Towards A Distributed Network Model (A sustainable infrastructure for Subject leaders) SATC believes that subject leaders for science should be supported to do their role and to do their role well. Attending a regular network provides a chance to say in touch with updates, stay in touch with professional buddies, to ask the daft questions…
SPOTY- School Physicist (scientist) of the Year SPOTY is co-ordinated and hosted by our local science hero Scott Walker. SATC are putting a call out to all Stoke-on-Trent schools to nominate a year 6 child that has shone in science this year. Each school can make one nomination and each nomination will be presented with…
New report launched yesterday (29th April). An Ofsted lens on relevant research that informs practice for effective learning in science. Relevant to be aware of the perspective of this key national policy influence. Really useful to read for all senior leaders and subject leaders. We are also delighted that the author of the report is…
Documents: SchoolRegistrationFormRound 21 Application for the funding bursary from the OA project for PSQM is open from 1st April- 1st June 2021. PSQM has made a transformative difference to many schools in the city. We are happy to put you in touch with schools that have done PSQM recently to discuss or ask questions. The…
Reading to learn. Are we providing enough opportunities for children to read science books? When children have access to science books do they have a clear purpose for reading? Just imagine children talking to each other and to their parents evaluating a recent science read! An absolute win win for every school is the Royal…
My Everyday Science resource, developed by Jenny Watson and made freely available to schools has proved so popular with teachers that it will be part of our remote learning offer that is taken forward as simply good practice in normal practice. A series of cards (A5 and easy to print) each have an enquiry or…
The CPD learning community led by the Thinking Doing Talking Science research team has made a huge difference in many of our schools. We know this as the feedback from head teachers describes a culture shift in classrooms from worksheets of answers to child led deeper understanding of science ideas. Following the success of the…
Are you thinking about a theme for science week? Are you trying to support pupil needs by knowing which pupils need a bit more? Have you given up the idea of running a science club but wish you could? Get Excited – Watch out for the science across the city science week launch. Our Theme:…
Stop, relax and enjoy the Christmas break. Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year from the team at Science across the city. We look forward to continuing to support you in developing science yet further in 2021.
A once in a 400 year event is happening now and you, your children and their families can be part of it! The GREAT CONJUNCTION is at its peak on the 21st December 2020. This is the point at which Jupiter and Saturn are almost on top of each other in the sky. The closest…
Recently launched from a Stoke-on-Trent Science Influencer. Becki asked local teachers: ‘Are you looking for Enrichment for Lessons and Learning but can’t see the wood for the trees?’ Her response was to devise a route to finding enrichment mapped lessons and topics that would deepen learning. Find the cleverly named FELL document at https://www.scienceacrossthecity.co.uk and tab useful tools. We…
Would you and your colleagues like to refresh your subject knowledge when delivering a new primary science topic? Would you like to join other local teachers as they participate in local focussed webinars? Or are you finding it difficult to join in live meetings at the time they are scheduled but are still committed to…
COVID-19 is the talk of every community, every classroom, and every home. Empowering children with the essential science for public understanding is a responsibility that teachers are taking seriously. Do you know the science behind the news? Do you recognise the importance of better understanding for children about the pandemic? Do you have time to…
SATC are excited to announce a new offer universal to all schools in Stoke-on-Trent as part of its campaign to support teachers to make the best use of time for learning. Classrooms and learning needs to be motivating, rooted in deep understanding of concepts and big scientific ideas and not require teachers to re-invent the wheel. An…
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Teacher assessment in primary science (TAPS)- New support offer post COVID-19 Why TAPS? Effective formative assessment that supports and enables responsive teaching will allow more quality learning time to be spent focussing on what really matters in relation to pupil scientific progression. Catching up on curriculum gaps required focussed assessment and an understanding of age…
It has been amazing to hear the feedback from schools of the difference that the local focus on primary science has made so far. Thank you for the kind and positive comments about the expertise that we have identified and the relationships between schools that have been established. Now is the time to be critically…
Are you planning primary science for September cohorts? Are you planning science for those moving from a primary science cohort? Would it be useful to understand the expectations behind the title of the NC science units? Would it be useful to understand which missed learning can be caught up within a unit and which will…
Summer Term 2020 is a chance to shout about our pupils and their science success. Participation and engagement in STEM offers across the city and beyond it too! A special role call of applause to pupils that have had their work uploaded and featured on the Great Science Share 2020 showcase page. Stoke…
Please take the time to enjoy and smile with us by watching this five minute video clip about collaboration in the city. Many partners have contributed to the OA science across the city project. Schools are accessing many more STEM opportunities and linking with organisations that bring resource and expertise to city schools. The…
Science is an exciting stimulating subject where pupils get to ask questions and find out through exploration. The primary science community in Stoke is finding ways to maintain the profile of this key subject and not lose the value of investigative child led learning. How to meet regulations Find below the official guidance on managing…
Many organisations across STEM are helping teachers that are considering how to adapt schemes of work for next year (and beyond) to take account of missed units and children’s different experiences of home learning. Be sure to link in to expertise nationally and locally so as to not spend time inventing a wheel that is…
Time to focus on examples of positive learning and those young people that have a genuine interest and dedication to science. Keele University is going ahead with its annual School Physicist of the Year Award. SPOTY Find out how to nominate and how this will take place differently this year- Register for the event below…
