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SUMMARY:Secondary Science Subject Leads Learning Journey - Essential Skills for New and Aspiring Leadership (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nModule 1: Vision for Subject Leaders \n\nModule 2: Self Evaluation and Lesson Observations\n\n\nModule 3: Leading Teams\n\n\nModule 4: Health and Safety\n\n\nModule 5: Leading Change\n\n\nModule 6: Effective Use of Data\n\n\nModule 7: Outstanding Teaching and Learning in Science\n\n\nModule 8: Effective Action Planning\n\n\n\nStarts 10th November\n\nMore information and online booking
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/secondary-science-subject-leads-learning-journey-essential-skills-for-new-and-aspiring-leadership-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
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SUMMARY:Technicians - Grants application training (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nGain inspiration\, ideas and practical tips to help you make a successful (science) grant application for your school. \nIn the current situation of budgets being reduced\, schools not getting as much financial help\, grants can really make a difference.  From running a one-off event such as an astronomy evening to wowing your own students with extracurricular experiments to entice them into the world of Science and other STEM subjects\, this session will provide help and advice to enable you to make a successful grant application. \nAs a Technician you really can make a difference to your school when applying for grants and looking at other ways to bring in a little bit more funding! \n  \n\n\n\nOutcomes\n\n\n\nYou will \n\nReceive advice and information on what you can apply for\nDevelop your understanding of information required for a successful application\, wording and plans that work\nExplore approaches\, do’s and don’ts with applications\nReceive copies of successful grant applications\, lists of funding sources\n\nMore information and online booking 
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/technicians-grants-application-training-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
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SUMMARY:Secondary Subject Enhancement - Strengthening Practical Work in Biology (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:We will explore strategies for teaching topics across the biology curriculum and develop an understanding of how practical work can be made more relevant and effective. \nModule 1: Photosynthesis \n\nModule 2: Enzymes\n\n\nModule 3: Microscopes\n\n\nModule 4: Osmosis\n\n\n\nStarts 5th November\n\nMore information and to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/secondary-subject-enhancement-strengthening-practical-work-in-biology-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T180000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20201015T161536Z
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UID:10000149-1604505600-1604512800@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Narrowing the gap - supporting disadvantaged students (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nSchool closures due to Covid have impacted more negatively on disadvantaged learners than non-disadvantaged peers.  This course brings together the findings from research on the barriers to the progress of disadvantaged learners and identifies the areas where we are likely to have impact in the classroom.  Strategies to support learners with aspects of literacy\, scientific reasoning and metacognition are explored with participants also sharing their own good practice. \n\n\n\nOutcomes\n\n\n\n  \n\nincrease familiarity with the research evidence linked with supporting disadvantaged learners\ndevelop strategies and resources to support disadvantaged learners in Science\nshare good practice and identify actions to best support disadvantaged learners in your own setting\n\nMore information and online booking
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/narrowing-the-gap-supporting-disadvantaged-students-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T170000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20201015T165256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T165256Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Club Workshop - Enhancing employability skills and careers knowledge (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nThe workshop will promote opportunities for club leaders to learn how to incorporate and enhance careers knowledge and build skills for students within club sessions. Club leaders will become confident in their understanding and use of STEM Ambassadors\, Science Capital\, Gatsby Careers Benchmarks\, Essential Skills and the Skills Builder Framework. The workshop is open to secondary schools\, Sixth Form and FE colleges across England with KS3\, KS4 and KS5 provision. Designed as a 2.5 hour session\, the workshop includes hands on practical activities\, opportunities to network and explores the following topics: \n\nunderstanding the value that thriving and successful clubs bring to a school\ncurrent club practice to promote careers\, employability and essential skills\nwhy essential employability skills are important and the role clubs can play\nreviewing the Science Capital approach and how it can be used to raise student awareness of skills and careers knowledge\nidentifying essential skills and the methodology of the Skills Builder Framework\nunderstanding the role and value of STEM Ambassadors