What is Developing Experts?
Developing Experts is a complete science curriculum programme for children aged 4 to 16 years and functions as a careers platform for the whole family. With a complete set of interactive and sequenced lessons, it is the ideal platform for teaching science in the classroom and consolidating revision or extra learning at home.
It provides a growing library of over 1000 online lessons, with practical investigations, handouts and assessment quizzes included. All resources are fully mapped against the National Curriculum, with scientific skills and learning outcomes clearly outlined in each lesson. With differentiated resources, teachers are able to provide their class with a wide range of tasks and track their students' progress.
As a science provider, DE has a sustained focus on a green future and aims to meet the targets set out in the DfE's sustainability and climate change policy; namely, that pupils should be educated on climate change through 'knowledge-rich education' which should in turn be translated into 'positive action and solutions'. By targeting primary-aged pupils, DE also seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM by encouraging women, ethnic minorities and students from a socio-economically disadvantaged background to pursue science as a career pathway.
A focus on career links and future employment opportunities is a core outcome of the platform. Lessons come with expert and career videos, allowing students to see the application of knowledge and scientific skills in the workplace. Illustrating careers and knowledge in this way increases teachers' confidence and allows their students' potential to flourish.
Educational Impact
 Company | Business Name: Developing Experts HQ Location: United Kingdom Founded: 2015 |
| Age Range | 0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16 |
 Features | Online Lessons Interactive Quizzes Differentiated Handouts Science Lessons Pupil Zone Career Zone Lesson Presentation Lesson Plan Downloadable Resources Before And After Tests Knowledge Organisers Video Content Teacher Tools |
 Languages | Chinese, English |
 Accessibility | Moderate features |
 Policies |  Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyGDPR |
 Requirements | Internet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - Android A classroom interactive whiteboard |
 Set Up | To subscribe, teachers can fill in the form in the administration area of the dashboard. This takes no longer than 5 minutes and only one teacher per school needs to complete this. |
 Training | Live OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos Teachers can sign up to regularly scheduled webinars at a time which suits their schedule. Here, they have the opportunity to ask questions and observe a demonstration of the platform's features. |
 Support | EmailFAQs/Forum A live chat function on the website allows teachers to get help from the DE team quickly and efficiently, whilst embedded videos also provide some helpful assistance. |
| Home Learning | Parent Access Anyone can create the account. DE is free for pupils to use at home, if their school has a subscription. |
AIAI usage The Developing Experts team has not stated whether it uses AI. | |
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Developing Experts PricingPricing Plans Free TrialPaid Subscription Developing Experts pricing starts from £150 / year For UK schools, the price of an annual subscription is £150. This covers unlimited pupil and staff accounts. Small schools with 100 pupils or less should contact DE directly to see if they are eligible for a discount. Additionally, reduced pricing is available for MATs with multiple subscriptions. International schools should contact DE directly for a quote.  Optimised for a quick response | |
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Dec 2023
As a tutor, and employer of 10 other tutors, it works really well for us and our client base.
Julie found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Everything you need is there at a push of a button!”
- Reduces attainment gap“Students working on Science that in mainstream they had not done for years as they truanted the sessions!”
- Improves teaching efficiency“All my tutors now teach Science whereas previously, not all had the confidence”
- Improves attainment“All students now take part in the science sessions, which overall will have a huge impact”
- Builds student knowledge“Students are able to remember what they have seen and been taught as they enjoy the platform”
Dec 2023
It’s great for ideas, skills and lessons. As a leader, I’d love to receive an overview of how skills and knowledge is progressed through each key stage for each unit of science. That would help for future OFSTED visits.
Mrs Butler found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“It’s given our staff ideas for enquiries and how lessons can work progressive with scientific skills.”
- Reduces attainment gap“It’s not been long enough to answer this yet.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Again, not been long enough to measure.”
- Improves attainment“Not had long enough to state.”
- Builds student knowledge“For myself and a few members of staff the planning has helped children to learn in a scientific context.”
Dec 2023
Lots more practical experiments which engage children. Broader. curriculum than previously taught
Emma Davies found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Less resources to prepare”
- Reduces attainment gap“None yet seen”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Lessons have mo0re pace”
- Improves attainment“None yet”
- Builds student knowledge
Abdirahman
Science teacher
Used Developing Experts daily for 0–3 months
Nov 2023
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Abdirahman found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Helps plan lesson objectives”
- Reduces attainment gap“.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Interactive and has videos”
- Improves attainment“Student grades from quizzes and test”
- Builds student knowledge“Students use technical words at the end of lesson”
Nov 2023
The lessons are stimulating and fun with video resources and visual ppts which clearly explain the key concepts in an accessible manner.
Joanna Bissell found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“The resources are easy to use and very comprehensive”
- Reduces attainment gap“All children are accessing the same materials”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Each lesson is sequenced appropriately and is very clear”
- Improves attainment“Children are understanding the rocket words which are effectively recalled at the end and start of each lesson; this then acts as a hook for recall and understanding of key concepts.”
- Builds student knowledge“Children can recall elements of each lesson and link with their daily lives.”
Amy Pannell
Class Teacher and Science Co-Ordinator
Used Developing Experts weekly for 0–3 months
Oct 2023
We are really enjoying it as a programme but would like to use it for longer to really track progress and attainment.
Amy Pannell found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Having worksheets and presentations prepared has helped give a starting point for activities. Lots of information around the curriculum aims and Working Scientifically helps support teacher confidence.”
- Reduces attainment gap“As a school, we haven't been using Developing Experts long enough to see overall progress, however children are able to access the activities within the lesson.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Gives a starting point for subject knowledge and supports staff confidence.”
- Improves attainment“As a school, we haven't been using Developing Experts for very long but all children are accessing each lesson and are able to recall information, especially the key words, with greater ease.”
- Builds student knowledge“Lessons are very sequential and build on prior learning well.”
Oct 2023
A great scheme that is in line with the national curriculum
Jo Leto found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Lesson plans and presentations have significantly reduced workload”
- Reduces attainment gap“Differentiated activities”
- Improves teaching efficiency“The teacher notes are extremely helpful”
- Improves attainment“I haven’t been using it long enough to comment yet”
- Builds student knowledge“The expert videos are very insightful”
Sian Leivers
Science Subject Leader
Used Developing Experts weekly for 0–3 months
Oct 2023
Great quality of lessons and supporting resources. Lots of practical enquiry in each lesson!
Sian Leivers found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Planning is completed, to a very high standard and quality slides are provided!”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency“Consistent approach to the planning and delivery of lessons, 'real-life' examples of Science in the real world”
- Improves attainment“Wide range of disciplinary knowledge taught at the same time as substantive knowledge”
- Builds student knowledge“It's great to see science 'in the real world'!”
Amanda Greenhill
Deputy Headteacher
Used Developing Experts weekly for 0–3 months
Sep 2023
Quality resources, easy to navigate, responsive and friendly support
Amanda Greenhill found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Quaity lesson resources and detailed lesson plans. Also the knowledge organisers and unit plans save hours”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
- Improves attainment
- Builds student knowledge
Sep 2023
We haven't been using DE for long enough to gain full knowledge yet!
Sian Leivers found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Planning, powerpoints and resources are available”
- Reduces attainment gap“Unsure- only using since September”
- Improves teaching efficiency“For less experienced members of staff and to ensure consistency in pace/expectations across school”
- Improves attainment“Unsure”
- Builds student knowledge“Use of 'experts' and Science in the real world”
Sep 2023
Mark Haslam found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“None”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
- Improves attainment
- Builds student knowledge
Sep 2023
It is easy to use, saves time and the children love it!
Sarah Jervis found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Everything you need is in one place, which saves a lot of time. I love the video clips you have included in the presentation. It often takes be ages to find clips like these.”
- Reduces attainment gap“I haven't been using it long enough to really answer this question.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“The lessons are well sequenced and contained subject knowledge for the teachers.”
- Improves attainment“I haven't been using it long enough to really answer this question. However, in the lessons I have taught, the children have made excellent progress.”
- Builds student knowledge“The lessons I have taught have taken into consideration prior knowledge from the year groups before this and built on it nicely. The lessons are jam packed with lots of information for the children to retain.”
Julie
EYFS Lead
Used Developing Experts weekly for 4-6 months
Jul 2023
Really lovely EYFS zooming activities which promote discussion and understanding.
Julie found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Great activities to use as a morning starter.”
- Reduces attainment gap“All children are able to contribute to class discussions based on visual prompts on the screen.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Targeted questions to support learning”
- Improves attainment“Children realise they are able to change and discuss their ideas”
- Builds student knowledge“Video clips and examples have been used which support and extend discussions”
Jun 2023
I have already recommended DE to many colleagues across our borough, as it has made my job A LOT easier as a teacher and a subject lead of science. EVERYTHING is provided, yet it is so easily adaptable for our school’s and pupils’ needs. 2 years in, looking at the data, we wouldn’t use anyone else at this point.
Mary Farmer found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Seeking out expert reviews/resources; having progression documents ready-made to present to staff as the subject lead; ideas for the wider curriculum…I could go on!”
- Reduces attainment gap“Our send pupils have made greater progress this year in my class as I have been able to adjust their learning accordingly due to the less able and challenge aspects already being catered for.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“We have a very consistent approach at our school as we are all using the scheme. It’s enabled us to plug gaps and communicate effectively with regards to transition.”
- Improves attainment“I believe so, as we are all using the same assessment documents and benchmarks from DE which means that data is consistent and I, as the SL, am able to see an improvement in attainment as staff are more confident with their assessments.”
- Builds student knowledge“During a recent pupil voice I did, many students were able to recall knowledge from previous year group’s learning. This proved to us that DE supports our spiral curriculum where we can build upon prior knowledge and improve retention of knowledge.”
Yehana
Secondary Computer Science Teacher
Used Developing Experts daily for 0–3 months
May 2023
Excellent!
Yehana found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“With the available resources [Presentations &Assessment Quizzes]”
- Reduces attainment gap“Flexibility in Learning: Online platforms can offer flexibility in terms of when and where students can access educational content. This can be particularly beneficial for students who face challenges such as geographic isolation, health issues, or other personal circumstances that make traditional classroom attendance difficult. By providing flexibility, online resources can help mitigate the impact of such barriers on educational attainment.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Access to a Wide Range of Materials: Online platforms offer educators access to a vast array of teaching materials, including lesson plans, worksheets, multimedia resources, and interactive activities. This extensive library of resources can save teachers significant time and effort in designing and creating instructional materials from scratch.”
- Improves attainment“Technological Barriers: The digital divide, characterized by unequal access to technology and the internet, can exacerbate the attainment gap. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds may lack the necessary devices, reliable internet access, or digital literacy skills to fully engage with online resources. This can limit their ability to access educational content and participate effectively in online learning, widening the attainment gap.”
- Builds student knowledge“Expanded Access to Information: Online resources offer students access to a vast amount of information from various sources. They can access e-books, scholarly articles, educational videos, and interactive learning modules, allowing them to explore topics beyond the limitations of traditional classroom resources. This expanded access to information can broaden students' knowledge base and expose them to a wider range of perspectives. Interactive Learning Experiences: Many online educational resources provide interactive elements such as simulations, virtual laboratories, and educational games. These interactive experiences actively engage students in the learning process, allowing them to apply concepts, practice skills, and explore real-world scenarios. Such hands-on experiences can deepen understanding and enhance retention of knowledge”
May 2023
I have already recommended Developing Experts numerous times at network meetings and to colleagues across the country via several Facebook groups
Andrea Lightley found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Lesson sequence, resources, activities, accuracy. This makes planning for those less confident in science much easier and ensures our provision is accurate and challenging for all pupils.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Lessons ensure that 'Working Scientifically' is an integral part. This means the children are given ample opportunity to think like a scientist.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Staff are more confident in teaching quality science.”
- Improves attainment“Lesson sequence allows children to review previous learning and make links”
- Builds student knowledge“Students are engaged and enthused meaning they retain the learning.”
May 2023
I would love to have access again but it is no longer free
Liz found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Yes it reduces the time spent preparing resources for science lessosn”
- Reduces attainment gap“All children are able to access the lessons with adaptations”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Time can be spent on adaptations and scaffolds”
- Improves attainment“Yes improves the consistency in quality of science lessons”
- Builds student knowledge“Revisiting vocabulary and explantions”
May 2023
Good for workload, quality learning for students
Kathy found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Fully prepared PowerPoints/activities and learning objectives”
- Reduces attainment gap“A good range of activities which can be scaffolded to support different learners, aiding progress”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Reduces workload as above”
- Improves attainment“Students show good progress”
- Builds student knowledge“Quiz at end of unit shows knowledge gained”
May 2023
Full package of high expectation and ambition of knowledge and skills progression, linked to stem education opportunities whilst still maintaining practical focus and application
Alison Moxham found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Not having to source videos and resources that are not appropriate or accurate saves time in planning and allows us to make necessary adaptations for whole cohort based on needs and knowledge”
- Reduces attainment gap“Enables whole class teaching where all are inpsired and taught same knowledge and to work collaboratively”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Prepared resources and video used. Assessment and knowledge organisers and sequencing completed for subject leaders”
- Improves attainment“High expectations for all, careers education links also supportive of other aspects of the curriculum.”
- Builds student knowledge“clear knowledge and progression of knowledge built on prior learning”
May 2023
The resources are easy to use, accesible and up to date. The links to careers and aspirations is useful and makes strong links between real life and learning
V Parkin found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Having ready made, up to date and useful resources in one place to access is great for reducing workload”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency“Resources are clearly organised and grouped together. They are effcient for high quality first teaching”
- Improves attainment
- Builds student knowledge“There seems to be content available which could impact upon student knowledge”
May 2023
Excellent resource for Science teaching
Catherine Lake-Johns found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Especially useful when setting planned cover or sending work home for absent pupils”
- Reduces attainment gap“N/a”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Lesson structure is given, input, quiz, video clips are all organised into one lesson with homework options/worksheets”
- Improves attainment“Especially for pupils needing help following absence”
- Builds student knowledge“Particularly if a non-specialist delivers the lesson”
May 2023
There are some lovely pictures, but some of the videos are a little dry. Working scientifically appears in all units. Some units need more developing.
Philippa Jones found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“There are some lovely pictures but no explanations on slides.”
- Reduces attainment gap“None”
- Improves teaching efficiency“None”
- Improves attainment“None”
- Builds student knowledge“Addressing misconceptions.”
May 2023
It is just a well resourced, trusted scheme that our teachers and children enjoy using.
Sarah found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“It just reduces planning time significantly. All resources are provided. We use DE as a spine curriculum across our school. Teachers use this and then supplement it with other resources E.g. Explorify. We know we can trust that the resources fromDE will be relevancy, useful and interesting b”
- Reduces attainment gap“There are so many factors contributing to the attainment gap. Yes, it can help but it is not an answer.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“As a subject lead I use it across school to keep teachers on track and support them with their planning.”
- Improves attainment“Our children in pupil voice say that they enjoy science and tracking data shows improvement in attainment since before the pandemic now.”
- Builds student knowledge“We enjoy using the Rocket Words and the knowledge organisers to support sticky knowledge retention.”
Olimpia Mocanita
Primary Teacher
Used Developing Experts occasionally for 0–3 months
May 2023
I will certainly recommend your platform.
Olimpia Mocanita found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“It is less time consuming for searching valuable materials, the information is accurate and at the same time, and fun.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Yes, there are lots of visuals, information taken from real life and thoroughly explained by experts.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“It is a handy tool, easily accessible and very well structured.”
- Improves attainment“Being an evidence-based approach helps in boosting students' academic achievement.”
- Builds student knowledge“Students real interest in the scientifically-proofed evidence presented throughout the sessions.”
May 2023
Developing Experts is great which reduces teacher workload including planning and preparation. The quizzes are great for retrieval and the children find it engaging.
Jessie Lee found Developing Experts:
- Reduces teacher workload“Saves on preparation time and planning time.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Raises the profile of science”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Less time to prepare slides and resources”
- Improves attainment“Great ideas for scientific enquiry and practical science”
- Builds student knowledge“Students know more and remember more. It also challenges the children”