Science at Work consists of weekly activity sheets about scientists and people who work in a science-related job. Children are encouraged to send in their questions to the scientist who will answer as many questions as they can in a video released the following week on the Primary Science Teaching Trust’s Facebook page. Key things…
A new term that is unlike any other start of term previously. Given the pressures of COVID-19 it is more important than ever that we work collaboratively across the city within the community that has been established for primary science. This message outlines how the OA KS2 science project will adapt to meet its original…
Buddy test case today! Fast changing contexts around the city mean that teacher needs for support are changing daily. Increasing numbers of teachers are at home. The scenario is unique for each teacher, some on their own, some with children, some with family concerns, some relaxed, some not relaxed!. SATC science influencers today trialled a…
STEM stakeholders across the UK are all actively offering support and suggesting great stuff to support STEM activities at home. The problem for busy teachers is tracking through all this stuff to select for their school. Science across the city have put together a Top links list and were determined to keep the list short…
What can you expect from the SATC team during the change of approach in school We are: Continuing to make STEM high profile. Encouraging and identifying innovative and age appropriate resources for children both at home and those in school. Continuing to engage with stakeholders. Generous support from Ogden Trust, Keele University and STFC at…
The SATC team are keen to continue to support teachers and learning in primary science across the city. There are a number of ways we can do this and the most efficient way to communicate next steps will be through the e mail updates. The e mail will no longer be weekly but will be…
Celebrating pupil scientists at Keele University Science across the city encourages Stoke in Trent teachers to look at the opportunities to celebrate local children as great scientists. Nominate a year 6 scientist of the year- see the detail from Ogden Trust SPOTY awards click here Register your school as a satellite to run your own…
The Royal Society Book Prize has been run in a few Stoke schools several times so we now there can be impact on engagement, family learning and the profile of science. Putting children at the centre of decision making, reading for purpose and expecting higher order justification of choices all make this Free offer have…
Did you know? Local good news stories of Stoke science teachers influencing National practice. Find out more Primary Science Capital: A Whole School teaching approach PSTT & Ogden Trust. This is a National Research Project with a handful of school trailblazing and trialling approaches in primary classrooms. https://pstt.org.uk/what-we-do/news/new-project-pstt-primary-science-capital-whole-school-teaching-approach Celebrating the involvement of Emily Northwood, science lead…
What is your Science Week Story? Are you joining in National Science Week? 6-15th march 2020 ( A Longer than average week) What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Who is involved? Who have you told about it? Science across the City looks forward to seeing and hearing about the excitement, the enthusiasm…
Date for your diary 11th March 1-4pm Stoke Sixth Form SATC SL Network Meeting Places available Fully Funded Book Now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/satc-sl-network-south-tickets-62392607970
Check out this great idea, shared by The Willows Primary School. Try signposting and encouraging activities to families and your school community to promote great days out with science inspiration. Leadership is about having the clear vision for science and sometimes this can be as simple as making others aware of what they can do,…
Is your school supporting career choices? Is your school promoting STEM as meaningful and relevant? Is your school linking with the wider community? Are you looking for ways of improving the impact of the support? –Two useful and FREE resources to know about– STEM VIP – launched this week Free to download. CLICK HERE TO…
Informing your approaches and decisions in Primary Science National News & Updates : FREE to Download See the latest issue of the Journal of Emergent Science, Issue 18 PSTT (Primary Science Teacher Trust ) share the outcomes of their National conference. Edited by Sarah Earle https://www.ase.org.uk/resources/journal-of-emergent-science/issue-18 Local Updates: Free to attend: Keele Research School will…
Primary science CPD offer next term includes: FREE enquiry cycle teaching resource poster for all classrooms (see Teachmeet opportunity ) Networks for subject leaders Showcase presentation of implemented change- The first TAPS Learning community. (Teacher assessment in Primary Science) January 20th, St Thomas More RC Academy Stakeholder conferences ( at JCB and Crewe Alex Stadium)…
Primary Science in Stoke-on-Trent is high profile across the city. Share the success as our community of committed science leaders strive to improve science for all pupils. An end of term Thank You for all those regularly engaging with super positivity and professionalism. Stoke-on-Trent is increasingly recognised Nationally as a trailblazer for the connections being…
Is your school a CLEAPSS member? Not sure, then why not ring them and ask. Are your teachers following National best practice guidelines to risk assess and plan for exciting and safe practical work in science? Not sure, then discuss with your employer (trust) how they are providing legal guidance. Your website probably says that…
ASE Futures are today bringing leaders of science education and the National policy makers to conference. The keynote will address OfSTED framework changes and science advisors will reflect upon school response to change and challenge possible myths arising. Did you know that ASE is the professional body for all those involved in science education and…
As you start to feel the sunshine in the late summer term take a few minutes to catch up and make the right decisions for your school. Quick checklist: Are you the Subject Leader in September? If not have you registered the new person to Science Across the City. We can only keep in touch with those…
“Sign up for the free PSTT (primary science teaching trust) termly newsletter. Lots of great classroom ideas for all teachers not just subject leaders please forward to all .”
Headteachers talk with subject leaders to focus on science priorities subject leaders often comment that they feel science lacks importance and profile in their school. What better way to demonstrate that science is valued than making time and space for professional conversation! However for many senior leaders in primary schools there is uncertainty around the…
Science resources, subsidies and pupil opportunities on your doorstep Did you know? Dates & activities that might be useful to you. 10th June 2019: Entry deadline for the Potteries Science Festival Primary Pupil Competitions. All free to enter. More information click here or contact mamtaz.begum@stokesfc.ac.uk 20th June 2019: Primary CPD Physics Conference at Keele University– Huge…