Science Learning Partnership

Welcome to the Cheshire and Stockport Science Learning Partnership!

Science Learning Partnership (SLP) Cheshire and Stockport – if you have any questions, please contact slp@eatonbank.org

The Science Learning Partnership arranges quality, relevant, up to date and dynamic Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and networking opportunities for Primary, Secondary and FE Staff in the area of Science.

The latest course information can be found here www.stem.org.uk Please click on ‘cpd’ to search for courses.

SECONDARY

12/06/2019 Macclesfield Academy 1pm – 4pm	RA296 C01 Science for lower attaining students – supporting the 1-3 agenda	Within schools there are likely to be students for whom appropriate outcomes at the end of Key Stage 4 in science are in the range of grades 1 to 3. This course is designed to address needs, provision and practice for these students.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/451481/science-lower-attaining-students-supporting-1-3-agenda
12/06/2019 The Oaks Academy Crewe 3.15pm – 5.15pm	RA298 C107 Triple Science – required practicals	The required practicals are a vehicle for ensuring that students can use specific equipment to carry out recommended techniques. The session will look at how to help teachers ensure that students understand how this skill will be assessed in the exams.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/451740/triple-science-required-practicals
13/06/2019 Werneth School 2pm – 4pm	RA219 C30 Secondary Subject Leaders’ Network Meeting – Stockport	This is a chance for collaboration with your peers so you can share information and develop as a leader. Expert consultants will help you identify priority issues in teaching and learning and professional development for your teams. You will be able to develop solutions, drawing on the expertise within the group.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/450555/secondary-subject-leaders-network-meeting-stockport
20/06/2019 Ash Grove Academy 10am – 3.30pm	RA298 C93 Implementing the EEF Guidance – Evidence into Practice for Outstanding Secondary Science – Part 2	Using evidence to improve and inform practice – based on the recommendations for improving secondary science, and led by Blackpool Research School who were involved in the review process. The two-part course is ideal for ANY school wanting to maximise the effectiveness of the science department, regardless of starting point. It will focus on using evidence to inform practice so that delegates get a chance to consider an aspect of practice that they would like to develop and the second day will allow reflection on what has worked and why.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/448936/iimplementing-eef-guidance-evidence-practice-outstanding-secondary-science-part-2
26/06/2019 Malbank School & Sixth Form College 3.30pm – 5.00pm	RA231 C02 Science Teach Meet – Early Career Network	This is the finale and a celebration of the Early Career Network where delegates will share their experiences in an informal teach meet style presentation.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/448348/science-teach-meet-early-career-network-invitation-only
26/06/2019 Alsager School 8am – 10am	RA219 A07 Secondary Subject Leaders’ Network Meeting – Cheshire East	Topics for discussion will include curriculum planning and staff development	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/452870/secondary-subject-leaders-network-meeting-cheshire-east
27/06/2019 Tarporley School & Sixth Form Centre 1.00pm – 4.00pm	RA219 C27 Secondary Subject Leaders’ Network Meeting – Cheshire West	This is a chance for collaboration with your peers so you can share information and develop as a leader. Expert consultants will help you identify priority issues in teaching and learning and professional development for your teams. You will be able to develop solutions, drawing on the expertise within the group.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/445211/subject-leaders-network-meeting
01/07/2019 The Aspire Federation, Oakfield College Wigan !pm – 4pm	RA219 A14 Network for those teaching science to pupils with particular needs in different settings	The Cheshire and Stockport and Greater Manchester Science learning partnerships will be delivering a network event for teachers interested in exploring the teaching of science in different settings. First session will look at Attention autism, speech and language therapy and communication in science. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss issues around assessment and tracking progress with colleagues.	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/452877/network-those-teaching-science-pupils-particular-needs-different-settings
12/07/2019 Stoke on Trent 6^th Form College 10.30am – 2.30pm	RA606 C01 Technician Conference	This will be led with active contributions from highly experienced technician colleagues. Throughout the day there will be a wealth of opportunities, in workshops, to support technicians and explore effective and engaging practical work in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. A range of organisations, including major scientific suppliers, will be represented to run workshops on how to use equipment and showcase available equipment, giving you the chance to discuss your resource need	https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/452145/technician-conference
September 2019 Date & venue TBC 3.45pm – 5.30pm	Careers in science	How do we embed careers into everyday lessons and how do we ensure students see STEM skills as transferable? Develop your understanding and support students in signposting career options.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
October 2019 Date & venue TBC 3.45pm – 5.30pm	Early Career Network session 1– Questioning in the science classroom	What are the different types of questions and how do we plan for their use in the science classroom?	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
October Date TBC St Anne’s RC High School, Stockport 3.45pm – 5.15pm	Microscale Chemistry	A hands-on exploration of different activities, and why and how they might be used to enhance learning.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
December 2019 Date & venue TBC 3.45pm – 5.30pm	Early Career Network session 2 – Application of knowledge A02	How do we ensure that students not only retain information but can apply it to new situations? This course will suggest some different strategies to incorporate into your lessons.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
February 2020 Date & venue TBC 1.30pm – 4pm	Raising attainment in triple science	Looking to improve students’ performance? This course will enable you to consider a range of key strategies to help you achieve this. It has been designed for science departments that have little or no experience in delivering triple science.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
January 2020 Date & venue TBC	Developing learners’ resilience and independent learning skills post 16	Explore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 to level 3, cope with the challenges of independent learning and develop the resilience to endure a full post-16 programme. Develop strategies to ensure that the culture of the classroom is right and that learners develop the skills needed to progress to higher levels of study and employment.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
February 2020 Date & venue TBC 3.45pm – 5.30pm	Early Career Network session 3 – Practical skills and how science works	Develop an understanding of how practical work can be made more relevant and effective.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org
March 2020 Date & venue TBC 3.45pm – 5.30pm	Early Career Network session 2 – Enhancing literacy skills in science	Supporting participants in responding to the increased literacy demands in examinations and help to provide students with the skills to be effective, independent learners.	Contact slp@eatonbank.org

