National Science Learning Network Primary Programme 2015-16
Welcome This course brochure and our web pages present a wide range of professional development opportunities for science educators at all Key Stages. Our courses will be continually scheduled over the academic year, so please check the website for your nearest date or venue to book. If you can t find the training that you are looking for please do get in touch - we are always ready to help, support and collaborate to meet your science professional development needs. We look forward to working with you during this exciting year for science education.
Primary Programme 2015-16 Making a real difference to science education in your local area The National Science Learning Network is the largest UK provider of subject-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers, technicians and support staff working with pupils aged 5 19. Across England, our Science Learning Partnerships offer a diverse programme of research led science CPD with proven impact on teacher development and student outcomes. We support professional learning opportunities to enhance teaching approaches, pedagogy and subject knowledge to provide the best education available, so that they, in turn, can inspire and excite students with intellectually stimulating and relevant STEM education and develop the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE); we offer generous financial bursaries, 70% of the fee paid for a wide variety of CPD from full day courses to flexible working with twilights and web based delivery. We also offer recognition so teachers and senior leaders can track engagement and impact of professional development, thus supporting career progression. Impact on teaching and learning 95% Impact on education staff s knowledge and skills IMPACT 81% Impact on education staff s practice 80% Impact on wider school practice 80% Impact on pupils For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 1
National Science Learning Network Impact, quality and reach The National Science Learning Network, is making a real difference to science education across England. Consisting of the National Science Learning Network in York and conveniently located Science Learning Partnerships (SLPs) throughout the country. We develop and deliver high-quality, cutting-edge science CPD support across the country, from primary to post-16 and have reached a potential four million students in 2014/15. Our SLPs combine local expertise in teaching and applying science, facilitating CPD, and providing school-to-school support. They are led by local teaching school alliances, schools and colleges with excellence in science, higher education institutions, and other local partners with cutting-edge expertise in science. Find out where your nearest SLP is located and how we can support you and your team further at www.slcs.ac.uk/near-me One of the network s greatest strengths is that it has the scope to develop nationally-consistent, high-quality CPD resources, informed by cutting-edge research, and tailor this to meet local needs. National Science Learning Network, Final evaluation report, spring 2015. Isos Partnership. 2
Primary Programme 2015-16 Financial support available now! Impact Awards Making professional development affordable We are delighted to offer bursaries known as Impact Awards, which are provided by the Department for Education. These bursaries are available for many of the CPD activities offered by their Science Learning Partnerships across England and are equivalent to 70% of the CPD fee. Impact Awards can be used to contribute towards covering the cost of CPD fees, supply cover, travel, accommodation, resources and any other way to improve the teaching of science in your school or college. Impact Awards are available to individuals from all state funded schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools. For further information about Impact Awards and eligibility criteria please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/impactawards Don t miss out on the financial support available for your school! In 2014-15, 100% of state funded schools that applied for an Impact Award received this bursary. To receive yours, all you need to do is complete the course and an impact form. Schools are able to claim multiple Impact Awards throughout the academic year. Course fees Our pricing policy is subject to an annual review by the DfE. The fees for the academic year 2015-2016 are as follows and Impact Awards are currently set at 70% of the course fee for maintained schools: Teachers Technician / School Teaching Assistant Face to face CPD* 215 per day 185 per day Online CPD 215 per day 185 per day Half day 115 115 Twilight session 85 85 Bespoke please see website Consultancy 580 per day *Including courses, networks and conferences w Impact Awards are only available to state funded schools, including maintained schools, academies and free schools w Throughout England VAT is applicable to some of our courses, please see the website for details: www.slcs.ac.uk/cpd w The cost to independent schools is 425 per day or 230 per half day. Non-state maintained schools are not eligible for Impact Awards w Where CPD is targeted at both teachers and support staff the rate for teachers will be applied in all cases For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 3
National Science Learning Network Our support we provide is grounded in up-todate research evidence drawn from education and cutting edge STEM. Participants feedback consistently rates our support as one of the highest quality and most impactful experiences individuals and teams have had during their teaching career. Through the wider network we are able to offer a flexible approach to CPD. Our venues are strategically located throughout England and provide the highest standards in CPD and tailored local support. Our professional development programme reflects current issues in science education and can be mapped to national standards. A range of delivery models are available including face-to-face sessions of varying length alongside online support. In addition all our courses can be requested as a bespoke offer for your school or network. More information on individual courses, including scheduled dates and venues, can be found on our website: www.slcs.ac.uk/cpd I can motivate colleagues to teach exciting science lessons if I give bite-size CPD at staff meetings National Science Learning Network Participant, 2015 Developing science subject leader RP101 Strong subject leadership and vision has a positive impact on the quality of science teaching and learning 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 thus raising attainment in this core subject. Impact price: 129 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp101 * Please note that due to regional variation and to offer a flexible approach, some of our courses may run for different durations and the fee will vary to reflect this. Please use the course link to check the website for the latest fees and information. (Impact price advised is equal to maintained fee minus 70% Impact Award bursary payment.) 4
