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National Science Learning Network, South West Tel: 01904 328300 Website: www.slcs.ac.uk/sw Email: [email protected]

Follow us: @ScienceVoice The National Science Learning Network is a joint initiative by the Department for Education and the Wellcome Trust.www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk

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Upcoming CPD available locally

Working scientifically in the new primary curriculumDuration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)

Cost: £425 + VAT (non-maintained)

Impact Award: 50% of course fee

Code: RD107I01 Date: 27 Jan 15 Venue: Adfecto Offices, Cheltenham

To book: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP107

Working scientifically outside the classroomDuration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD111J04 Date: 24 Jun 15 Venue: Tyntesfield, Avon


Teaching key areas of primary science KS1 - KS2 Duration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD112C02 Date: 27 Feb 15 Venue: Diocesan Education Centre, Salisbury

Code: RD112A01 Date: 19 Mar 15 Venue: Sands Resort Hotel, Newquay

Code: RD112C01 Date: 03 Jun 15 Venue: Upton House, Poole


If you are from a non-maintained school please visit the website for details of our fees.

Thinking, talking and doing primary science Duration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD116E01 Date: 03 Feb 15 Venue: Abingdon School, Abingdon


Welcome We are delighted to showcase our offer of CPD for the South West in our latest brochure.

Each Science Learning Partnership has listened to what teachers like you have had to say, and have scheduled a number of courses, that will meet the needs you have identified as requiring action.

Our aim is to make CPD accessible, with more venues being made available across the South West, whether it be in Newquay or Maidenhead, Abingdon or Poole, we aim to run courses that are easy for you to access, and be close to either your school or your home. Courses will still run in our existing locations.

Our courses will continue to be scheduled over the academic year, so please check the website for updates, our team of consultants have many years of experience and are here to help you.

We look forward to welcoming you on a course soon.

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Booking information

How to bookTo book a place on a course please follow the web links in this brochure. Or alternatively if you require assistance booking on a course please email [email protected] or call us on 01904 328300

Keep in touchWe provide regular updates and communications to keep educators informed of the lastest courses, CPD news and events from around the region. Follow us @ScienceVoice

We are constantly adding to our programme, for the most up-to-date course listings please visit our website: www.slcs.ac.uk/sw/cpd

Developing science subject leadersDuration: 2 daysCost: £420 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD101A02 Date: 03 Feb 15 and 23 Apr 15 Venue: Sands Resort Hotel, Porth


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Duration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD102J05 Date: 28 Jan 15 Venue: The For All Healthy Living Centre, Weston-Super-Mare

Code: RD102J03 Date: 10 Feb 15 Venue: At-Bristol STEM Learning, Bristol

Code: RD102C04 Date: 25 Feb 15 Venue: Upton House, Poole

Code: RD102H01 Date: 25 Feb 15 and 25 Mar 15 Venue: St Luke’s COE Primary School, Maidenhead

Code: RD102C03 Date: 05 Jun 15 Venue: Diocesan Education Centre, Salisbury


Raising attainment in primary scienceDuration: 1 day Cost: £210 + VAT (maintained)



Code: RD103J01 Date: 09 Jun 15 Venue: At-Bristol STEM Learning, Bristol


Planning cross-curricular science with the new National CurriculumUsing the latest primary curriculum you will be able to identify the value of making links between curriculum subjects and create plans for meaningful cross curricular links within science.




Code: RD106J02 Date: 18 Mar 15 Venue: Tyntesfield, Bristol


Assessment in the new primary science curriculum… A world without levels

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1For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary

Our professional development has proven impact and it is affordable. Funding by the Department for Education (DfE) means generous financial bursaries are available for your school.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provided by the National Science Learning Network is well established; through needs analysis and DfE priorities, it focuses on an evidence base of what works and makes a difference in schools and classrooms. Our professional development is proven to make a real difference to individual teachers, schools and ultimately to children’s learning. In fact, 88% of participants reported an impact on their practice and 76% of participants reported a positive impact on their pupils.Our CPD is delivered face-to-face at venues across England; we can also offer CPD that is tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals or clusters of schools and is delivered at a time and place to suit you. The benefit of this approach is that it enables you to involve multiple teachers and make CPD more effective; this can be tailored to the specific challenges your school or region faces.