and STEM Ambassador Hubs and how to engage with STEM Ambassadors\nreviewing the Gatsby Career Benchmarks and how STEM Clubs can assist in addressing the skills shortage\nembedding Careers and Essential Skills in club activities and projects to maximise value with short\, medium and long term goals\nhow clubs can reward and add value to students demonstrating excellence in skill sets\nwhat additional support is available\, websites\, organisations\, STEM Clubs resources\n\nOutcomes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nimprove understanding of the STEM Ambassador programme and how it can support a STEM Club to increase student understanding of potential careers and the place STEM plays in the wider world\nincrease understanding of employability skills and how a STEM Club can enhance key skills utilising the Skills Builder Framework\, helping to support the schools careers agenda and adherence to the Gatsby Careers Benchmark\ndevelop skill sets of students by identifying career led roles within projects and identifying opportunities to expand student experiences of potential careers and STEM influences such as STEM fairs\, guest speakers\, liaising with local companies etc\nincrease opportunities to engage parents in STEM Clubs\, boost their knowledge of the importance of STEM subjects\, their role in the workplace and the wider world.\n\nMore information and online booking 
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/stem-club-workshop-enhancing-employability-skills-and-careers-knowledge-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T163000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
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SUMMARY:Developing Learner’s Resilience and Independent Learning Skills in Post 16 Science (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nExplore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5)\, 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 metacognitive skills and motivation needed to progress to higher levels of study and employment \n\n\n\nOutcomes\n\n\n\nYou will be able to: \n\ndevelop strategies to secure effective transition of learners from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5)\ndevelop learner’s independent learning skills to meet the demands of post 16 study\nstrengthen the resilience of learners and support their progression\n\nBook now and you will be automatically registered for the scheduled sessions for the course. Remote CPD courses have live\, facilitator-led sessions and are not available for instant access. Please refer to the schedule of dates published for each course instance. \n\n\n\nSessions\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n\n1. UNDERSTANDING INDEPENDENT LEARNING \n\n04 NOVEMBER 2020\n15:30-16:30\n\n\n2. STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF LEARNERS\n11 NOVEMBER 2020\n15:30-16:30\n\n\n3. TEACHING STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LEARNING\n18 NOVEMBER 2020\n15:30-16:30
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/developing-learners-resilience-and-independent-learning-skills-in-post-16-science-virtual-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201020T170000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20200930T142819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T095743Z
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SUMMARY:Subject knowledge enhancement: KS4 Chemistry (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nDevelop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching chemistry for key stage 4 . Gain the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your GCSE chemistry classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding\, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching these concepts. \n\n\n\nOutcomes\n\n\n\nYou will be able to: \n\ndevelop an understanding of key concepts in KS4 Chemistry\nidentify common misconceptions students may have\ninvestigate teaching approaches to develop student knowledge and understanding\n\nBook now and you will be automatically registered for the scheduled sessions for the course. Remote CPD courses have live\, facilitator-led sessions and are not available for instant access. Please refer to the schedule of dates published for each course instance. \n\n\n\nSessions\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n1. ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND THE PERIODIC TABLE\n20 OCTOBER 2020\n16:00-17:00\n\n\n2. STRUCTURE AND BONDING\n22 OCTOBER 2020\n16:00-17:00\n\n\nPARTICIPANT LED TASK: ENERGY CHANGES\n27 OCTOBER 2020\n00:00-00:00\n\n\nPARTICIPANT LED TASK: CHEMICAL CHANGES\n03 NOVEMBER 2020\n00:00-00:00\n\n\nPARTICIPANT LED TASK: REACTING QUANTITIES\n05 NOVEMBER 2020\n00:00-00:00\n\n\n3. RATES OF REACTION AND Q AND A\n12 NOVEMBER 2020\n16:00-17:00\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFEE-PAYING SCHOOL OR COLLEGE (INDEPENDENT)\n£100.00\n\n\nSTATE-FUNDED SCHOOL OR COLLEGE\n£50.00\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ks4-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201014T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20200930T145044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T115539Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing employability skills and careers knowledge - STEM Club Workshop (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:STEM Clubs have incredible potential to combine a number of subjects within a single theme offering opportunities to conduct scientific investigations\, experiments and