Leadership in STEM (early years and primary) NS016

12-month professional learning programme (PL) that provides leadership opportunities at whole school level while seeking to improve the way in which STEM is delivered in early years settings and primary schools.

Summary

Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across a number of areas including STEM policy, leadership in schools, Health and Safety and more. Participants will also complete a practitioner enquiry and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.  The Leadership in STEM programme is open to early years practitioners and primary teachers from classroom level through to senior management.

Who is it for?

Anyone aspiring to, or currently in, a leadership role in their early years setting or primary school with a focus on STEM. 

What topics are covered?

    Participating practitioners will complete 6 Units over the course of the year:

Unit 1: The STEM Policy Landscape

Unit 2: Leadership

Unit 3: Leadership Theory and Practice

Unit 4: Practitioner Enquiry

Unit 5: Practitioner Enquiry Showcase

Unit 6: Enrichment Courses*

*Unit 6 comprises of 12 short professional learning courses all with a different focus that will further participants knowledge and understanding across a range of areas. Three of these courses are mandatory (Health and Safety, Young STEM Leaders Programme, and Effective STEM pedagogy) and a minimum of 3 other courses.

How will you learn?

A range of face to face, online, independent and remote learning.  Unit 2 is the enthuse funded unit of the course and is entirely face to face at SSERC HQ for 3 days. 

How long is this course?

110 hours of self-study in total with 3 mandatory days at SSERC HQ which are enthuse funded.

Outcomes

Course Aims:

  • develop a strategic and forward-thinking approach to facilitate, initiate and lead change for STEM improvement within an educational setting
  • develop and apply knowledge and understanding of STEM pedagogy to inform practice, extend the use of critical enquiry, reflection skills and data analysis to evaluate and strengthen the impact of practices on self and others
  • enhance interpersonal and personal skills, confidence, and resilience to lead change and development
  • develop skills that support and empower communities to effect change
  • develop support networks for their own personal and professional development
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