SLP Secondary

Early Careers Network ( 6 sessions ) For schools eligible for the Teacher Release Payment please book here For school not eligible for the Teacher Release Payment please book here All session will be delivered virtually from 15:30 till 16:45 Network 1 - 22 Sep - Managing Behaviour for Early Careers Teachers - Early Career Framework Standards Addressed 1, 4 & 7 You will discuss reasons for undesirable behaviour and how you can tackle problems to minimise disruption in lessons Network 2 - 10 Nov - Health & Safety for Early Careers Teachers - Standards Addressed 1, 3, 4 & 7 You will understand the basics of the Health and Safety at Work act and it’s requirements for your role as a science teacher You be able to write a comprehensive SfL and learn where to find information about hazards of substances used Network 3 - 12 Jan - Planning for successful delivery of practical’s in science - Standards Addressed 1, 2, 3, 4, & 7 You will have a deeper understanding of how practical’s can be delivered to ensure deep understanding of when to use them and some of the pitfalls that pupils may fall into.

Network 4 - 02 Mar - Differentiation and Planning - Standards Addressed - 1, 2 , 3 , 4 & 5 You will learn what differentiation is and some tips and tricks to plan successfully to meet the needs of all learners Network 5 - 04 May - Intervention strategies, revision and retention - Standards Addressed 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 You will develop your understanding of key intervention strategies.

You will start to build a toolkit of revision and retention techniques to embed within your teaching Network 6 - 15 Jun - Planning and delivering successful extracurricular activities in science Standards Addressed 1, 3, 7 & 8 You will be more confident in providing opportunities for STEM enrichment and links to employability skill You will gain tips and tricks for planning and delivering successful science enrichment activities, to enable you to improvement engagement in your learners

Science Learning Partnership Lancashire

Secondary Heads of Science Conference Date & Time: Location: Fee:

14 October 2021 Myerscough £185

This conference has been designed for teachers who are currently training or are in the first 5 years of their career.

The day has been designed to be flexible in terms of choice to enable delegates to select sessions which are most appropriate to support them on their professional development journey.

9.15 ‐ 10.10

Keynote speech–AQA ‘Bridging the assessment gap for 2022’

10.15‐ 11.30

Addressing misconceptions

11.30‐ 11.45

Planning a science curriculum with effective practical at it’s core

Applying knowledge, understanding and skills in science (AO2)

Break

11:45 – 12:45

Digital technologies in the classroom

12:45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.45

Learn more, do more, remember more

Find out more about the FREE STEM Ambassador Hub offer.

Lunch Health and safety for leaders in science

Supporting disadvantaged learners in the classroom

Royal Academy of Engineering, Connecting STEM Teachers Programme

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You will have a greater understanding of the barriers for learning for disadvantaged pupils and have strategies to support their progress and educational recovery You will have strategies to support students in approaching and answering AO2 questions You will consider the application of digital technologies in the classroom and how they might improve outcomes for learners You will consider the importance aspects of Health and Safety for the point of view of a leader in science You will understand where common misconceptions come from and a research‐based model of how to overcome them You will find out who are STEM Ambassadors? How can we engage with them easily / safely and impactfully?

How can you link lessons to STEM in the working world without affecting curriculum time?

You will have an understanding of the support that is available to your subject from the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Connecting STEM Teachers Programme.

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You will get a “hands‐on” look at some of the many “free” resources and “free” CPD accompanying them, linked to the curriculum, which can be taught in lessons or used for enrichment

To book your place please click on the link Secondary Heads of Science Conference | STEM

Improving the careers agenda in Science 7 Oct 21 15:30—17:00 To secure your place book here

Summary: This course will look at the how to embed the careers agenda into STEM lessons to build science capital and engagement in science lessons.

Outcomes: 

You will have a good knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks

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Know where to find Labour Market Information to understand local opportunities

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Discuss how to embed employability skills

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Audit the current picture in your department/practice and plan next steps

Fee: £52.50 This session is being delivered remotely

Non-specialists CPD Biology 06 Oct 21 09:15 - 15:15 Ashton Community Science College, Preston Ashton Community Science College - Google Maps To secure your place book here course fee £185

This course is suitable for teachers who are relatively inexperienced in teaching biology, or those looking to enhance and extend their skills and update their teaching strategies for biology. It will focus on developing your understanding of key biological principles and the further develop your skills. It will provide you with key the strategies needed to teach biology effectively at 11-16 years. The use of stimulating practical activities and demonstrations will be explored

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have an increased understanding of the biology topics taught within the 11-16 age range

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become more confident and competent in your teaching of biology within the 11-16 age range

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develop an understanding of common student misconceptions in biology and how these can be addressed

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employ the effective use of scientific models relevant to the teaching of biology

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experience a range of opportunities for practical work and how these enhance the understanding of biological concepts

Chemistry 15 Oct 21 09:15 - 15:15 Ashton Community Science College, Preston Ashton Community Science College - Google Maps To secure your place book here course fee £185

Chemistry for non-specialists: an introduction is specifically aimed at teachers who are not chemistry specialists and wish to become more confident at teaching chemistry

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increased your understanding of chemistry topics at Key Stage 3 and 4

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increased your confidence in the teaching of chemistry

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to help inspire and engage your students

Physics Partners Hub Summary: The aim of these sessions are to upskill new or existing physics teachers. The session will focus on the practical aspects of the topic and the maths skills involved Outcomes: You will have a better understanding of the practical approaches suitable to underpin deep understanding of the topic.

You will be more confident in delivering the maths skills involved in this topic IoP Physics Partners Forces | STEM 6 Oct 15:30 – 17:00 Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1SL IoP Physics Partners Energy | STEM 11 Nov 15:15 - 16:45 Remote IoP Physics Partners Waves | STEM 11 Jan 15:30 – 17:00 Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1SL IoP Physics Partners Electricity | STEM 22 Mar 15:15 - 16:45 Remote IoP Physics Partners Magnetism and Electromagnetism | STEM 18 May 15:30 – 17:00 Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1SL IoP Physics Partner Maths in Physics | STEM 22 Jun 15:15 - 16:45 Remote

Required Practical Biology 17 Nov 21 09:15 - 15:15 or 03 Mar 22 09:15 - 15:15 Ashton Community Science College, Preston Ashton Community Science College - Google Maps To secure your place on one of the above dates book here for November or March course fee £185

Chemistry 1 Oct 21 09:15 - 15:15, 1 Dec 21 09:15 - 15:15 or 23 Mar 22 09:15 - 15:15 Ashton Community Science College, Preston Ashton Community Science College - Google Maps To secure your place on one of the above dates please book here for October , December or March course fee £185

Physics 15 Dec 21 09:15 - 15:15 or 28 Apr 09:15 - 15:15 Ashton Community Science College, Preston Ashton Community Science College - Google Maps To secure your place on one of the above dates please book here for December or April course fee £185

Summary: These courses will support not only carrying out specific practicals but increase understanding of the skills involved in each and how they will be assessed in terminal exams.

Outcomes: 

You will gain a knowledge of what the new framework and the "deep dives" will look like in your own school setting

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Develop an awareness of effective strategies to support the new framework with colleagues in outreach work

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Opportunity to network with colleagues in a similar role across both primary and secondary phases

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We will also have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of being a science SLE trying to support colleagues during the pandemic