London Primary Science Conference RE124 / D02

The new collaborative London Primary Science Conference has been scheduled for June. It's a jam-packed day of expert-led workshops for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 suitable for science subject leaders, teachers, ECT's and teaching assistants.

All workshops draw on principles of outstanding practice in subject leadership and effective classroom practice to engage pupils in science.  You can select sessions to match personal and school priorities.  There will be a range of science educational organisations represented, running workshops and exhibition stands, giving you the chance to discuss your needs. You will also have time to network with colleagues, share expertise and build your local network.

Following on from a jam packed day of CPD, you will hear from our speakers:

Maria Pack - Safety: Keeping science safe and much more; what CLEAPSS does for you

CLEAPSS are the people who ensure that you and your children are able to undertake the practical work that you want to do. They provide schools with advice about how to safely manage activities that you may otherwise avoid and inspiration for activities you never even thought of. During this keynote Maria Pack, Primary Consultant at CLEAPSS will explain what CLEAPSS does for you, and how to access their resources.

Dr Meghna Nag Chowdhuri: Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach: Building science engagement for social justice. @primaryscicap; @science_capital

Although many children enjoy school science, not all of them feel science is ‘for them’, especially those belonging to minoritized communities. This presentation showcases the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach (PSCTA), developed by researchers from the IOE and King’s in partnership with teachers to support every child’s engagement and identification with science. The PSCTA is a reflective framework, which provides practical ideas about how to embed an equitable approach in everyday science teaching in primary schools. The framework will be presented alongside illustrative examples and insights/testimonials from participating teachers

We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be an exciting day.

Please contact slp@newsteadwood.co.uk for details on group discounts and any other enquiries.

Further CPD opportunities:

The South London Science Learning Partnership is led by Paula Bull from Newstead Wood and Henry Hammond leads at London North and East.  STEM subjects play a vital role in widening opportunities available to young people.  Our 2022-23 programme of CPD and networks provides inspiring, high-impact and relevant CPD for teachers at all levels allowing them to enhance their professional skills and develop high-quality science provision.  To support ongoing professional development, we offer discounts to our programme to all schools who attend the conference.  We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be an exciting day.

What people have said about previous events:

• Really enjoyed the day. Having just recently arrived from New Zealand to teach here I have benefitted so much from today. Most of all it reminded me of the ‘awe and wonder’ of science and how we can share this with our pupils. Thanks so much.
• Thoroughly enjoyable and useful.
• I am looking forward to sharing all I’ve learnt with my colleagues. Thank you for the inspiration.