engage in practical hands on activities. This workshop explores how club leaders can bring added benefit to club sessions by enhancing essential employability skills\, raising awareness of careers and helping to support the school’s careers agenda. Helping to increase club leaders’ knowledge and equip them with valuable skills that can translate into the classroom. \n\nSummary\nThe workshop will promote opportunities for club leaders to learn how to incorporate and enhance careers knowledge and build skills for students within club sessions. Club leaders will become confident in their understanding and use of STEM Ambassadors\, Science Capital\, Gatsby Careers Benchmarks\, Essential Skills and the Skills Builder Framework. The workshop is open to secondary schools\, Sixth Form and FE colleges across England with KS3\, KS4 and KS5 provision. Designed as a 2.5 hour session\, the workshop includes hands on practical activities\, opportunities to network and explores the following topics: \n  \n\nunderstanding the value that thriving and successful clubs bring to a school\ncurrent club practice to promote careers\, employability and essential skills\nwhy essential employability skills are important and the role clubs can play\nreviewing the Science Capital approach and how it can be used to raise student awareness of skills and careers knowledge\nidentifying essential skills and the methodology of the Skills Builder Framework\nunderstanding the role and value of STEM Ambassadors and STEM Ambassador Hubs and how to engage with STEM Ambassadors\nreviewing the Gatsby Career Benchmarks and how STEM Clubs can assist in addressing the skills shortage\nembedding Careers and Essential Skills in club activities and projects to maximise value with short\, medium and long term goals\nhow clubs can reward and add value to students demonstrating excellence in skill sets\nwhat additional support is available\, websites\, organisations\, STEM Clubs resources\n\nOutcomes\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nimprove understanding of the STEM Ambassador programme and how it can support a STEM Club to increase student understanding of potential careers and the place STEM plays in the wider world\nincrease understanding of employability skills and how a STEM Club can enhance key skills utilising the Skills Builder Framework\, helping to support the schools careers agenda and adherence to the Gatsby Careers Benchmark\ndevelop skill sets of students by identifying career led roles within projects and identifying opportunities to expand student experiences of potential careers and STEM influences such as STEM fairs\, guest speakers\, liaising with local companies etc\nincrease opportunities to engage parents in STEM Clubs\, boost their knowledge of the importance of STEM subjects\, their role in the workplace and the wider world\n\nScheduled dates\n\n14 OCT2020\n\n\n\n04 NOV2020\n\n\n\n09 NOV2020\n\n\nCost – Free of Charge\nBook Online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/enhancing-employability-skills-and-careers-knowledge-stem-club-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Learning\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20191204T115421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T115421Z
UID:10000103-1588066200-1588089600@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Improving Secondary Science - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:This programme\, provided jointly by West Somerset Research School and the Science Learning Partnership at SPTS\, provides an in-depth exploration of the seven accessible recommendations made in the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science Guidance Report\, published in 2018. \nEach session helps practitioners understand and use the recommendations in effective ways to improve attainment in science and science teaching. \nWhy take part in this programme? \n\nTo make evidence –based decisions about improving secondary science pedagogy\nTo gain strategies and resources to support pupils\, particularly those who struggle with science\nReceive practical tools and processes for self-review\nUnderstand how to implement the approaches and give them the best chance for success\n\nWho might find this programme useful? \n\nHeads of Science Departments\nScience Curriculum Leaders\nSecondary Science Teachers\n\nWhere and When? \n\nCrispin School\, Street – Thursday 23rd January 2020\nChilton Trinity School\, Bridgwater – Friday 6th March 2020\nFiveways School\, Yeovil – Tuesday 28th April 2020\n\nCost \n\n£295 (for 3 sessions)\n£95 for a second delegate from the same school or trust\n\nAgenda – Day 3 \nTranslating Evidence to the classroom – Preconceptions\, Modelling and Practical \n\nUnderstanding why preconceptions and misconceptions are important\, how to identify them and what to do about them\nUsing practical activities purposefully in lessons\nUsing models to develop understanding and explicitly critiquing models to develop understanding.\n\nFor further details and registration click here \nBook online \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/improving-secondary-science-day-3/
LOCATION:Fiveways School\, Victoria Rd\, Yeovil\, BA21 5AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science,Specialist Leaders of Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20191011T121145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T121247Z
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SUMMARY:Core practical work in GCSE biology\, chemistry and physics - Day Two (Physics)
DESCRIPTION:A series of half-day sessions focusing on the delivery of core GCSE practicals. \n\nIncrease your confidence in the delivery of core GCSE practical work\nDevelop your ability to adapt practicals and supporting resources\nExtend your ability to teach the required practical skills\nSuitable for teachers and technicians\n\n10 March 2020 – Chemistry\n31 March 2020 – Physics\n05 May 2020 – Biology\nTimings: 14.00 – 16.00 \n£65 per session.  A 20% discount will apply to schools booking more than one place \nPhysics: \n\nInvestigate the relationship between force\, mass and acceleration by varying the masses added to trolleys\nInvestigate the properties of water by determining the specific heat capacity of water and obtaining a temperature-time graph for melting ice\nConstruct electrical circuits to investigate the relationship between potential difference\, current and resistance for a resistor and a filament lamp\n\n£65 per session. A 20% discount will apply to schools booking more than one place. \nBook now at www.stem.org.uk/rp298 \nCore GCSE practicals Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/core-practical-work-in-gcse-biology-chemistry-and-physics-day-two-physics/
LOCATION:Crispin School\, Church Road\, Street\, BA16 0AD
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200324T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200324T153000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20200117T100133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T113405Z
UID:10000012-1585042200-1585063800@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting the new Ofsted framework in secondary science - Postponed\, new date to follow
DESCRIPTION:The Ofsted framework introduced in September 2019 requires science leaders to have a clear curriculum vision for the subject\, and be able to implement it effectively. Using Ofsted’s 3Is (Intent\, Implementation and Impact) as a foundation\, this course will guide participants through both the new framework and their current science curriculum\, to ensure that the department\, and its teachers and students\, are better prepared. The course will help identify strengths and weaknesses in your current curriculum provision – from teaching and learning in lessons\, to broader thinking beyond exam specifications that links school science to the outside world. \nLed by Ed Walsh\, Science author\, editor\, curriculum developer and CPD provider.  A Regional Development Lead for the STEM Learning network of Science Learning Partnerships\, Ed is a regular provider of CPD for organisations including the National STEM Centre\, AQA and the ASE. \nCost – Maintained schools £85\, Independent schools £150. \nBook now at http://www.stem.org.uk/rp352 \nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/meeting-the-new-ofsted-framework-in-secondary-science/
LOCATION:Fiveways School\, Victoria Rd\, Yeovil\, BA21 5AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20191011T120756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T121323Z
UID:10000005-1583848800-1583856000@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Core practical work in GCSE biology\, chemistry and physics - Day One (Chemistry)
DESCRIPTION:A series of half-day sessions focusing on the delivery of core GCSE practicals. \n\nIncrease your confidence in the delivery of core GCSE practical work\nDevelop your ability to adapt practicals and supporting resources\nExtend your ability to teach the required practical skills\nSuitable for teachers and technicians\n\n10 March 2020 – Chemistry\n31 March 2020 – Physics\n05 May 2020 – Biology \n£65 per session.  A 20% discount will apply to schools booking more than one place. \nChemistry: \n\nInvestigate the electrolysis of copper sulfate solution with inert electrodes and copper electrodes\nCarry out an accurate acid-alkali titration\, using burette\, pipette and a suitable indicator\nIdentify the ions in unknown salts\, using the tests for the specified cations and anions\n\nBook now at www.stem.org.uk/rp298 \nCore GCSE practicals Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/core-practical-work-in-gcse-biology-chemistry-and-physics-day-one-chemistry/
LOCATION:Crispin School\, Church Road\, Street\, BA16 0AD
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200306T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200306T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195907
CREATED:20191204T114749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T114749Z
UID:10000102-1583487000-1583510400@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Improving Secondary Science - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:This programme\, provided jointly by West Somerset Research School and the Science Learning Partnership at SPTS\, provides an in-depth exploration of the seven accessible recommendations made in the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science Guidance Report\, published in 2018. \nEach session helps practitioners understand and use the recommendations in effective ways to improve attainment in science and science teaching. \nWhy take part in this programme? \n\nTo make evidence –based decisions about improving secondary science pedagogy\nTo gain strategies and resources to support pupils\, particularly those who struggle with science\nReceive practical tools and processes for self-review\nUnderstand how to implement the approaches and give them the best chance for success\n\nWho might find this programme useful? \n\nHeads of Science Departments\nScience Curriculum Leaders\nSecondary Science Teachers\n\nWhere and When? \n\nCrispin School\, Street – Thursday 23rd January 2020\nChilton Trinity School\, Bridgwater – Friday 6th March 2020\nFiveways School\, Yeovil – Tuesday 28th April 2020\n\nCost \n\n£295 (for 3 sessions)\n£95 for a second delegate from the same school or trust\n\nAgenda – Day 2 \nTranslating Evidence to the classroom – Language of Science\, Memory and Feedback \n\nUnderstand the importance the language of science and impact on pupils learning and progress\nGain tools to develop scientific vocabulary and links to wider literacy\nUnderstand the implications of cognitive load for science and how this can be reduced to support pupils\nReview why feedback is important and gain strategies to give feedback\n\nFor further details and registration click here \nBook online \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/improving-secondary-science-day-2/
LOCATION:Chilton Trinity School\, Chilton Street\, Bridgwater\, TA6 3JA
CATEGORIES:Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science,Specialist Leaders of Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T160000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20191204T105835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T105924Z
UID:10000100-1579771800-1579795200@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Improving Secondary Science - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This programme\, provided jointly by West Somerset Research School and the Science Learning Partnership at SPTS\, provides an in-depth exploration of the seven accessible recommendations made in the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science Guidance Report\, published in 2018. \nEach session helps practitioners understand and use the recommendations in effective ways to improve attainment in science and science teaching. \nWhy take part in this programme? \n\nTo make evidence –based decisions about improving secondary science pedagogy\nTo gain strategies and resources to support pupils\, particularly those who struggle with science\nReceive practical tools and processes for self-review\nUnderstand how to implement the approaches and give them the best chance for success\n\nWho might find this programme useful? \n\nHeads of Science Departments\nScience Curriculum Leaders\nSecondary Science Teachers\n\nWhere and When? \n\nCrispin School\, Street – Thursday 23rd January 2020\nChilton Trinity School\, Bridgwater – Friday 6th March 2020\nFiveways School\, Yeovil – Tuesday 28th April 2020\n\nCost \n\n£295 (for 3 sessions)\n£95 for a second delegate from the same school or trust\n\nAgenda – Day 1 \nTranslating Evidence to the classroom – Metacognition and Memory \n\nExploring the importance of metacognition and memory\nHow to developing self-regulation to help pupils direct their own learning\nGain tools to support pupils to retain and retrieve knowledge\n\nFor further details and registration click here \nBook online \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/improving-secondary-science-day-1/
LOCATION:Crispin School\, Church Road\, Street\, BA16 0AD
CATEGORIES:Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science,Specialist Leaders of Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T163000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20191025T085452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T085655Z
UID:10000009-1574690400-1574699400@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Somerset / Dorset SEND and Alternative Provision science network
DESCRIPTION:SEND and Alternative provision settings are invited to participate in a new network for teachers of science. \nThis initial meeting aims to identify common development needs within our wide range of provision and how these can be supported by sharing best practice with colleagues to: \n\nevaluate and compare current provision\nidentify barriers to learning and strategies to overcome these\nexplore resources\, activities and tools to provide an engaging experience for all learners.\n\nFree of charge\, but bookings should be made in advance at: www.stem.org.uk/rp198 \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/somerset-dorset-send-and-alternative-provision-science-network/
LOCATION:Fiveways School\, Victoria Rd\, Yeovil\, BA21 5AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary Science,Professional and Curriculum,Secondary Science,SEND
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T154559Z
UID:10000033-1553817600-1553903999@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Essential skills for new and aspiring science leadership
DESCRIPTION:If you are stepping into a new position as head of department then this course will give you all you need.  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. \nSee flyer for details \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/essential-skills-for-new-and-aspiring-science-leadership/2019-03-29/
LOCATION:The Kings of Wessex Academy\, Station Road\, Cheddar\, BS27 3AQ
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190326
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T114515Z
UID:10000036-1553472000-1553558399@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Somerset Science Leadership Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:This programme is supported by SASH and offered at a reduced cost of £100 per person for all three events. \nWhat does the evidence tell us about secondary science provision?  A review of the national evidence. \n29 January 2019\, Taunton\, venue tbc. \nEvidence informed improvement in secondary science: implementing recent guidance and the key messages from summer 2018. \n15 February 2019\, Huish Episcopi Academy. \nScience leadership – planning your curriculum. \n25 March 2019\, Dillington House. \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/somerset-science-leadership-development-programme/2019-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190319T173000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T155254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T155254Z
UID:10000038-1553004000-1553016600@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Delivering the latest science curriculum - core practical training: Biology & Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:See flyer for details \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/delivering-the-latest-science-curriculum-core-practical-training-biology-chemistry/
LOCATION:Crispin School\, Church Road\, Street\, BA16 0AD
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T114515Z
UID:10000035-1550188800-1550275199@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Somerset Science Leadership Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:This programme is supported by SASH and offered at a reduced cost of £100 per person for all three events. \nWhat does the evidence tell us about secondary science provision?  A review of the national evidence. \n29 January 2019\, Taunton\, venue tbc. \nEvidence informed improvement in secondary science: implementing recent guidance and the key messages from summer 2018. \n15 February 2019\, Huish Episcopi Academy. \nScience leadership – planning your curriculum. \n25 March 2019\, Dillington House. \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/somerset-science-leadership-development-programme/2019-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T154357Z
UID:10000031-1550188800-1550275199@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Evidence informed improvement in secondary science: implementing recent guidance and the key messages from summer 2018.
DESCRIPTION:Through a range of sessions for Heads of Science\, subject leaders and teachers\, this day will link recent guidance and examiners’ analysis of aspects that candidates found challenging.  You will explore ways of improving progress and outcomes in GCSE science\, and the implications for teaching & learning this year and beyond.  This will be linked with the use of effective curriculum planning and classroom teaching strategies. \nSee flyer for details \n\nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/evidence-informed-improvement-in-secondary-science-implementing-recent-guidance-and-the-key-messages-from-summer-2018/
LOCATION:Huish Episcopi Academy\, Wincanton Rd\, Langport\, TA10 9SS
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190212T173000
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T155222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T155222Z
UID:10000037-1549980000-1549992600@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Delivering the latest science curriculum - core practical training: Chemistry & Physics
DESCRIPTION:See flyer for details \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/delivering-the-latest-science-curriculum-core-practical-training-chemistry-physics/
LOCATION:Crispin School\, Church Road\, Street\, BA16 0AD
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190205
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T154559Z
UID:10000032-1549238400-1549324799@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Essential skills for new and aspiring science leadership
DESCRIPTION:If you are stepping into a new position as head of department then this course will give you all you need.  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. \nSee flyer for details \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/essential-skills-for-new-and-aspiring-science-leadership/2019-02-04/
LOCATION:The Kings of Wessex Academy\, Station Road\, Cheddar\, BS27 3AQ
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T114515Z
UID:10000034-1548720000-1548806399@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:Somerset Science Leadership Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:This programme is supported by SASH and offered at a reduced cost of £100 per person for all three events. \nWhat does the evidence tell us about secondary science provision?  A review of the national evidence. \n29 January 2019\, Taunton\, venue tbc. \nEvidence informed improvement in secondary science: implementing recent guidance and the key messages from summer 2018. \n15 February 2019\, Huish Episcopi Academy. \nScience leadership – planning your curriculum. \n25 March 2019\, Dillington House. \nClick here to book online
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/somerset-science-leadership-development-programme/2019-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTSTAMP:20261104T195908
CREATED:20190103T154129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T154148Z
UID:10000030-1548720000-1548806399@www.somersetpts.co.uk
SUMMARY:What does the evidence tell us about secondary science provision?  A review of the national evidence.
DESCRIPTION:See flyer for details \nTaunton\, venue tbc. \nClick here to book online.
URL:https://www.somersetpts.co.uk/event/what-does-the-evidence-tell-us-about-secondary-science-provision-a-review-of-the-national-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Secondary Science
END:VEVENT
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