Developing an outstanding primary science curriculum - Norfolk-invitation only NY044 / F20
Start date
30 Jun 21
Duration
4 Days
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD
Summary
With an increased focus from OfSted on curriculum design, primary schools are taking time out to rethink their approach to primary science. What does good science look like? How is it best taught and assessed?
This course will help you to focus on the important aspects of primary science and how to get the most from your school curriculum. You will look at how to ensure progression in both subject knowledge and working scientifically skills across the school and also how to engage your children in developing their science capital.
You will have time to explore, experiment with and share new ideas as well as action plan the best way forward for you and your school.
Who is it for?
Primary science Leads
What topics are covered?
- what outstanding science at primary school looks like
- progression of skills in working scientifically
- developing science capital
- developing children's questioning
- assessment for learning
- science across the curriculum
- enrichment of the science curriculum
- action planning a rich and engaging science curriculum
- supporting your colleagues to develop a whole school approach to science
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered either remotely, face to face at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, or as a blend of both approaches.
Please see the 'Scheduled dates' section on the top right hand side of this page to choose the date and delivery mode that suit you best.
How long is this course?
4 hours of remote CPD and two days face to face.
Who is the course leader?
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Tanya Shields
Tanya is the Primary STEM Lead at the National STEM learning centre in York. She works with both primary and secondary professionals to develop...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- action plan for sustainable and effective change
- identify excellent practice in primary science and embed this into the whole school curriculum
- develop a science curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils in school
- support staff and help them become more confident about change
- identify enrichment activities that support engaging primary science
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Twilight session – enrichment and the wider science curriculum | 30 June 2021 | 16:00-18:00 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form |
| Engaging with assessment and what this looks like in the classroom - face to face | 16 September 2021 | 09:30-17:00 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form |
| What outstanding science looks like and how to develop this in my school - face to face | 17 September 2021 | 09:30-17:00 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form |
| Twilight session – enrichment and the wider science curriculum | 25 November 2021 | 16:00-18:00 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form |
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Fees & Subsidies
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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