PRIMARY

Primary courses

04/06/2019

Pebble Brook Primary School

Crewe

CW2 6PL

RA121 A10

Primary subject leaders’ network

This is a local network meeting facilitated by local teachers to share good practice.

You will:

Develop the teaching and assessment of working scientifically in your school

Develop your schemes of work/learning in order to enhance the teaching and learning of science in your school

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/452848/primary-subject-leaders%E2%80%99-network-crewe

17/06/2019

Eaton Bank Academy Congleton

CW12 1NT

RA099 C02

Fact, Fiction and Rhyme

(Early bird discount or buy one get one half price – contact SLP for discount)

Children’s stories and poetry provide a great context for learning science. Discover the science hidden in a book. Explore STEM resources including book summaries, hints and tips for teaching science and further stories on a similar theme.

Outcomes – Increased confidence in teaching science using a variety of texts. Plan science activities drawn from the context of these texts.

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/451243/fact-fiction-and-rhyme

01/07/2019

St Annes RC High School
Stockport
SK4 2QP

3.45pm to 5pm

RA198 A06

Running a primary STEM club

Explore ideas for what to do and how to structure a STEM Club. Attendance gives access to termly updates on what you could do using easy to obtain and inexpensive resources, plus an explanation of the underlying science. The course cost of £90 includes the activity subscription pack.

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/452984/running-primary-stem-club

02/07/2019

Eaton Bank Academy Congleton

CW12 1NT

RA099 A02

Primary Teachers’ Science Toolbox

Equipping teachers with a set of resources to support and enhance their science teaching. There will be time for teachers to explore and plan how to incorporate these into the classroom.

Access a range of resources and organisations to support and enhance teaching.

Identify opportunities to use these resources in the classroom.

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/453822/primary-teachers-science-toolbox

September 2019 – date TBC

Stockport

Developing the role of the primary subject leader

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.

Contact slp@eatonbank.org

11/10/2019

Crewe Alexandra Stadium

CW2 6EB

RA124 C04

Primary Conference

Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.

Outcomes

· discuss current good practice in primary science

· recognise your own good practice, and identify areas for development

· reflect on ways to translate ideas to your school context, and plan for action

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/451527/primary-conference

15/11/2019

Winsford Academy

12.30pm – 4pm

RA113 A01

Linking core subjects – science and maths

Maximise your pupils’ opportunities to develop their numeracy skills and improve attainment in science by planning lessons in which children effectively handle data.

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/453564/linking-core-subjects-science-and-mathematics

24/01/2020

Eaton Bank Academy

12.30pm – 4pm

R116 A01

Promoting thinking & talking in Primary Science

Consider the key elements of thinking, talking and communicating in science and develop these skills to create an effective learning environment in your classroom.

https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/453569/promoting-thinking-and-talking-primary-science

January 2020

Date & venue TBC

Teaching Science in EYFS

Increase your confidence in using a range of approaches and assessment strategies to meet children’s needs in Early Years.

Contact slp@eatonbank.org

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