Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework NY072 / E20

Start date
7 Jun 21
Duration
2 Days
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

Do you have a broad and balanced primary curriculum? Does science have a high profile in your school or does it get squeezed out in favour of mathematics and English? This two day course will explore the expectations outlined in the 2019 Ofsted framework and what this means for science teaching in your school. Primary science leaders will discuss key strategies to ensure that the intent, implementation and impact of their science curriculum is evident throughout school.
This course will help explore the needs of pupils and develop a curriculum approach that will address these needs. Now is the time to reinvent your curriculum and be bold, be ambitious and give children the learning opportunities they deserve! 

Who is it for?

This course is for primary science leaders. 

What topics are covered?

  • Ofsted framework expectations
  • evaluating your school
  • knowing the science curriculum in your school
  • progression in working scientifically
  • leadership  

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered remotely via Adobe Connect with participant tasks to be completed between sessions. 

How long is this course?

This is an intensive two day course.

Who is the course leader?

  • Rachel Jackson

    I am a primary specialist, based at STEM learning in York. As a primary specialist, I have different areas of interest within the STEM subjects. I...

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • identify and develop a whole school vision for primary science (intent)
  • describe strategies to ensure science is delivered effectively across the school (implementation)
  • develop strategies to evaluate pupils’ success in science

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 107 June 202109:00-16:30Virtual
Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 208 June 202109:00-16:00Virtual

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Additional information

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

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