Welcome to Science Week 2026
This year we don't just have one science week, we have 2!
In Partnership with UK Virtual School, this year’s Science Weeks are running from:
WEEK 1: iGCSE SCIENCE WEEK: Tues 24th to Fri 27th March 2026
AND
WEEK 2: PRIMARY WEEK: Mon 30th March to Thur 2nd April 2026
iGCSE Lab Week
Ages 11-16 years old
Secondary Science Week (Core Practical Focus)
Tue 24th Mar to Fri 27th Mar 2026
During Secondary Science Week, students will take part in subject-specific workshops, hands-on experiments and GCSE-focused core practicals that follow the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE Specifications. The week is designed to deepen subject knowledge, support exam preparation, and inspire future STEM pathways.
Easter Themed Science Week
Ages 5-11 years old
Primary Science Week
Mon 30th Mar to Thur 2nd Apr 2026
Primary Science Week will be packed with exciting Easter-themed experiments, chocolate investigations, and egg-citing demonstrations designed to spark curiosity and bring science to life. A fun and festive week of discovery awaits!
Morning and afternoon options available
Curious what goes on during our Science Week? Watch our last event below:
(UKVS Week 4)
March 24-27 | Tuesday - Friday
Highly suitable for Yr 9 - 11
Pre-reading materials will be provided, making it accessible to Yr 7 & 8 (though they may find it challenging, we'll be open to keen Yr7&8 students)
IGCSE focused core practicals following the Pearson Edexcel Specifications, data collection and skills
Each session will be 4 hours long, starting from 11 am to 3 pm, with different themes each day. There will also be evening social activities to unwind and bond with other families.
Tues 24th March
11am-3pm
(4 hours)
Physics Day
Forces & Motion
Core practicals covered
Core Practical 1:
Motion (speed)
Core Practical 2:
Extension (Hooke’s Law)
Social Activity
Chat & Craft at the Hub
Wed 25th March
11am-3pm
(4 hours)
Biology Day
Food & Enzymes
Core practicals covered
Core Practical 1:
Food tests
Core Practical 2 or 3:
Enzymes (temperature or pH)
Core Practical 14:
Anaerobic respiration in yeast
(optional third)
Social Activity
Bowling
Thurs 26th March
11am-3pm
(4 hours)
Chemistry Day
Making Salts / Energy Transfers
Core practicals covered
Core Practical 7:
Making pure, dry hydrated copper(II) sulfate crystals
Core Practical 9:
Investigate temperature changes accompanying various reactions
Core Practical 8:
Prepare a sample of an insoluble salt (optional third)
Social Activity
Escape Room and Dinner
Fri 27th March
11am-3pm
(4 hours)
Chemistry Day
Rates of Reaction
Core practicals covered
Core Practical 10:
Investigate the effect of changing surface area and concentration on the rate of reaction
Core Practical 11:
Catalytic decomposition
Social Activity
No social
Social Activities Details:
Please note, evening social activities are £25 and are only available for GCSE Science Week.
Tue 24th March
Chat & Craft at the Hub
Address:
Femtinos Learning Hub
53 Church Road
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2LB
How to get there
Parking:
- FREE Parking at Victoria Common Car Park (Please check for closing time)
Train:
- 25min Walk from Northfield Station
Dinner
We'll be ordering in!
Wed 25th March
Bowling
Address:
Hollywood Bowl
Broadway Plaza,
Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham,
B16 8LP
How to get there
Parking:
- Parking available onsite starting from £1.50
Train:
- 28min Walk from Bham New Street Station
- 11min from Five Ways Train Station
Dinner
Thur 26th March
Escape Room
Address
Escape Hunt
120 – 122 Corporation Street
The Square
Birmingham
B4 6SXl
How to get there
Parking:
- Parking available at Dale End (NCP Birmingham High Street) starting from £1.50
Train:
- 7min Walk from Bham New Street Station
Dinner
Birmingham Town Centre has lots of choice.
(UKVS Week 5)
March 30 April-27 | Monday - Thursday
Highly suitable for ages 5-11
SEN friendly
Self-paced STEM crafts and experiments
Morning or Afternoon options to book
Lunch
Each session will be 2.5 hours long, running from 11am to 1:30pm and 2-4:30pm. The sessions are self-paced, repeated twice a day with Easter-inspired themes. We only have limited spaces, so hurry and book your spot!
Mon 30th March
am or pm option
(2.5 hours)
Melt & Mould
Chocolate Lab
Create, decorate and
design chocolate
Morning: 11-1:30pm
Afternoon Repeat: 2-4:30pm
Tue 31st March
am or pm option
(2.5 hours)
Eggsplore! An Egg
Experiment Lab
Engineering, experiments &
egg-cellent ideas
Morning: 11-1:30pm
Afternoon Repeat: 2-4:30pm
Wed 1st Apr
am or pm option
(2.5 hours)
Furry & Fluffy
Animal Lab
Explore chicks, rabbits &
their springtime habitats
Morning: 11-1:30pm
Afternoon Repeat: 2-4:30pm
Thur 2nd Apr
am or pm option
(2.5 hours)
Bees, Bugs & Blooms
Nature Lab
Explore plants, insects and
spring flowers
Morning: 11-1:30pm
Afternoon Repeat: 2-4:30pm
Cost
Location
Both Primary and GCSE Science Week will be held at Femtinos Learning Hub
The hub is located a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, the perfect location for those travelling from out of city, yet great for locals too!
We’re hosting the event in:
Femtinos Learning Hub
53 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LB
Getting to the Venue:
Free parking at:
Victoria Common Car Park (literally 1 min walk from the building).
Please check the closing times for the car park as they vary throughout the year.
By Train:
Trains from New Street Station are every 20min towards Redditch.
Northfield Train Station
15min walk away from the hub
How to join
The event is open to all Home Educators, but we are releasing the tickets first to UKVS families (and any friends you may wish to forward this to!)
Please note:
Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
BOOK BEFORE 16TH MARCH
About Femtinos
Femtinos
To make this event possible, we partnered with Femtinos.
Femtinos is a provider of creative, educational, fun and interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
workshops and courses for children aged 5 to 14 years old in the Birmingham region and nationally. In our 16th year now, we have supported the learning of over 14,000 children and participants, including home educated children. We have also developed two exciting new programmes called “Little Speakers Club” and “Code Club”
FAQS
Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions found on the Femtinos Website. Below are some common FAQ’s
Can I get a refund if I can’t make it on the day?
All ticket bookings are final and non-refundable. This applies even if your child is unable to attend one or more sessions.
Should I book accommodation or is there a chance of the Science week being cancelled?
- We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule sessions if necessary. We also reserve the right to make necessary changes to advertised content if more appropriate for the group
- In the event of a cancellation or rescheduling, we will make every effort to inform you as soon as possible.
- For cancellations, a refund will be issued. Please ensure you have the ability to cancel your accomoodation at least one week prior to the week
I am very interested but not ready to commit right now. Will I be able to sign up last minute?
We reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion. If a booking is declined, we are not obligated to provide a reason. If we decline your booking after payment, your tickets will be refunded.
Do I need to stay with my child?
- These are drop off sessions but parents are welcome to stay onsite and bring a laptop or book.
- If your child has SEN needs and requires the comfort of having a parent present, we may request you stay until they are settled.
Can I drop by child off early or collect them later than the times set for the sessions?
- We will not be able to have children onsite more than 15min before the start of a session. Please ensure you do not arrive earlier than this.
- Parents and guardians must pick up children promptly at the end of each session. We are not able to have children onsite after the set times.
