Secondary Science Teacher Conference RH227 / E12

Join us for a full programme of CPD designed to meet the needs of all Secondary Science Teachers. The East & North Herts, Essex, Beds and MK annual conference is an opportunity for Heads of Science, Biology/Chemistry/Physics Subject Leads, Key Stage 3/4 co-ordinators and teachers of Science to explore the key issues affecting science education, through a series of presentations and workshops. Network, share and develop ideas and discuss best practice.

Keynote: 'Representation - A Key Part of Science Teaching', Ally Davies, OCR. Including workshops from all 3 exam boards - AQA, OCR and Pearson, plus exhibition stands from Data Harvest, Educake, OCR, Pearson, Primrose Kitten, SAInaptic and Tassomai.

Conference agenda*

9-9.30 Arrival and registration

9.30-10.20 Keynote: ‘Representation - A Key Part of Science Teaching’, Ally Davies, OCR

10.20-11 Break networking & exhibit

11-12 Workshop 1 (choose 1 from)

1. STEM Ambassador programme and CREST awards, linking to the curriculum, GATSBY and STEM Clubs, Peter Sutton

2. GCSE Science – making the most of practical work to prepare for exams, OCR

3. GCSE optics practicals, Dr. Teresa Ghoneim

4. Developing and managing a 'vision' for the sciences in your school, David Shakespeare

12.10-1.10 Workshop 2 (choose 1 from)

1. Data logging in required practicals, Data Harvest

2. AAQs – preparing for the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology, OCR

3. Literacy in KS3 and GCSE science, David Shakespeare

4. Using AI, AR & VR in Science, Matt King

1.10-1.50 Lunch & networking

1.50-2.50 Workshop 3 (choose 1 from)

1. Models and modelling in science lessons, David Shakespeare

2. Impactful Practicals - KS3 Focus, Keith Penn, Pearson Edexcel

3. Girls into Physics, Mary Compton

4. Quality first time teaching, Nana Asante-Ansong

3-3.30 Youth STEMM Awards, Samantha FoxHandling recruitment and retention challenges through developing non-specialists, Nana Asante-AnsongUse of AI tools in Science Education, Kavitha Ravindran, sAInaptic

3.30-3.45 Evaluations and raffle

The Conference is part of the East & North Herts, Essex, Beds and Milton Keynes SLP Head of Science subscription package 2023/24. If you are subscribed you should use your discount code when booking.

Course fee: £100 per school with a £50 subsidy. Your school will be invoiced by STEM Learning for the full £100 and will receive the £50 subsidy 6-8wks after payment. If you are booking for more than 1 member of staff, please book for both and we will apply 100% discount to one booking and add a £50 subsidy to the other. 

*Subject to change