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  • Visit our Learning Zone and search to book on any of the courses below using the course title or suggested keywords.


    Click here
     to view our upcoming Primary Science courses.
    Click here to view our upcoming Secondary Science courses.
  • Our Primary Science Core Provision programmes for Hampshire schools are designed to support science leaders through collaborative opportunities. This offer includes a series of subject network meetings and an annual conference, providing a platform for science subject leaders to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in science education. 

    Why choose our Primary Science Core Provision programmes?

    • Stay up to date with national issues, recent reports, and research in primary science.
    • Engage in professional discussions around effective practice in primary science.
    • Share best practices and learn from peers.

    What's included in the Science Core Provision Offer 2026-27:

    • Three half day Primary Science Subject Leader Meetings (delivered face-to-face).
    • A full-day Primary Science Conference (for subject leaders, delivered face-to-face).

    District based programmes

    We are offering 7 Science programmes across various districts. Click here to access SCIENCE Core Provision 2026-27 - programme dates for details of session dates and times. Please check this information carefully before enrolling to identify the programme relevant to your school’s geographical area. Please note: dates/times and venue information provided in the overview documents are correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

    Programme cost 
    The cost of each programme for 2026-27, which includes all the elements above is:

    Sub: £410 / Full: £492 / HIAS SLA element: £150

    How to book

    Now that the programmes have started, self-service bookings via the Learning Zone are no longer possible. However, any schools that would still like to join these programmes are kindly requested to complete the Science Core Provision Programmes booking form 2026-27. Our course administration team will then make the booking on your behalf and notifications will be sent out via the Learning Zone Online resources are available for any missed sessions.

    Need help?
    Should you require further assistance with enrolling, please contact our Science course administrator: James Hurlstone james.hurlstone@hants.gov.uk

    For general queries about this Core Provision offer, please contact:
    Katie Scott, Training Programme Manager: katie.scott@hants.gov.uk

  • The training delivery model for individual courses is identified in the course titles on the Learning Zone as follows:

    Webinar – virtual training via Microsoft Teams
    Blended – courses that are a mixture of virtual and face to face training
    No categorisation – venue based training

    For any queries regarding our offer, please contact hias.training@hants.gov.uk

    For any course booking queries, please contact cs.learninganddevelopment@hants.gov.uk 

  • Take a look at the Primary Science learning opportunities available to book:

    To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.

  • Take a look at the Secondary Science learning opportunities available to book:

    To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.

    Summer Term 2026

    Dates: 8 July (Face to Face) or 10 July 2026 (Virtual)

    Location: Holiday Inn, Eastleigh

    Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102 

    Keyword Search: Summer Secondary Science Network

     

    Summer 2 - 25-26 Secondary Science Network

    The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

    • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

    • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 

    • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 

    • Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 

    • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 

    Common agenda items for these meetings: 

    • Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing. 

    • Enhancing subject leadership – how to get the best from your team. 

    • Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education. 

    • Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2. 

    • Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress. 

    • Sharing good practice and work. 

    • Project work and other CPD opportunities and networks will continue and will evolve in line with need. 

    Please noteall delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting. 

    Autumn Term 2026

    Colourful starry sky

    Autumn 1

    Dates:
    South - 12 October 2026
    North - 13 October 2026
    Catch up webinar - 15 October 2026

    Price:
    Sub £90 / SLA £55 / Full £108

    Keyword Search: Autumn 1 Science

    Autumn 2

    Dates:
    South - 24 November 2026  
    North - 25 November 2026
    Catch up webinar - 26 November 2026

    Price:
    Sub £90 / SLA £55 / Full £108

    Keyword Search: Autumn 2 Science

    Autumn - 26-27 Secondary Science Network

    The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

    • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 

    • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 

    • Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 

    • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 

    • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

    Common agenda items for these meetings: 

    • Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing. 

    • Enhancing subject leadership. 

    • Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education. 

    • Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2. 

    • Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress. 

    • Sharing good practice and work. 

    • Project work and other CPD opportunities and networks will continue and will evolve in line with need. 

    Please noteall delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting.  

    Spring Term 2027

    Secondary school pupils sat together in class working on a science experiment

    Spring 1

    Dates:
    South - 27 January 2027  
    North - 25 January 2027  
    Catch up webinar - 28 January 2027

    Price: Sub £90 / SLA £55 / Full £108

    Keyword Search: Spring 1 Science

    Spring 2

    Dates:
    South - 16 March 2027
    North - 17 March 2027  
    Catch up webinar - 18 March 2027

    Price: Sub £90 / SLA £55 / Full £108

    Keyword Search: Spring 2 Science

    Spring - 26-27 Secondary Science Network

    The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

    • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 

    • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 

    • Develop skills and expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 

    • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 

    • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

    Common agenda items for these meetings: 

    • Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing. 

    • Enhancing subject leadership. 

    • Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education. 

    • Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2. 

    • Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress. 

    • Sharing good practice and work. 

    • Project work and other CPD opportunities and networks will continue and will evolve in line with need. 

    Please noteall delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting. 

    Summer Term 2027

    People looking at electrical circuits

    Summer 1

    Dates:
    South - 10 May 2027
    North - 11 May 2027
    Catch up webinar - 13 May 2027

    Price: Sub £95 / SLA £55 / Full £114

    Keyword Search: Summer 1 Science

    Summer 2

    Dates:
    South - 30 June 2027
    North - 28 June 2027 
    Catch up webinar - 1 July 2027

    Price: Sub £95 / SLA £55 / Full £114

    Keyword Search: Summer 2 Network

     

    Summer - 26-27 Secondary Science Network

    The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

    • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 

    • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 

    • Develop skills and expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 

    • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 

    • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

    Common agenda items for these meetings: 

    • Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing. 

    • Enhancing subject leadership. 

    • Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education. 

    • Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2. 

    • Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress. 

    • Sharing good practice and work. 

    • Project work and other CPD opportunities and networks will continue and will evolve in line with need. 

    Please noteall delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting.