Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework NY072 / B22
Start date
9 Jan 23
Duration
2 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD How to find us
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 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 face to face with some remote delivered sessions. There will be participant tasks to be completed between sessions.
How long is this course?
This is an intensive two day residential course with two twilight remote sessions taking place before and after the face to face days.
Who is the course leader?
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
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 1 (remote) | 09 January 2023 | 16:00-18:00 | Virtual |
| Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 2 (face to face) | 06 February 2023 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 3 (face to face) | 07 February 2023 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Primary science curriculum design: working with the Ofsted framework - day 4 (remote) | 27 February 2023 | 16:00-18:00 | Virtual |
Notes
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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