Schools across Borehamwood and Radlett are introducing a new ‘hands-on’ science formula for teaching and learning.

Woodlands Primary School, in Borehamwood, was one of the first primary schools in the country to trial the new practical science system called Empiribox.

Empiribox is designed to make learning about science fun and engaging for primary school children of all ages.

Keely Haffner, science teacher at Woodlands Primary School, said: “We wanted the children to love science – and now they do.

“The children always ask me when science is and are enthusiastic when being taught as all the lessons are interactive and extremely fun.

“The children love the demonstrations at the start of each lesson and can’t wait to get involved in their own experiments during the lessons – the learning is limitless and allows the children time to explore, question and evaluate.

“The training provided also gives me more confidence when delivering the lessons to the children.”

Empiribox provides the schools materials in boxes in 12-week cycles allowing all year groups to take part in a range of experiments.

Founder of Empiribox Dan Sullivan said: “Primary school children respond much more positively to doing science rather than just being told how to do it.

“Our system helps ensure all pupils move on to secondary school with a solid skills-set and grounding in practical science, while also improving their maths and English.”