Primary Science Courses 2019 - 2020
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Primary Science Courses 2019 - 2020 Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Science Learning Partnership Continuous Professional Development What can we offer your school? The Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City • Science CPD with the Science Science Learning Partnership is run jointly by Learning Centre Quality Stamp the Redhill Teaching School Alliance and Trent • CPD delivered within schools or Valley Teaching School Alliance. We work with clusters of schools STEM LEARNING at the National Science • One to one support for Science Learning Centre in York to offer high quality subject leaders science Continuing Professional Development • Support for science department to and support for teachers and technicians move to good or to outstanding working with pupils aged 5 to 19. • Science CPD to move teaching towards outstanding The National Science Learning Network aims • Support for the science teachers at to support teachers and technicians in every level of their career enhancing their professional skills by learning • Professional development for more about: outstanding practitioners delivery • contemporary scientific ideas of CPD • experimenting with effective teaching • School to school support in delivery approaches of the new specifications and • modern scientific techniques. programmes of study • inspiring pupils by providing them with a more exciting, intellectually stimulating and relevant science education Primary Science Full Day Courses All courses delivered by Nicola Beverley Developing the role of the Science Subject Leader Good subject leadership has a positive impact on the quality of science teaching in primary schools. You will explore a range of strategies to audit and lead science in your school, understand your role more fully and be able to identify and promote effective primary science. Date Course code Venue Booking link Wednesday 16 October 2019 RC101 D09 The Redhill Academy Book here Tuesday 5 November 2019 RC101 D10 Tuxford Academy Book here ‘An excellent information/starting point for a new subject leader. Good ideas to use in action plans which can easily be implemented.’ - course participant 2018 Developing the role of the Subject Leader (Advanced) Informed and active subject leadership is seen to be a key factor in moving science forward. Undoubtedly, where schools have a strong subject leader who is engaged and excited by science, with the capacity to impact and influence, change takes place and outcomes for children respond accordingly. During this day course you will explore the nature of your leader- ship and consider strategies that you might use to influence others and impact on the teaching and learning of science in your school. A series of crucial updates will also be provided, ensuring that you feel confident and equipped to support others in, for example, assessment matters, working scientifically, subject knowledge and OfSTED related concerns. Date Course code Venue Booking link Friday 7 February 2020 RK198 D01 The Redhill Academy Book here ‘Really friendly and exciting training. Including the latest research findings, and crucial information about assessment and progression documents. The hands-on elements were fun and provided new ideas.’ - course participant 2018 The fee for each of the courses above is £175 per delegate. All courses will run from 9:30am to 3:30pm To book a place, please follow the links above or visit www.stem.org.uk/cpd. For further details contact Katie Crowley-Andrews at [email protected] Primary Science Full Day Courses Working Scientifically in Primary Science delivered by Nicola Beverley Pupils are enthused and motivated when they are involved in planning their own enquiries and when they can see the relevance of them to their everyday life. You will explore a range of techniques to draw out their ideas and develop strategies to inspire and incorporate these ideas into your science lessons. Date Course code Venue Booking link Thursday 28 November 2019 RC108 D07 The Redhill Academy Book here Tuesday 3 December 2019 RC108 D08 Tuxford Academy Book here ‘This course was exciting and engaging, with clear links to curriculum content and clear understanding of progression. A great training day. Thank you!’ - course participant 2018 Teaching Science in EYFS delivered by Jayne Carter This course will support practitioners in the EYFS and also science leads who would like to improve their own knowledge of EYFS science teaching & learning. Through practical activities & effective provision resources, practitioners will explore what it means to be an Early Years scientist. You will be able to: • develop an understanding of how to support key scientific skills for children in EYFS • consider how to plan & assess quality scientific experiences which support & challenge • share a wide variety of resources to improve subject knowledge Date Course code Venue Booking link Friday 6 December 2019 RC120 D01 The Redhill Academy Book here The fee for each of the courses above is £175 per delegate. All courses will run from 9:30am to 3:30pm To book a place, please follow the links above or visit www.stem.org.uk/cpd. For further details contact Katie Crowley-Andrews at [email protected] Assessing Primary Science All courses delivered by Nicola Beverley Fit for purpose assessment (two day course) There is no one-size-fits-all approach to science assessment that works in all settings. However, these two (stand-alone) assessment courses will give teachers and subject leaders the opportunity to explore best practice drawn from schools, plus the chance to learn about freely-available resources that are available in the wider educational world. These courses are ideal for primary school teachers and subject leaders who want to familiarise themselves with current expectations around assessment and children’s progress in science. Teachers will experience practical ways of exploring children’s understanding of key concepts and aspects of working scientifically, recognising that looking at and listening to children provides excellent (and valid) evidence of learning. The importance of planning for learning with assessment in mind will be emphasised throughout and strategies which inform the process will be considered. Day 1 • An introduction to assessment policy and practice, providing access to latest updates around statutory assessment, the OfSTED perspective and other influencing factors. • Current best practice, under pinned by research while drawn from quality classroom practice • Whole-school strategies to develop understanding of progression and age related expectations • Informed record-keeping that is manageable, minimal and useful • Developing CPD and working with others to improve assessment practice. Day 2 • Exploring children’s understanding of subject content and working scientifically across the key stages – practical activities, assessment resources and ideas for all year groups • ‘Evidence’ of learning in science and what that means for primary teachers • Moderation of learning outcomes – what constitutes ‘secure’ or better within children’s responses Fit for purpose assessment (one day course) This one day course will provide an introduction to assessing primary science. You will: • use a range of AfL strategies effectively to promote children’s learning • acquire a deeper understanding of progression • make confident and reliable teacher assessment of learning in science and identify children’s next steps Course Course code Date Venue Booking link Two day course - Day 1 RK198 D05 Thursday 21 November 2019 The Redhill Academy Book here Two day course - Day 2 RK198 D06 Wednesday 4 March 2020 The Redhill Academy Book here One day course RK198 D07 Wednesday 26 February 2020 Tuxford Academy Book here Timings for all courses: 9:30am – 3:30pm The fee for each day is £175 per delegate. To book a place, please follow the links above or visit www.stem.org.uk/cpd. For further details contact Katie Crowley-Andrews at [email protected] ‘Really helpful and informative course. Lots of resources and websites to now investigate further’ - course participant 2018 Lesson Ideas and Improving Subject Knowledge (twilights) Presenter: Bel Brown (Science Learning Partnership Primary Lead) This CPD opportunity will enable teachers to improve their own science subject knowledge. You will explore the big ideas in science and practical activities to engage and inspire your pupils. This course will improve your subject knowledge and develop your ability to plan and deliver high quality science lessons. You will improve your confidence to teach science subject knowledge content and will be able to effectively identify and address children’s misconceptions. The fee for this course is £25 per delegate per session. Target Year Group & Topic Course code Date Booking link Year 5 and 6 RK198 D02 Monday 30 September 2019 Book here Evolution & Inheritance and Earth & Space Year 3 and 4 RK198 D03 Monday 18 November 2019 Book here Forces & Magnets and Electricity Year 1 and 2 RK198 D04 Monday 2 March 2020 Book here Everyday materials & Uses of everyday materials and plants All sessions will run 4:00pm - 5:00pm If a school/teacher attends the first two sessions, they will get a free place on the third session. Please contact Katie Crowley-Andrews for the free place code. All sessions will be at The Redhill Academy, Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX. To book a place, please click the link above, visit www.stem.org.uk/cpd or contact Katie Crowley-Andrews at [email protected] “Really