CANCELLED Transforming science learning: Evidence-based impact of spaced learning

CANCELLED BY PRESENTERS10.1.26 Do your pupils forget what they’ve learned just weeks after your carefully crafted science lessons? You’re not alone — and there is a way forward. In this session, we will delve into the science and practice of Spaced Learning, a structured approach to teaching that uses repeated exposures to content interleaved with physical or unrelated activities. Grounded in neuroscience and recently validated by one of the largest secondary science trials in the UK, Spaced Learning has been shown to significantly improve pupils’ ability to recall scientific knowledge after a delay of three months — without requiring additional teaching time. We’ll explore the core principles of Spaced Learning, share key findings from the 2025 study published in PLOS ONE, and guide you through examples of how this can look in real classrooms. You’ll also leave with practical resources and advice for embedding Spaced Learning in your own curriculum planning — particularly useful for schools aiming to improve outcomes in science without extending the school day. This session is ideal for classroom practitioners, science leads, and school improvement leaders looking for evidence-based, scalable approaches to boosting science attainment and long-term learning. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Explain the rationale and core principles behind Spaced Learning. Describe the key findings of recent research into Spaced Learning’s impact on science retention. Evaluate whether Spaced Learning fits within their current curriculum and planning structures. Begin designing or adapting a simple science lesson using the Spaced Learning model. https://youtu.be/tFErgbxp1-E