Why choose us for CPD?

92%of participants reported an impact on staff’s knowledge and skills

This academic year we will be celebrating ten years of the National Science Learning Network. Since the launch of Impact Awards in 2008, over 33,000 teachers and support staff have benefited from these bursaries. Impact Awards are available to all maintained schools; this financial support gives you access to high-quality professional development that is affordable and available locally. We aim to support teaching staff to develop teaching approaches, pedagogy and subject knowledge, and provide the best science education

available, enabling all children to achieve their full potential. Through this

approach we will all contribute towards

inspiring and developing the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians, and ensuring we have a well informed and scientifically capable society.

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As the UK’s largest provider of subject-specific CPD, the National Science Learning Network (formerly the national network of Science Learning Centres) comprises of the National Science Learning Centre in York, and a wider network of 50 Science Learning Partnerships across England. This network continues to grow and provides a range and depth of support that is unique, with proven impacts on teaching and learning, young people’s engagement and staff retention.

The National Science Learning Centre in York provides participants with residential CPD experiences and offers an extensive range of professional development. ENTHUSE Award bursaries are available to teachers and teaching assistants at state funded schools and academies. To find out more please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/national

Through the wider network we are able to offer a flexible approach to CPD. Our venues are strategically located throughout England and provide the highest standards in CPD and tailored local support. Our professional development programme reflects current issues in science education and can be mapped to national standards. Our courses are grouped into four themes:

Subject and curriculum knowledge

Leadership and management

Effective teaching and learning in science

Accurate and effective use of assessment

The CPD in each theme uses appropriate teaching and learning strategies, modelling good practice such as innovative technologies and inspiring contemporary science contexts. A range of delivery models are available including face-to-face sessions of varying

The National Science Learning Network

length alongside online support. In addition all our courses can be requested as a bespoke offer for your school or network. More information on individual courses, including scheduled dates and venues, can be found on our website: www.slcs.ac.uk/CPD

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual requirements. For details of your local network please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/network

“Schools and teachers that engage most with the [network] will see improvements in pupil attainment, especially where there is sustained activity through more than one teacher and event.” DfE and the Wellcome Trust, Evaluation of the National Science Learning Network

Science Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme

This free scheme is designed to help you demonstrate your commitment to professional learning and the impact this has on children, colleagues and the wider profession. It will also support teachers in England in providing evidence against the Teacher Professional Standards. Entries can be made at any time of year by teachers and science support staff working in any UK school, teaching children aged 4 to 19.

To enter simply complete an entry form and supply evidence to support your entry. For more information, an entry form and to see who has already been successful, visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/recognise


Supporting you in the South West region

The South West region covers the South West and southern parts of England, covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the West, across to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and up to Oxfordshire and across to Gloucestershire.

Within this region we operate a network of Science Learning Partnerships with each region allocated a lead partner. A map detailing the lead partners and the region they lead is on page 04.

Last academic year (13/14) the Science Learning Partnerships in the South West delivered over 1,000 days of CPD for teachers and technicians, and many of these participants were supported by funding from the Department for Education by successfully claiming their impact award to recover 50% of the costs of the course fees.

Our aim for the 14/15 year is to increase the number of teachers and technicians accessing these courses, by making them more local, and to continue to offer support funding.

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“The quality of professional development provided by the [National Science Learning Network] was consistently reported to be good.” Ofsted

Cornwall Learning (Cornwall): covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Cornwall Learning (Wessex): covering Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and part of Dorset

University of Southampton: covering Bournemouth, Poole, South Wiltshire and part of Dorset

University of Southampton: covering Southampton, Hampshire, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight

King Alfred’s Academy: covering Oxfordshire

Kendrick School: covering Bracknell Forest, Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham

The Ridgeway School: covering Swindon

Furze Platt Senior School: covering Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead

Adfecto: covering Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire

At-Somerset STEM Learning: covering Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucester, Bath and North East Somerset

Science Learning Partnership areas in the South West:

Science Learning Partnerships make our CPD more accessible by delivering a more locally-available programme of CPD across the region. Our partnerships are based in a variety of education organisations including Teaching School Alliances and outstanding colleges.

