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…