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    Don’t forget to book your place on our Hampshire Festival of Primary Science Education – 21 May 2024

    by Katie Scott -

    A reminder that our Festival of Primary Science Education event is taking place on 21 May at the Holiday Inn, Winchester. If you haven’t already registered, please book your place as soon as possible to help us prepare for the day.

    We will be welcoming the following guest speakers to share their expertise with you…

    Keynote: Dr Maria Pack – Lead Primary Consultant, CLEAPSS
    Keynote: Dr Jo Montgomery – Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) and Research Scientist 

    The programme also offers a range of presentations and workshops on key topics such as how to make science exciting and accessible for all; safety: keeping science safe… what CLEAPSS does for you; and the importance of improving our ocean health – and more!

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Science Festival

    Price: Sub £140 / SLA £35 / Full £168 

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    Don’t forget to book for Science Subject knowledge enhancement for non-specialists 2024 (Key Stage 3 focus)

    by Hannah Richardson -

    Recruitment of high quality teaching staff presents a significant challenge for schools in Hampshire, as it does nationally. Our new subject knowledge enhancement course is for non-specialists, across all core and EBacc subjects, as well as RE.  

    This training will: 

    • Support those recently in post, as well as provide preparation support for those who may be taking up a new post in September 2024. 
    • Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver high quality lessons in the chosen subject. 
    • Focus on Key Stage 3 teaching principally, whilst offering the requisite level of skill and knowledge to facilitate further development towards the teaching of Key Stage 4 over time. 

    Participants will need some prior knowledge of the chosen subject. 

    Dates:

    Session 1 – 18 April 2024
    Session 2 – 30 April 2024
    Session 3 – 8 July 2024
    Session 4 – 16 September 2024
    Session 5 – 30 October 2024
    Session 6 – 20 January 2025

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: non-specialists

    Price: Sub £780 / SLA £730 / Full £936

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    National Schools Partnership - New Wave education programme

    by Emma Cooper -

    New Wave - resources for primary and secondary

    New Wave education programme from Southern Water explores and celebrates all the ways we use water; shows how we can save more and empowers students to protect and value water for life.

    All resources are free and have been designed to fit key geography, science and citizenship topics, with a regional focus on the South East and its local environment.

    New Wave from Southern water flyer  Supporting educators to explore the water cycle.

     

    Join us for the Teaching Secondary Science Masterclass with Adam Boxer – 24 June 2024

    by Hannah Richardson -

    Following on from the successful day in June 2023, Adam will be providing more detailed guidance and training on specific strategies from his book, Teaching secondary science: A complete guide.

    Learning outcomes:

    • Full days training with leading Science Teacher and Author Adam Boxer.
    • Guidance and examples of high-quality evidence informed practice to take back to your own departments/classrooms.
    • Opportunity to feedback and ask further questions to Adam following on from 2023.

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Science Masterclass

    Price: Sub £150 / SLA £35 / Full £180

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    Don't forget to book for the Summer 23-24 Primary Core Science Co-ordinator Network

    by Hannah Richardson -

    These meetings are for primary science co-ordinators to come together to network with colleagues. The meetings are a chance for science subject leaders to learn about and discuss the latest local and national initiatives in science in order to be fully informed of the developments within the subject.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Networking and discussion with colleagues around issues in primary science teaching and learning.
    • Opportunities to share and promote good practice.
    • Hear latest updates regarding the Hampshire Learning Journeys.
    • Receive training from Hampshire advisers on effective planning to enhance the teaching and learning of science.
    • Access to a range of resources to support planning, teaching, assessment, and monitoring.

    Available dates:

    10 June 2024 – Fleet
    17 June 2024 – Fareham 1  
    18 June 2024 – Fareham 2  
    20 June 2024 – New Forest 
    24 June 2024 – Basingstoke 
    25 June 2024 – Winchester 
    27 June 2024 – Havant 

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer Core 23

    Price: Sub £95 / SLA £60 / Full £114 

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