Science

e: emma.cooper3@hants.gov.uk

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Emma joined HIAS in 2021 having previously worked in primary education in Hampshire for over 17 years.

Her main areas of expertise and responsibilities are:

• to work closely with subject leaders and teachers to provide support, advice to improve the quality of teaching and learning in primary science
• to deliver high-quality, relevant, and engaging professional development for primary science subject leaders as well as opportunities for wider staff training through INSET days and twilight sessions
• to visit schools/colleges periodically as Radiation Protection Officer (RPO), to check that the science department is storing and managing their sources compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
• to work closely with the Consortium of Local Educational Authorities for the Provision of Science Services (CLEAPSS) as Primary CLEAPSS Ambassador ensuring all LA schools understand the role they play in keeping up to date with important safety guidance and to support them to engage with the service
• to support the Early Career Teacher (ECT) Programme as facilitator with the Ambition Institute.

Emma has a passion for supporting schools, pupils, and teachers to have access to a high-quality science education. As an adviser, she has great strengths in understanding the needs of the schools she works with, to support them to develop excellence in teaching and learning within primary science to improve pupil outcomes.

Emma maintains a strong network of primary science leaders across the county with whom she trains termly to think deeply about science and supports them to employ best evidence-based practice of science teaching in their schools.

e: richard.wilson2@hants.gov.uk

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Richard joined HIAS in January 2025 as part time secondary science adviser. In September 2025 Richard joined HIAS full time. He was a senior leader for the 17 years following periods as Director of School Specialisms and Head of Science.

Richard’s passions are:

• The development of all aspects of middle and senior leadership
• Whole school curriculum design, sequencing and timetabling
• Creating a positive environment both in and outside the classroom where teachers and students can thrive
• Use of meaningful practical science work, enquiry and demonstration to enhance learning
• Structuring learning sequences to ensure students feel confident and secure in their understanding
• Developing teachers and leaders to become consistently excellent practitioners
• Working alongside school and subject leaders to support best outcomes for all students of all abilities and backgrounds.

Richard taught and led both Science and Mathematics departments in large secondary schools. He has also taught KS3 computer science and GCSE engineering.