Practical work in primary school science

The project is led by Professor Sarah Earle, in collaboration with Dr Stuart Read and the University of Manchester’s Professor Lynne Bianchi and Dr Julie Jordan.

It considers how purposeful and effective practical work is understood and enacted in primary school science in the UK via a review of the literature, a stakeholder survey and teacher interviews.

Further information

Find out more about the project on the Nuffield Foundation website. 

Actionable guidance for practitioners and stakeholders will be published here in Spring 2025.

In the meantime, if you would like to get in contact about the research please email primary.science@bathspa.ac.uk