Working Scientifically
Videos and guidance
CIEC have created a series of high-quality videos and guidance, featuring teachers and children working scientifically in their classrooms from Year 1 to Year 6. Each video is designed to support teachers in the delivery of the Working Scientifically aspects of the national curriculum, and increase teacher confidence to explore children's ideas and develop their practical skills and disciplinary knowledge.
, 141kb)The videos accompany the Oak National Academy science curriculum, launched in 2024, created by the CIEC team in partnership with Oak. The full set of primary science resources can be accessed here:
CIEC STEM Role Badges
CIEC’s popular STEM Role Badges have been updated to reflect current roles and careers within industry, helping teachers bring real-world STEM into the primary classroom. Used during practical science activities, each child takes on an industry-inspired role and responsibility within their team, supporting purposeful teamwork and well-organised practical learning.
By mirroring how people work together in industry, the badges help to make industry real and relevant for primary-aged children, introduce them to a diverse range of STEM careers and help them see how the skills they develop in science can connect to the world of work. They provide a simple but effective way to showcase careers, broaden children’s understanding of industry and raise aspirations from an early age.
In the primary classroom
CIEC's Working Scientifically in the Primary Classroom supports all aspects of science enquiry from Early Years through Primary to Key Stage Three within the science curriculum for England. It contains progression grids, guidance and child friendly self and peer assessment posters.
The publication has been updated to reflect recent changes to EYFS curriculum guidance.
This resource is now available to purchase through the University of York's Online Store.
With special thanks to the Salters' Institute for funding this resource.
