricular links... The tips for effective outdoor learning... although they may seem obvious, it is the structure and boundaries that make me and other staff members at my school nervous (about taking children outdoors)."
“It was really good to see the practical stuff! This has given me the confidence to have a go!”
“(I will) try and plan for more outdoor learning and exploit opportunities wherever we can. Think! Can I do this outside?!”
"Amazing ideas. Really inspired me to add more outdoor lessons into my science.."
"Brilliant knowledge from the instructor, a huge amount of resources and links to resources, great use of Zoom.., relatable to own issues in current school setting, very engaging..."
“Very inspirational! I'm excited!”
Some of the most effective CPD that Helen delivers is through the Primary Science Quality Mark.