Olympic Secondary Science Resources New
A range of websites and resources for use in the Science classroom. More... |
GCSE Science New
GCSE Changes and Updates Science. More... |
Applications NOW OPEN for
The London International Youth Science Forum 2012! New
16th – 30th August 2012
The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a unique event for leading science students from around the world aged 17 to 21 years old and they are now looking for the next students to join them!
Since 1959 LIYSF has welcomed young scientists the world over to come together to learn, exchange views, opinions and share knowledge at this exciting and dynamic residential event. Students also get the chance to visit some of the world's leading university departments and industrial sites. Over the two weeks, LIYSF truly becomes an international community and this event is the only one of it's kind.
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Primary Science Quality Mark 04/10/11
Four Herts schools achieved Silver awards earlier this year for the progress they had made in developing the science curriculum and science professional development within their schools. More... |
Health & Safety: Becoming an Academy
There are a number of issues that school science departments need to address when becoming an academy, these are around the employers’ statutory responsibilities for health and safety. More... |
Ofsted: Successful Science - January 2011
This report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of science in primary and secondary schools and colleges inspected between June 2007 and March 2010. There has been an improving trend in the provision of science education over the period of the report, especially in secondary schools, but there are areas that need further improvement, especially in primary schools.
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 Free Workshops for Schools & Colleges at Beaufort Court (KS2/KS3/KS4, HE)
Have you ever touched a wind turbine?
Do you know how solar panels work?
What is biomass?
Do you want to inspire your students?
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Achievement & Attainment Tables - January 2011
Following the Coalition's publication of the White Paper there will be changes to the Achievement and Attainment tables published for school exam results at KS4.
As in previous years 5A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths; and the 2 'good' sciences (including BTEC, OCR Nationals and 'Core plus Additional Applied') measure will be published.
This year there will also be the new EBacc measurement (which includes: English, maths, sciences, MFL and Humanities).
The sciences that will count in this measure are:
- Triple science
- Core plus additional
- Double Award science
BTEC, OCR Nationals and 'Core plus Additional Applied' will NOT count.
With the introduction of new GCSEs from September 2011 and with Y9 Options imminent, departments should consider their curriculum pathways carefully for KS4. |
Heads of Science Conference Overview
The Conference was held on 29 November 2010 at Science Learning Centre, East of England. Take a look at the Conference Presentation Overview and Summary from the White Paper and the Connectives placemat for writing in science. More... |
Primary: Science APP
Materials to support the introduction of primary science APP in schools. More... |
FREE kit - Debate on Science Issues
Teachers can order a FREE debate kit at. This is a project to get as many teachers as possible using discussions in their classrooms.
These kits have been thoroughly tested and are great How Science Works (HSW) resources for developing debate and discussions skills in science classes. The project is funded by the lovely Wellcome Trust who want to promote discussion of biomedical issues.
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Assessment in Primary Science
Includes information on Assessment & Reporting Arrangements, Assessing Pupil Progress and Training Networks.
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Health & Safety Notice – February 2010
Includes FAQs:
- Do I need a departmental Health and Safety policy?
- How should access to Laboratories be controlled?
- What risk assessments do I need to complete?
- What format should these risk assessments take?
- More...
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BTECs September 2010
BTEC guidance and information for the new specifications for teaching from September 2010. More...
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Hudnall Park Biology and Ecology AS and A2 Level Courses
Details of residential and short stay courses to support Biology and Ecology AS and A level are available to download from:
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University of Cambridge - 'Secrets of the Web'
19th December 2009:
Babbage Lecture Theatre, Downing Street, Cambridge
This feast of exciting computer science experiments will form the first part of three new annual Holiday Lectures sponsored by Marshall of Cambridge that will engage and inspire children and adults alike. The Marshall’s Holiday Lectures aim to capture the imagination of students during their school vacations. Each of these lectures is designed to complement students’ school classes, whilst providing them with the opportunity to encounter areas of study they may not have come across before. More...
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APP Ideas from Herts Science Teachers
This document was created by Herts Science teachers at various meetings this calendar year and contains possible ideas for APP activities at various levels. We do not vouch for the suitability of the activities or the associated levels but there are some interesting ideas included. More... |
The Great Plant Hunt
Are you using your free primary science resources?
Enjoy fun and free educational activities in the classroom, online and outdoors. There are plenty of things to see and do now or you can plan the project into your spring and summer term activities. More... |
Primary Science Quality Mark 22/9/09
Four Herts schools were awarded this mark earlier this year for the progress they had made in developing the science curriculum and science professional development within their schools.
Three schools achieved the Bronze level award. More... |
Assessment: Periodic (APP)
APP is a structured approach to pupil assessment in Key Stage 3 to support teachers. More... |
New & Aspiring Secondary Science Subject Leaders Course
This course is designed to support teachers in developing the skills that will equip them to take on the role of subject leader for science.
6 October 2009
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Schools’ Chemical & Waste Disposal Annual Exercise - The Annual Process
In the Autumn Term a letter will be sent to the Head of Science at all appropriate schools to remind them that this annual service is available.
In the past we have also sent out the disposal form with the letter, which is now available to download online. More... |
Science Action:
A journal of classroom research by science teachers in Hertfordshire
During the academic year 2006-07 the secondary science support team in Hertfordshire decided to adopt a different approach to the ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) of science teachers in the county. Teachers carried out action research in their own school supported by county staff. More... |
