Primary Courses
Our professional development opportunities for Primary Schools are hosted across the county and are tailored to the current needs and trends in Science education at the moment. Below is a list of upcoming events, but if you're unable to see what you're after please browse the course catalogue or consider getting in touch with us so that we can work with you to provide a more bespoke package of support.
Spring Term 2023
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Assessment and Progression in Primary Science
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Subject Knowledge
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Leading primary science in a special educational needs setting
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South West Primary Science Share
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South West Primary Science Share – with the Association of Science Education
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Help! How do I lead primary science?
Summer Term 2023
Developing your primary science curriculum using the Ofsted framework (invitation only)
Developing your primary science curriculum using the Ofsted framework (invitation only)
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN184 / C03
Session Date:
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary - 24th May 2023: 09:00 - 16:00
Let’s put the spotlight back on science. The new Ofsted framework provides an opportunity to reinvent your primary science curriculum. Discuss key strategies to ensure that the intent, implementation and impact of your science curriculum is evident throughout school.
Facilitating with STEM Learning
Facilitating with STEM Learning
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: FD102 / NC07
Session Date:
- Virtual - 7th June 2023: 09:30 - 12:00
This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality Mark
You should have completed FD101 before completing this course.
This course will enable participants to understand more about STEM Learning, our programmes and our expectations. We will cover how our programmes have research and evidence embedded within them and how we maximise impact to those accessing our CPD. We will explain how we support our Professional Development Leaders who facilitate our courses through the provision of course materials and how these can used to plan delivery. The STEM Learning processes of the Impact Toolkit and STEM Certificates will also be covered to ensure that, as course deliverers, you will be able to encourage participants to engage with these systems.
Teaching assistants supporting science in primary school
Teaching assistants supporting science in primary school
Facilitator Name: Jim Green
Course Code: RX045 / NC02
Session Dates:
- Virtual - 12th June 2023: 09:30 - 10:30
- Virtual - 19th June 2023: 10:30 - 11:30
- Virtual - 26th June 2023: 09:30 - 10:30
Designed for teaching assistants in primary schools, this course will consider how to work most effectively with a wide range of learners in science lessons. The course contains a strong practical element and will help you to explore how to work safely with children with challenging behaviour. Acquire a range of strategies to promote vocabulary development, promote higher-order thinking and to organise engaging and manageable practical lessons.
Mentoring for NQTs/ITTs in science
Mentoring for NQTs/ITTs in science
Facilitator Name: Heidi Foxford
Course Code: RX027 / NC01
Session Dates:
- Virtual - 13th June 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
- Virtual - 22nd June 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
- Virtual - 29th June 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
Whether you are new to mentoring or an experienced mentor this remote CPD will allow you to develop your practice in supporting early career teachers and those returning to the profession.
Developing pupil-led investigations - embedding working scientifically in the primary classroom
Developing pupil-led investigations - embedding working scientifically in the primary classroom
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN026 / C14
Session Date:
- Monkerton Primary - 15th June 2023: 09:30 - 16:00
To develop the independence of children thinking and communicating as real scientists is essential to deepen their scientific understanding. You will be able to facilitate and create rich, effective and exciting strategies that provide opportunities that embed and extend scientific skills.
Tinkering as an Approach to Learning Across the STEM Curriculum
Tinkering as an Approach to Learning Across the STEM Curriculum
Facilitator Name: Jim Green
Course Code: RN091 / C01
Session Date:
- Yeo Valley Primary - 21st June 2023: 09:30 - 12:00
This course is an introduction to using tinkering as an approach to learning in science, computing and D&T and to build resilience in pupils at primary level
Developing Subject Leadership
Developing Subject Leadership
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN198 / C31
Session Date:
- Virtual - 22nd June 2023: 15:40 - 17:00
We can support you in identifying the CPD support that you need, provide CPD activity directly from our programme of courses, or work with you to tailor the content to meet your requirements.
An Introduction to Working Scientifically
An Introduction to Working Scientifically
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN024 / C13
Session Date:
- Monkerton Primary - 23rd June 2023: 09:30 - 16:00
Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. You will be able to confidently implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising enquiry that challenges scientific thinking
Essential skills for new and aspiring secondary science leadership
Essential skills for new and aspiring secondary science leadership
Facilitator Name: Ed Walsh
Course Code: RN206 C03
Session Date:
- Teign School - 26th June 2023: 09:30 - 16:00
Working with an experienced science leader, you will develop your vision and leadership skills to enable you to lead an effective and vibrant science team. By improving your leadership and management skills you will help your team teach more effectively so students achieve their potential.
Teaching upper key stage 2 Science
Teaching upper key stage 2 Science
Facilitator Name: Abigail Flemming
Course Code: RX004 NC05
Session Dates:
- Virtual - 27th June 2023: 15:00 - 17:00
- Virtual - 4th July 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
- Virtual - 11th July 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
- Virtual - 18th July 2023: 16:00 - 16:45
Improve your confidence in teaching science through gaining the tools to plan and carry out effective learning for your pupils. You will explore ways to bring the KS2 curriculum to life through practical ideas and discussion tasks, as well as how to effectively develop a strategy for dealing with common misconceptions.
South West Primary Science Share - TBC
South West Primary Science Share - TBC
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN121 C17
Session Date:
- Online - 27th June 2023: 16:00 - 17:00
Join the South West Primary Science Share to hear the latest updates in Science education, share best practice with colleagues and make new connections with other teachers in the South West. Each half term, we’ll explore a distinct, topical area of the curriculum and how to make the most of your opportunities in the classroom.
Developing the role of the primary science subject leader
Developing the role of the primary science subject leader
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN101 C05
Session Date:
- Monkerton Primary School - 29th June 2023: 09:30 - 16:00
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.
Assessment and progression in primary science (invitation only)
Assessment and progression in primary science (invitation only)
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: RN102 C05
Session Date:
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary - 30th June 2023: 09:30 - 12:00
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.
Facilitating effective professional development in science
Facilitating effective professional development in science
Facilitator Name: Michael Kimber
Course Code: FD104 / NC07
Session Date:
- The Bridge - 5th July 2023: 09:00 - 12:00
This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Development Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality Mark.
You should have completed FD101 and FD102 before completing this course.
This course looks at what can help make science CPD as effective as possible, with some practical guidance for science staff. It starts by exploring what the evidence suggests and then looks at how this can be put into practice. The whole process of running a course is considered: starting at the planning phase as outcomes are written; examining the sort of activities (including assessment) that could be part of the CPD itself; and finishing with techniques to support participants post-course. It will also examine why and how we should be involving science practical work in our science CPD, and what we can do to improve engagement from all staff.
Whole School and Class Projects
Whole School and Class Projects
Facilitator Name: Luke Abrahams
Course Code: RN198 / C22
Session Date:
- Monkerton Primary - 6th July 2023: 09:30 - 12:00
We can support you in identifying the CPD support that you need, provide CPD activity directly from our programme of courses, or work with you to tailor the content to meet your requirements.
We offer bespoke packages of support, if you'd like to discuss this option further please do get in touch.