Primary Programme 2015-16 Assessment in the new primary science curriculum a world without levels RP102 Evidence shows that effective Assessment for Learning (AfL) leads to raised attainment. Now that formal recording of levels has been removed, you need to be secure in your understanding of how to make judgements about children s achievements and progress. Throughout the course we will identify how you can integrate and embed assessment practices into your science teaching to move their learning forward. Impact price: 64 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp102 Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum RP107 Working scientifically is key in primary science. Effective teaching of scientific enquiry is central to developing children s ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding. You will be able to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and delivering a range of types of enquiry in order to improve children s outcomes. Impact price: 64 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp107 I have learnt how to improve my own teaching of the subject, as well as increasing my subject knowledge and this has led to an increased ability to support other staff members. Participant on Working scientifically in the new primary curriculum, September 2014 For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 5
National Science Learning Network Teaching key areas of primary science KS1- KS2 RP112 This course focuses on the big ideas in primary science, which will help you make a difference to children s learning by identifying and challenging misconceptions. Reinforcing your own subject knowledge and learning about the new topics and ideas across the primary age range will give you greater understanding in order to support children and to plan a meaningful curriculum. Impact price: 64 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp112 Primary science subject leaders network RP121 These meetings are a chance for subject leaders to learn about the latest local and national initiatives in science and keep abreast of developments within the subject. Impact price: 31 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp121 6
Primary Programme 2015-16 Leading effective professional development in science RP204 Learn the skills needed to become a professional development leader, support your career development and increase your school s capacity to offer support to other schools. Take the chance to network with and assist your peers to explore effective ways to develop and share engaging content. Impact price: 64 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp204 Leading action research in science education RP209 You will be given a tool for improving your pedagogy and practice. Learn how to systematically describe and measure the impact of your teaching by developing, conducting and evaluating a small-scale project. Gain further classroom enquiry skills to help you review and reflect on personal and professional practice to the benefit of your students. Impact price: 64 www.slcs.ac.uk/rp209 I have learnt that the children love science and that I can teach it in a fun and exciting way to improve attainment. Past participant, 2014 For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 7
National Science Learning Network We can support and enable your science team to maximise its performance Are you looking to improve your pupils achievement in science? Does your school need support with leadership and management or subject knowledge enhancement? At the National Science Learning Network, we understand that it is sometimes difficult to get teachers out of school for Continuing Professional Development. That s why we can come to you. Don t Forget! Our Impact Award bursaries are available for many of the CPD activities including bespoke support! Impact awards are equivalent to 70% of the CPD fee. w we deliver professional development tailored specifically to the needs of you, your pupils and your school w we can provide DfE-funded bursaries, which cover 70% of the training costs w as part of our unique package, we will also show you how to prove the impact of this professional development on you, your children and your school Our comprehensive range of support can be tailored to meet the needs of your school. Our consultants have a proven track record of highly evaluated, impactful professional development and a wealth of experience in supporting teachers, technicians and teaching assistants in all aspects of science education. Why not have science specific professional development delivered in your school and tailored to the needs of your staff? With the new primary curriculum you may wish to take a day or bespoke session to review how your school is meeting the challenges of the science curriculum and how science can provide an opportunity for the development of mathematical and literacy skills for children. Local, affordable, science specific CPD brought direct to you in school! www.slcs.ac.uk/near-me 8
Primary Programme 2015-16 Bespoke packages We currently offer a range of primary bespoke packages all of which are designed to enhance professional knowledge and skills to inspire and excite students with intellectually stimulating and relevant STEM education. Independent evaluation shows that the support we provide has positive impacts on young people s outcomes in STEM, including their engagement and understanding of where STEM subjects can lead, as well as improving effectiveness, motivation and retention for teachers. We would be delighted to develop a bespoke package of support to meet your school s needs or you can choose one of our tailored themes: w leadership and management w subject and curriculum knowledge w effective teaching and learning w achievement for all w initial teacher education We can also deliver our courses at your school: Children are far more excited by science lessons/enquiries We have now established a planning frame that is used throughout the school Staff confidence has risen significantly Science Subject Leader, St Stephen s Junior School, Kingswood, Bristol w at a time suitable to you w customised to suit your needs and skill levels w to support your local cluster or partner schools w supported by generous bursaries to make them cost effective For more information please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/near-me For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 9