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Making professional development affordableWe are delighted to offer bursaries (known as Impact Awards, which are provided by the Department for Education) for many of our CPD activities. The bursaries can be used to contribute towards covering the cost of CPD fees, expenses and resources. Impact Awards are available to individuals from all state funded schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools. Look out for the Impact Award icon in this brochure. For further information about Impact Awards and eligibility criteria please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/impactawards

Financial support available now!

Don’t miss out on the financial support available for your school!In 2013-14, 100% of state funded schools that applied for an Impact Award received this bursary. To receive yours, all you need to do is complete the course and an impact form. Schools are able to claim multiple Impact Awards throughout the academic year.

Fee (maintained)** Fee (non-maintained) Duration Teachers Full day £210 £425 Half day £113 £230 Twilight session

£80 £162 (usually 4pm to 6pm)

Course feesOur pricing policy is subject to an annual review by the DfE. The fees for the academic year 2014-15 are as follows and Impact Awards* are currently set at 50% of the course fee for maintained schools:

* Impact Awards are only available to state funded schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools ** Throughout England VAT is applicable to some of our courses, please see the website for details: www.slcs.ac.uk/CPD

How to bookwfind the course you are interested inwlook on the website for further information

and to check the details of the financial support that is available for state funded schools and academies in England through Impact Awards

w book your course online at: www.slcs.ac.uk/CPD or use the web links on the course pages within this brochure

All course information is correct at the time of print (December 2014). Please check the website for the most up-to-date details. Impact Awards are subject to availability.

Get your school’s

bursary today!


Title Code Impact Page Award

Subject and curriculum knowledge

Helping you implement the latest science curriculum RP104 7

Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum RP107 7

Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum: pupils taking the lead RP108 8

Teaching science in EYFS and KS1 RP109 8

Working scientifically outside the classroom RP111 9

Teaching key areas of primary science KS1 - KS2 RP112 9

The Early Years: science in the statutory framework RP120 10

Leadership and management

Developing science subject leaders RP101 10

Primary science subject leaders’ network RP121 11

Creating a buzz: running successful science clubs, events and visits RP117 11

Leading effective professional development in science RP204 12

Leading action research in science education RP209 12

Effective teaching and learning in science

Linking the core subjects: mathematics and science RP113 13

Linking the core subjects: literacy and science RP114 13

How to use digital technologies to support science RP115 14

Thinking and talking in primary science 1 RP116 14

Standing out in primary science RP154 15

Skills for successful science RP119 15

Accurate and effective use of assessment


RP102 16

Raising attainment in primary science 1 RP103 16

Courses at a glance

Impact Awards - Making professional development affordable

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Helping you implement the latest science curriculum

Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum

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Why attendOur experienced primary practitioners will help you to review your provision in line with the primary curriculum guidance and offer strategies and advice for any gaps in your plans. You will be able to adjust your plans to better meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and the needs of your pupils.OutcomesYou will be able to:wdescribe key changes in the curriculum and

identify the implications for your schoolwplan for curriculum changewdescribe attributes of successful teaching

and learning in science relating to the curriculum

wevaluate ways of embedding the latest curriculum

Code: RP104Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, ASTs or SLEs, NQTsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP104

Why attendEffective teaching of scientific enquiry is central to developing children’s ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. You will be able to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising a range of types of enquiry in order to improve children’s outcomes.OutcomesYou will be able to:wdemonstrate increased knowledge of

progression in scientific enquirywimplement a wide range of strategies for

planning, resourcing and organising enquirywappreciate the different types of enquiry

children can engage in to explore the world around them

Code: RP107Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, teaching assistants, NQTsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP107

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* Please note that due to regional variation and to offer a flexible approach, some of our courses may run for different durations and the fee will vary to reflect this. Please use the course link to check the website for the latest fees and information. (Fees are for maintained schools.)


