Greater Manchester & Salford Primary Science Network - Subject Leaders’ Meeting RA121 / C87

What is a primary science network? A group of schools working together to access Science CPD.  This could include sessions just for Science subject leads or it might incorporate science sessions for other staff too.  One option is to run one session per term for science leads and one session per term for other staff.  Sessions run as twilights and can be delivered remotely for whole school staff or face to face for subject leads (it usually works best if this is at the same venue for consistency). 

Why subscribe to a primary science network?Network membership gives participants access to high quality, facilitator led, subject specific CPD.  By collaborating with other schools, we increase the opportunity for sharing expertise and good practice.  Science subject leaders have a network of colleagues, all of whom will be facing similar challenges and opportunities, and teachers can learn from each other.  There are sometimes further opportunities for participating in particular projects and schools that are already collaborating together are better placed to apply for these (such as Ogden Trust and Enthuse partnerships).  The CPD is agreed through discussion with your particular partnership so it is designed to meet your specific needs.