EP2518 Help! How do I lead Primary Science (Invite Only) RC198 / C82
Summary
Whether you are new to the role of science subject leader or have been the leader for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role of the subject leader and find out about science in your school. Mapped to the NPQLT framework, the course will provide a solid foundation for those wishing to continue their leadership journey further. The course explores 5 key themes: what is science like in my school, essential skills for leading primary science, assessment for learning, leading teaching and learning and raising the profile of science. Throughout the course you will also be provided with the skills and knowledge development to allow you to reflect on and consolidate your role.
12/10/2023: Session 1 – Science Subject Leader: What is the job and am I getting it right?
25/01/2024: Session 2 – Actions Planning: Am I doing the right thing and how do I become less busy?
25/04/2024: Session 3 – Curriculum Design: Are children learning the right things in the right order?
06/06/2024: Session 4 – The Wider STEM sector: Are we using the right things and where do I find quality resources?
24/10/2024: Session 5 – Effective Monitoring: Are teachers teaching science in the right way?
30/01/2025: Session 6 – Science Subject Leader celebration: What next?
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- develop strategies to establish and embed your schools vision for primary science
- lead improvement in the quality of science teaching and learning within your school
- employ a range of techniques to identify what science is like in your school and effectively plan next steps to develop the members of your team
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Science Subject Leader: What is the job and am I getting it right? | 12 October 2023 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
| 2 – Actions Planning: Am I doing the right thing and how do I become less busy? | 25 January 2024 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
| 3 – Curriculum Design: Are children learning the right things in the right order? | 25 April 2024 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
| 4 – The Wider STEM sector: Are we using the right things and where do I find quality resources? | 06 June 2024 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
| 5 – Effective Monitoring: Are teachers teaching science in the right way? | 24 October 2024 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
| 6 – Science Subject Leader celebration: What next? | 30 January 2025 | 13:00-16:00 | City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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