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Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum: pupils taking the lead Why attend

Science provides a context through which play-based learning activities can develop children’s skills and knowledge and understanding of their world. You will try out ideas for practical science that can be used with young children to develop a range of scientific skills and explore the opportunities these activities offer to promote children’s social skills as they work in small groups. OutcomesYou will be able to:wdemonstrate the value of purposeful playwimplement a range of ideas and activities to

enhance children’s early science experiences

Code: RP109Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, teaching assistants, NQTsAge: 3-7 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP109

Teaching science in EYFS and KS1

Why attendPupils are enthused and motivated when they are involved in planning their own enquiries and when they can see the relevance of them to their everyday life. You will explore a range of techniques to draw out their ideas and develop strategies to inspire and incorporate these ideas into your science lessons. OutcomesYou will be able to:wincorporate pupils ideas into your science

lessonswplan for science lessons with a creative

approach

Code: RP108Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, ASTs or SLEs, teaching assistantsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP108

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“I have got so many ideas on what to do, and how to do things.”

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Why attendThe National Curriculum now has an emphasis on outdoor learning. Through this popular course we can offer practical advice to help you make the most of the resources around your school and beyond the classroom to inspire teaching and learning within a safe environment. Using the outside world will create exciting and inspiring investigations that will motivate and engage your pupils to learn.OutcomesYou will be able to:w use a variety of learning environments

to identify opportunities to enhance the teaching of science

w plan safe and stimulating activities that take place outside the classroom

w use a variety of resources to engage children in outdoor learning


Working scientifically outside the classroom

Why attendThis course focuses on the big ideas in primary science which will help you make a difference to children’s learning by identifying and challenging misconceptions. Reinforcing your own subject knowledge and learning about the new topics and ideas in the latest curriculum will give you greater understanding in order to support children and to plan a meaningful curriculum.OutcomesYou will be able to:wgain confidence in your subject knowledge

and understandingwidentify and challenge misconceptionswplan a meaningful curriculum which

supports progression and deepens understanding


Teaching key areas of primary science KS1 - KS2

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Why attendScience can be used to support the development of the three characteristics of effective learning through exploration of the immediate environment. This course will increase your confidence in using a range of approaches and assessment strategies to meet children’s needs in Early Years. OutcomesYou will be able to:widentify and plan opportunities for the

development of the three characteristics of effective learning

wextend your knowledge of a range of strategies to engage children with their immediate environment

wincrease your confidence in using a range of assessment approaches

Code: RP120Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leadersAge: 3-5 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP120

The Early Years: science in the statutory framework

Why attendGood subject leadership has a positive impact on the quality of science teaching in primary schools. You will explore a range of strategies to audit and lead science in your school, understand your role more fully and be able to identify and promote effective primary science.OutcomesYou will be able to:wset and manage processes for leading

science effectivelywlead change in your school to deliver the

latest primary curriculum

Code: RP101Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, ASTs or SLEs, NQTsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 2 days*Standard fee: £420Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP101

Developing science subject leaders

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“The best teaching...was driven by determined subject leadership...”

Maintaining Curiosity Report, Ofsted 2013


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Why attendThis action packed course will leave you full of practical ideas to enrich primary science in your school. You will be inspired to enthuse your pupils about the thrill of scientific ideas and science enquiry. OutcomesYou will be able to:wmake scientific enquiry challenging and

exciting through activities both inside and outside the classroom

waccess a range of local resources and organisations to support such activities

wgenerate ideas for a science week or science club activities


Creating a buzz: running successful science clubsevents and visits

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Why attendThese meetings are a chance for subject leaders to learn about the latest local and national initiatives in science and keep abreast of developments within the subject.OutcomesYou will be able to:wgain up-to-date knowledge of local and

national developments in sciencewdevelop ideas and activities to support

interactive teaching and learning in primary science

wshare and learn about good practice, engaging learners and ensuring children progress

Code: RP121Ideal for: science coordinators/leadersAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP121

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Why attendThis course offers support to develop, conduct and evaluate a small-scale action research project. Gaining further classroom enquiry skills will provide an opportunity for you to review and reflect on personal and professional practice to the benefit of your pupils. OutcomesYou will be able to:wconduct a small-scale action research

project in a chosen focus areawacquire effective classroom enquiry skills

to review and reflect on personal and professional practice

Code: RP209Ideal for: primary teachersAge: 5-19 years*Standard duration: 8 twilights *Standard fee: £640Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP209

