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Training & CPD

The Standards & School Effectiveness Division provides a wide variety of support to schools. This can be in the form of consultancy, CPD courses or other forms of training. This page outlines some of the ways in which support can be provided within the subject of Science at each of the different key stages. Advisers and consultants are always developing new courses and additional forms of support, so please feel free to make contact to discuss any precise training or CPD requirements that you have.

Foundation Stage

Potential support includes:

  • Training to raise standards of achievement with all pupils including SEN, Gifted and Talented, boys and Minority Ethnic pupils
  • Conferences are run regularly throughout the year covering various Teaching and Learning subjects. Take a look at the conferences running in the next few months...

Key Stage 1 & 2

Training for New and Aspiring Primary Science Subject Leaders new

Two day course: 15 June & 22 September 2010

 

Primary Science APP Training new

With the removal of KS2 Science SATS last year, Science APP comes at a crucial time when schools are looking for a reliable and informative way of assessing pupils. It builds on assessment for learning practices and current methods for assessing pupils process skills in science.

Dates and Venues:

  • Letchworth Grange Junior Mixed School - Monday 14 June 2010
  • Stevenage St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School - Monday 21 June 2010
  • Borehamwood Parkside Community school - Wednesday 23 June 2010
  • Bishop Stortford All Saints CE Primary school -Thursday 24 June 2010
  • Hatfield Howe Dell Primary school - Monday 28 June 2010
  • Rickmansworth St Mary’s Primary School - Tuesday 29 June 2010
  • Watford Greenfield Primary School - Monday 5 July 2010
  • Hemel Hempstead Hammond JMI & Nursery School - Tuesday 6 July 2010
  • St Albans Wheatfield's Primary School - Thursday 15 July 2010

 

Other Potential Support Includes:
  • Hertfordshire Science Events
  • Training for NQTs, Teaching Assistants and other adult helpers
  • Training to raise standards of achievement with all pupils including SEN, Gifted and Talented, boys and Minority Ethnic pupils
  • Training with planning and delivering the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum
  • Training in the use of Assessment
  • Conferences are run regularly throughout the year covering various Teaching and Learning subjects. Take a look at the conferences running in the next few months...

KS3 & 14-19

Subject Leader Development Meetings:
Overseas Trained Teachers and GTP Teachers Meetings

Potential support includes:

  • Hertfordshire Science Events