Practical Science for home-education
Practical science in Devon & the south west to support your child’s learning
1) Online Clubs
Frees sessions can be found here.
Online, practical & fun science clubs can be found here
We also offer 1-2-1 classes, click here to explore prices & the topics on offer
2) In-person Clubs
Start up again in Feb, our practical science sessions are suitable for children aged 6-12, younger siblings are welcome too at a reduced fee. They are run either as a fortnightly club or as ad-hoc workshops depending on demand and distance from Sciencedipity’s HQ (North Devon). Clubs resume in February 2021.
Towns we are visiting in 2021 for fortnightly clubs: Launceston, Bude, Tiverton, South Molton, Exeter, Kingskerswell, Barnstaple. Prices start at £10 per session, more details below of the key features.
Towns we’re visiting in 2021 for ad-hoc workshops (after the pandemic): Taunton, Plymouth, Weston s.Mare, Yeovil, Exmouth, Okehampton. These are usually 2 hours long and price is around £15 per child.
Our fortnightly home-ed club’s key features are:
- Each session is 90 mins long, very hands-on and interactive, each session covers different topics in biology, chemistry & physics.
- Suitable for primary aged children aged 6-12, younger siblings (4-5yo) are welcome to join in with their accompanying sibling at £5 each
- Topics are planned in advance – see below
- Costs £10 per session when you block book 5 sessions or £12.50 per child per session if you don’t want to block book.
- Children should be dropped off during the covid restrictions, but parents/carers who need to stay can do so, but please let us know as venues have limited the numbers of people in their space.
- Option to register for the British Science Association’s Crest Award (£5 one-off fee). Certificate received after completing 8 sessions. You can register here.
- Sessions are also valid for Children’s University Passports.
- Join our private Facebook group
The Fortnightly Club 2021
Topics for 2021 (first 10)
Book a session or Block Book for a discount
Launceston – Tuesdays 10.30-12
The Ambulance Hall, Westgate Street, Launceston, PL15 7AE
on these dates: 2/2, 16/2, 2/3, 16/3, 30/3, 13/4, 27/4 11/5, 25/5, 8/6, 22/6 6/7, 20/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Bude – Tuesdays 1.30 – 3pm
Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude EX23 8LD
on these dates: 2/2, 16/2, 2/3, 16/3, 30/3, 13/4, 27/4 11/5, 25/5, 8/6, 22/6 6/7, 20/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Tiverton – Wednesdays 10.30 – 12
Old Heathcoat Community Centre, 81 King St, Tiverton EX16 5JJ
on these dates: 3/2, 17/2, 3/3, 17/3, 31/3, 14/4, 28/4 12/5, 26/5, 9/6, 23/6 7/7, 21/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
South Molton – Wednesdays 1.30 – 3
The Assembly Rooms at the Town Hall in Broad Street, South Molton.
on these dates: 3/2, 17/2, 3/3, 17/3, 31/3, 14/4, 28/4 12/5, 26/5, 9/6, 23/6 7/7, 21/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Exeter – Thursdays 10 – 11.30
Sylvania Community Hall, Exeter EX4 7DR
on these dates: 4/2, 18/2, 4/3, 18/3, 1/4, 15/4, 29/4 13/5, 27/5, 10/6, 24/6 8/7, 22/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Kingskerswell – Thursdays 1 – 2.30
Kingskerswell Public Hall, Newton Rd, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5ES
on these dates: 4/2, 18/2, 4/3, 18/3, 1/4, 15/4, 29/4 13/5, 27/5, 10/6, 24/6 8/7, 22/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Barnstaple – Fridays 10 – 11.30
Barnstaple Library (Room 3B), Tuly Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1EL
on these dates: 5/2, 19/2, 5/3, 19/3, 2/4, 16/4, 30/4 14/5, 28/5, 11/6, 25/6 9/7, 23/7
Block Book 5 sessions for £10/session
Workshops – various locations (in Person)
TBC once the pandemic is over
Older children/teens
Ruth from Sciencedipity offers tuition for older children in particular in Biology and Microbiology. She is a Biomedical Scientist & qualified teacher currently teaching part-time teaching at the local college as well as working in clinical molecular microbiology. Please get in touch to find out about 1-2-1 private lessons and group classes. Her Lab-based evening course should return in the spring (pending the pandemic situation).
Chemistry and other sciences for KS1-3
My son has been to a few workshops now and has absolutely loved them all!