Leading action research in science education

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Why attendThis course will help you to identify the principles, strategies and resources that can be used to design a development programme that is valued by colleagues and demonstrates impact in the classroom. The skills you learn will support career development and increase your school’s capacity to offer school-to-school support. Networking and mutual support will enable you and your peers to explore effective ways to develop and share engaging content.OutcomesYou will be able to:wconduct appropriate needs analysis for all

staff in the context of relevant frameworks eg Ofsted, local authorities

wplan a programme to meet these needs which draws on a range of professional development approaches and resources

widentify the particular needs of adult learners and know how to address these

wevaluate professional development and assure its impact


Leading effective professional development in science


Why attendCollecting, analysing and presenting data in science requires and provides opportunity for the use and development of mathematical skills. Throughout this course, you will identify how to maximise your pupils opportunities to develop their numeracy skills and improve attainment in science by planning lessons in which children effectively handle data. OutcomesYou will be able to:wplan science activities that develop

mathematical skillswidentify the progression of mathematical

and science skillswuse science activities to effectively assess

mathematical skills


Linking the core subjects: mathematics and science

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Why attendYou will explore a range of strategies designed to improve children’s ability to use scientific language. You will be able to maximise the opportunities for developing literacy skills and improving attainment in science by planning lessons in which children communicate science ideas, knowledge and understanding. OutcomesYou will be able to:wgain an awareness of the nature and breadth

of opportunities for linking science and literacy

wdevelop strategies for raising attainment in science through developing speaking, listening and writing skills and to communicate scientific learning

wbegin to identify progression in science and literacy


Linking the core subjects: literacy and science

“Teachers who coupled good literacy teaching with interesting and imaginative science contexts helped pupils make good progress in both subjects.” Maintaining Curiosity Report, Ofsted 2013


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Why attendChildren must be given extended opportunities to talk about their investigations, to experience the excitement of discovery and to develop higher level thinking skills. During this course you will take part in activities that will develop these skills and create an effective learning environment. Your pupils will make progress in their science learning through a range of communication strategies. OutcomesYou will be able to:wuse a range of science-based strategies to

develop children’s thinking skillswdevelop children’s collaborative working in

science


Thinking, talking and doing in primary science

Why attendUsing a range of digital technologies helps schools meet the KS2 requirements for children to collect direct evidence from enquiries, process data and communicate their ideas. During this course you will get hands-on practical experience using digital technologies in science and be able to decide on the best use of the technology and integrate them into your science lessons.OutcomesYou will be able to:widentify opportunities to enhance

science enquiry through the use of digital technologies

wdevelop digital skills through a range of hands-on investigations

wincrease your confidence in using data loggers, digital microscopes, digital images and sound recording

Code: RP115Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, ASTs or SLEs, NQTsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP115

How to use digital technologies to support science

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Why attendBy participating in this programme, good and excellent primary science teachers will be able to improve their classroom practice so that they are consistently outstanding, and will feel more confident to support others in improving their teaching as well.OutcomesYou will be able to:wexplore and evaluate key pedagogical

approaches in science, including practical work, literacy and numeracy, and active learning techniques

wimprove your understanding of the research evidence base behind key issues such as practical work

wconsider how to identify and improve progress in science lessons, including the use of qualitative and quantitative data

wwork collaboratively to develop strategies for these and other pedagogical approaches

wdevelop your confidence in supporting other teachers in your school

Code: RP154 Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leadersAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 8 half days*Standard fee: £840Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP154

Standing out in primary science

Why attendThis course offers support for achieving the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). You will identify the changes required to improve your schemes of work and ensure that continuity and progression for science is effective in your school.OutcomesYou will be able to:wrevise current schemes of work to reflect

greater emphasis on teaching the skills of science enquiry

wre-visit and develop new approaches to assessment in science across the school to ensure continuity and progression

wimplement a skills based assessment processwintroduce a rigorous moderation process

across the schoolwwork towards gaining the PSQM

Code: RP119Ideal for: primary teachers, science coordinators/leaders, ASTs or SLEsAge: 4-11 years*Standard duration: 1 day*Standard fee: £210Impact Award: 50% of the course feeBook or more info: www.slcs.ac.uk/RP119

Skills for successful science

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Assessment in the new primary science curriculum... A world without levels Why attend

Where there has been a drop in attainment in science it is important to identify and evaluate possible causes and consider strategies for making good lessons outstanding. During this course you will make use of self-evaluation strategies to develop an understanding of the key issues relating to the raising of attainment in your school.OutcomesYou will be able to:wdevelop an understanding of key issues

relating to raising attainmentwbecome familiar with a range of activities

to use in the classroom to support raising attainment

wappreciate how to create a learning environment that meets children’s needs


Raising attainment in primary science

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Why attendEvidence shows that effective Assessment for Learning (AfL) leads to raised attainment. Now that formal recording of levels has been removed, you need to be secure in your understanding of how to make judgements about children’s achievements and progress. Throughout the course we will identify how you can integrate and embed assessment practices into your science teaching.OutcomesYou will be able to:wuse a range of AfL strategies effectively to

promote children’s learningwacquire a deeper understanding of

progressionwmake confident and reliable teacher

assessment of learning in science and identify children’s next steps

Formerly known as: Assessment and progression in primary science EYFS - KS2





We have undertaken a number of projects that support schools and help them address a range of issues. Here is what they have to say about our support.

Helping you implement the latest science curriculum (RP104)

“Taking part in this school-wide project has been an incredibly positive experience for all involved. The focus on science has been re-established and the staff re-invigorated and excited about delivering their science next year. All staff feel significantly more confident in planning and teaching the working scientifically element of the curriculum since taking part in the project.”

How we have supported schools in the South West

“I have learnt that the children love science and that I can teach it in a fun and exciting way to improve attainment.” “I will always now think about the best starter or way to approach every learning experience, so as to hook the children but also maximise their independent child-led learning.”

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“Logic will get you from A to B.Imagination will take you everywhere.”

Albert Einstein

We provide support through various network projects which include the Space Education Quality Mark and the Rolls-Royce Science Prize.

Are you using space to enthuse your children about science? Apply now for the Space Education Quality Mark.

Supporting science across the network

Been inspired? Apply for a Rolls-Royce Science Prize

This annual awards programme helps teachers implement science teaching ideas in their school. The Prize recognises and rewards excellence in science teaching across the full spectrum of teaching, from special education needs to high ability pupils. It also promotes innovative and sustainable strategies for teaching science which addresses a specific need and at the same time contributes to teachers’ professional development.

There is a total of £120,000 in prizes to be won each year and by taking part in our CPD you are eligible to apply. For more details please visit: www.rolls-royce.com/scienceprize

This award is given to schools that have shown significant use of the context of space in STEM subjects, have worked with other organisations, shared resources and used space to enrich the curriculum.

The benefits of taking part:

wgain recognition for your achievements

wraise the profile of quality science teaching within the school

winspire children to take STEM subjects

wencourage further engagement with parents, other schools and the wider community

waccess to professional development

wforge links with space professionals and organisations

wshare good practice and resources with schools across the UK

To apply for the quality mark you must complete the self-evaluation criteria and submit with evidence; there are three grades:

wdeveloping

wenhancing (Silver Award)

wembedded (Gold Award)

For further information and to register your interest visit:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/SEQM

For further details please contact 01904 328 377 or [email protected]


Resources and tools to support teaching

“To have a secure national archive for STEM is fantastic ... the best of what the STEM community has produced through curriculum development and authorship over the last 40 years is now available to the world.”User of the National STEM Centre website

FREE RESOURCES

The National STEM Centre has produced packages of resources on their website to support primary school teachers and coordinators in planning for and delivering science and mathematics lessons.

These packages support the new programmes of study for science and mathematics at KS1 and KS2 which have been introduced this academic year.

Utilising the high quality published resources from the many providers on the National STEM Centre eLibrary it provides teachers and support staff with varied resources such as film clips, lesson plans, activity ideas, worksheets and interactive games.

For more information on our science offering visit: www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/ primaryscience

For more information on our mathematics offering visit: www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/ primarymaths

Resource packages to support the National Curriculum in England

The National STEM Centre is the ‘British Library’ of STEM, housing over 8,500 quality assured curriculum linked teaching resources on its eLibrary; these are all free to access and download.

In addition, our subject specialists make it easy for you to access resources for specific topics and areas of interest, by creating tailored resource packages that will support you in implementing the latest curriculum.

For further information, to access the eLibrary and to register visit: www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk

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