National Science Learning Network The National Science Learning Centre The National Science Learning Network comprises of the Science Learning Partnerships supporting CPD locally throughout England and the National Science Learning Centre in York. The National Science Learning Centre is able to offer teachers and teaching assistants residential CPD experiences in addition to an extensive range of professional development that anticipates teachers needs and finding new ways to meet them. The National Science Learning Centre offers: w in-depth sustained residential CPD to inspire STEM educators w CPD lead by world-class experts in STEM education w tailored use of teaching resources from the National STEM Centre w generous Project ENTHUSE financial bursaries w onsite inclusive business class accommodation and catering The CPD has not only proven impact, it is also very affordable. Generous funding through Project ENTHUSE means your school can benefit from the ENTHUSE Award financial bursaries towards the cost of courses. To find out more about ENTHUSE Awards and to see if your school is eligible visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/enthuse 10
Primary Programme 2015-16 The National STEM Centre Free to use, the National STEM Centre, hosts the UK s largest open collection of STEM teaching and learning resources and collections to inspire teachers and lecturers from early years to post-16. Housing over 10,000 quality assured teaching resources the National STEM Centre elibrary is the place for curriculum linked resources including film clips, lesson plans, activity ideas, worksheets and interactive games along with dedicated online communities and planning tools to support you in teaching STEM. The National STEM Centre subject specialists make it easy for you to access resources for specific topics and areas of interest, by creating tailored resource packages that will support you in delivering the latest curriculum. All of which are free to access and download. Register for free and enjoy the benefits of: w thousands of quality assured curriculum linked resources w access to the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) collection of space education resources w a personalised dashboard a record of your previous searches and recommendations of other resources tailored to you w an online community forum for teachers, lecturers and support staff use this facility to support your own network, or join an existing group w receive our enewsletter with targeted highlights of new resources and STEM education news For further information, to access the elibrary and to register visit: www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk I can almost without thinking rely on the fact that if it s on the STEM site it should be of good quality. User of the National STEM Centre website For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 11
National Science Learning Network Support science across the network ESERO-UK Tim Peake Primary Project Join the ESERO-UK Tim Peake Primary Project to connect your school with British astronaut Tim Peake s mission to the International Space Station (ISS). In December 2015 the European Space Agency (ESA) are sending their astronaut, Tim Peake, to the ISS for an exciting six month mission. ESERO-UK, the UK Space Education Office, have created an exciting project for UK primary schools to get involved. The free to take part ESERO-UK Tim Peake Primary Project will use space to increase the engagement of primary school children with science, numeracy and literacy and aims to increase: w enjoyment and engagement in all lessons using the context of space w confidence in learning science and working scientifically w knowledge of career opportunities available to pupils who study science and maths subjects w teacher confidence in teaching space topics To find out more and apply to for your school visit: www.esero.org.uk/primaryproject Science Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme Recognising the impact of professional development. Our teacher and support staff recognition scheme allows you to demonstrate your commitment to professional learning and the impact it has on pupils, colleagues and the wider profession. In a world of accountability and performance related pay progression, it provides evidence against the Teacher Professional Standards. The Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme is FREE to enter and you may win an ENTHUSE Celebration Award for your work and be invited to the ENTHUSE Celebration Awards in London. We are now taking applications from teachers and support staff working in any UK school or college, teaching pupils aged 4-19, in one of three categories: w Effective STEM Teacher or Support Staff w Leading STEM Teacher or Support Staff w National Expert STEM Teacher or Support Staff For more information, an entry form and to see who has already been successful, visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/recognise 12
Primary Programme 2015-16 Rolls-Royce Science Prize This annual awards programme helps teachers implement science teaching ideas in their school. The Prize recognises and rewards excellence in science teaching across the full spectrum of teaching, from special education needs to high ability pupils. It also promotes innovative and sustainable strategies for teaching science which addresses a specific need and at the same time contributes to teachers professional development. There is a total of 120,000 in prizes to be won each year and by taking part in our CPD you are eligible to apply. For more details please visit: www.rolls-royce.com/scienceprize For a full range of courses please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/net/primary 13
For further details of the offering near you please visit: www.slcs.ac.uk/near-me All course information is correct at the time of print (June 2015). We are constantly adding to our programme, for the most up-to-date course listings please visit our website: www.slcs.ac.uk/cpd To book a place on a course please follow the web links in this brochure. Or alternatively if you require assistance booking on a course please email enquiries@slcs.ac.uk or call us on 01904 328300. National Science Learning Network University of York York YO10 5DD Tel: 01904 328 300 Email: enquiries@slcs.ac.uk Website: www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk Follow us: Facebook: National Science Learning Centre Twitter: @sciencevoice The National Science Learning Network is a joint initiative by the Department for Education and the Wellcome Trust. www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk