Science Influencers

• PSTT fellow
• Ogden Trust Stoke North Partnership lead
• Headteacher at Moorpark Junior School, Stoke-on-Trent. CEO of The New Guild Trust, Stoke-on-Trent.
• Karen says: Primary Science : Every child’s right to the richest learning gateway of awe and wonder of this world and beyond. True mental wealth J

Karen’s Top Tip for teachers: https://pstt.org.uk/

• SLP accredited facilitator
• Local TAPS Champion
• KS2, Science lead at Hillside Primary School, Stoke on Trent
• Dawn says: ‘Science is important because it helps us all to answer questions about the world around us.’

Dawn’s Top Tip for teachers: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk

• Local TAPS Champion
• SLP Facilitator
• PSQM hub-leader
• KS2, Science lead at The Willows Primary School, Stoke on Trent
• Becky says: ‘science gives permission to be wrong and so make discoveries.’

Becky’s Top Tip for teachers: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk

Moorpark Junior School.

• KS2 Science Subject Leader
• Science Influencer

Lucy says “Science teaches us that it is okay to make mistakes. It’s learning from those mistakes that makes a good scientist.”

Top Tip: https://primaryfutures.org/ this is a fantastic website to search for STEM volunteers.

Local TAPS Champion

• KS2, Science Lead at Packmoor Primary School, Stoke-on -Trent
• Gill says: I have been teaching science a long time and it still excites me.

Gill’s top Tip for teachers: The Ogden Trust physics resources are great-go on line and investigate

https://www.ogdentrust.com/resources-cpd/resources

• SLP Facilitator
• Ogden Trust Fellow
• KS2, Science lead at St Gregory’s Catholic Academy, Longton, Stoke on Trent
• Jane says: ‘Science understanding is key to successful STEM’

Jane’s Tip for teachers: ASE PLAN resources and register to STEM online for regular updates

• SLP Facilitator
• PSQM hub-leader
• KS1 and Science Lead at Rushton CE Primary, Staffordshire Moorlands
• Andie says: ‘the natural world enables time to stop, look, listen and think. Learning outdoors and about the outdoors is essential for our children.’

Andie’s Top Tip for teachers: Vitamin N, Richard Louv and 30 days Wild at The Wildlife Trust

Newford Academy

• KS2 Teacher and Science Lead
• Member of the Ogden Trust and TAPS Scheme

Ben says: “‘quality Science teaching is key to helping children develop their own thoughts and curiosities for the world in which they live”.

Top Tip: Always keep Science hands on where possible and make use of https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/!

Moorpark Junior School.

• Science Across the City Project Administrator
• Science Influencer

Top Tip: Use the resources that are available to you – For example: The Calm Approach and The Fell

Jackfield Infant School

• EYFS & KS1, Science lead at Jackfield Infant school, Stoke-on-Trent.
• Science Influencer

Nicola says “Says – Science is all around us and with a WOW moment we can allow children to explore for themselves and create their own investigations”

Top Tip: It’s not Fair – Or is it? by Jane Turner, Brenda Keogh, Stuart Naylor and Liz Lawrence.

• Local TAPS Champion
• SLP Facilitator
• UoM Teacher Champion
• KS2 & 3, Science lead at St Edwards CE Academy, Leek
• Melissa says: ‘I love teaching and loving about the universe and its inhabitants.’

Melissa’s Top Tip for teachers: Smart Pickings, Lynne Bianchi

• Network leader – Core 4
• Local TAPS champion
• KS1, Science leader at Saint Nathaniels Primary School, Stoke on Trent
• Louise says: ‘ Teacher talk to catch up, update and share is invaluable and needs to be regular’

Louise’s Top Tip for teachers: https://www.reachoutcpd.com

• Local Big Book Champion
• SLP Facilitator
• Local Network champion (South)
• KS1, Science lead at Newford Academy, Stoke on Trent
• Tracy says: ‘science is inclusive and never dull! The potential of new discoveries provide us with a sense of hope.’

Tracy’s Top Tip for teachers: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk

Watermill School

• Science Subject Leader
• Science Influencer

Joy’s Top Tip:

“At the end of the school day I always ask myself the same question. Have I switched on the light bulb for my children today? If the answer is yes then I know they will have the confidence to switch on the light and connect with others.”

Keele University

• Science coach for Physics and transition
• Science Influencer

Top Tip: “For all things physics try the Ogden Trust”

Moorpark Junior School.

• Chief Financial Officer – The New Guild Trust
• Business &Finance Manager – Science Across the City

Emma says “Relax, lie back and enjoy the wonders of our universe https://www.keele.ac.uk/observatory/ #stargazing on our doorstep”

Etruscan Primary School

• Science Subject Leader
• Science Influencer

Jen says: “Science enables children to become curious thinkers and engage in the world around them”.

Top Tip: TAPs encourages child-led learning and light bulb moments!

• SLP accredited facilitator
• National PSQM Regional Hub Leader
• Professional Development Champion UoM
• Tina says: All children deserve a good science learning experience to inspire and underpin life chances and broader choices.’

Tina’s TopTip for teachers: Concept Cartoons, Millgate House

• Local TDTS Champion
• KS2, Science lead at Stoke Minster Primary School, Stoke on Trent
• Amanda says: ‘Science develops life skills and attitudes for the future. A shift in how we look at things can lead to new inventions and advancements’

Amanda’s Top Tip for teachers: The Art of Creative Thinking, John Adair

• Local TDTS Champion
• KS2, Science leader at Ash Green Primary School, Stoke on Trent
• Rachel says: ‘There are no wrong answers, science builds upon what you know and deepens understanding.’

Rachel’s Top Tip for teachers: Bright Ideas Time, PSTT

• Local TAPS Champion
• KS2, & Science lead at Milton Primary Academy, Stoke on Trent
• Ash says: ‘science stimulates talk and meaningful group discussions.’

Ash’s Top Tip for teachers: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk

• Science Capital Research Participant
• SLP Facilitator
• Ogden Trust Fellow
• KS1,Science lead at St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy, Stoke on Trent
• Emily says: ‘Science is for all and it is important to help families engage in valuing science’

Emily’s Top Tip for teachers: It’s not fair or is it? Millgate House

Burnwood Primary School

• Subject leader KS2
• Top tip- All things through the Ogden trust.
• Adam says “Science is constantly evolving, and it’s being part of that journey which can really excite children.

A recent science Ofsted Deep Dive leaves Adam keen to share and support other schools.

https://www.ogdentrust.com/resources-cpd/resources

• SLE
• KS2, Science lead at Belgrave St Bartholomew’s Academy, Stoke on Trent
• Luci says: ‘science provides the bridge between English and Maths because of its real world application of both.’

Luci’s Tip for teachers: Sticky labels! Always use to allocate roles for effective group work

• NQT coach and Mentor
• Science Influencer

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The Meadows Primary Academy

• KS2 Teacher and Science Lead

Imtiaz says: “The value of in-depth Science learning extends far beyond the classroom; Science promotes independent thinkers, raises aspirations and encourages all children to imagine new possibilities.”

Top Tip: Crest Awards are a fantastic way to engage children in the real-world applications of Science, whilst providing teachers with exciting and varied ways to promote children working scientifically.