Developing the primary science leader – INVITE ONLY SL100 / YA01

Start date
7 Nov 24
Duration
4 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD How to find us

This course still has availability, book now

Summary

Are you a primary science subject leader seeking to make a lasting impact at your school?

STEM Learning, through funding from DP World, are thrilled to be able to offer a FULLY FUNDED package of support to provide primary science leadership training in your area. Aiming to empower you to drive positive change across your entire school, this CPD package worth over £1600 also includes a £300 subsidy*.  

This blended CPD (partly face to face and partly remote) will equip you with the tools and insights needed to create meaningful shifts in science education. You'll receive personalised guidance, expert advice, and ongoing support to understand your role and explore science within your school context.

The fully funded package includes:

  • Two days of intensive face to face CPD in York, plus a 2-hour remote**
  • Two half days of face to face CPD in the local area
  • 1.5 hours of 1:1 coached support for you to focus on a particular area of school improvement with a primary science expert

The key themes explored in this CPD include:

  • Science in your school: Gain insights into the current state of science education at your institution
  • Teaching and learning leadership: Elevate science teaching practices
  • Raising the profile of science: Advocate for science within your school community
  • Reflect and consolidate: Throughout the course, you’ll reflect on your role, consolidate your knowledge, and refine your leadership approach

*Paid directly to your school upon completion of the course

**Included in the funded support is accommodation for 13/11/24 and 14/11/24

 

Developing the primary science leader sessions

Session 1     07/11/24          16:00 – 18:00     Remote

Session 2     14/11/24          11:00 – 19:00     National STEM Learning Centre

Session 3     15/11/24          09:00 – 16:00     National STEM Learning Centre

Session 4     Spring (TBC)   13:00 – 16:00     Venue: Local venue (TBC)

Session 5     Spring (TBC)   1.5 hours            Venue: 1:1 Coached support - Remote

Session 6     Spring (TBC)   13:00 – 16:00     Venue: Local venue (TBC)

 

Who is it for?

Primary science leaders

What topics are covered?

  • strategies to find out what science is like in my school
  • health and safety for primary science
  • developing an understanding of the Ofsted framework
  • understanding and developing working scientifically
  • leading change
  • exploring progression in primary science
  • assessing primary science
  • Maths in science
  • enriching the curriculum to raise the profile of science
  • a science capital approach to primary science 

How will you learn?

A mixture of face to face and remote CPD

How long is this course?

  • Two days of intensive face to face CPD in York, plus a 2-hour remote
  • Two half days of face to face CPD in the local area
  • 1.5 hours of 1:1 coached support for you to focus on a particular area of school improvement with a primary science expert

Who is the course leader?

  • Sarah Dagnell

    I am a Professional Development Leader for Primary STEM at The National STEM Learning Centre, York. Previously, I was a primary school teacher...

Outcomes

You will:

  • develop strategies to establish and embed your school's 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

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFree
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree

Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.

Outside the UK? Fee information

This course still has availability, book now

Additional information

Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.

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