Science Network 12th OCTOBER 2016

Today’s agenda Welcome and introductions The project so far: looking back over the last year Science at Ray Lodge Primary School Promoting scientific enquiry through effective CPD Enthuse Partnership award funding Outcomes for this year Barking and Dagenham Science Conference Dates and venues for this year

The project so far: looking back over the last year Review of 2015/16 powerpoint

Science at Ray Lodge Primary School What did you see that you liked? What evidence was there that improvements had been made? What questions do you have? What suggestions do you have for future development?

Promoting scientific enquiry through effective CPD

Just say this is not mentioned in this draft but might be worth a look.

Models to demonstrate adaptation There will be enough for 5 groups. How could you adapt these activities to illustrate different parts of the enquiry process?

Link your CPD to a particular part of the enquiry process … Observe and explore the world around them. Explain the findings Ask questions based on the exploration/observation Answer the question (if possible) and look for patterns Consider how you could find out the answer to your question. Collect evidence to answer the question and consider how good it is

The scientific enquiry process

Group activity What CPD has been most effective in promoting scientific enquiry in your school? Why? What additional CPD do you plan for this year? What school structures can support you in delivering this?

What are some of the key features of effective science CPD? Balance of practical activities and input Not providing input straight away - allowing time for discussion and reflection Linking CPD to planning Use evidence to decide where staff are currently (eg questionnaires/monitoring) and plan CPD on that basis Evaluation and reflection by participants Sustainability – surgeries; other forms of support Monitor impact Some useful documents…

Leading successful change Thomas R Guskey article Professional development Change in classroom practices Change in student learning outcomes Change in teachers’ beliefs and attitudes Implications Change is a gradual and difficult process Ensure teachers receive regular feedback on student learning progress Provide continued follow-up, support and pressure

Enthuse Partnership Award funding

Outcomes for this year What do you want to achieve in science for your school this year?

What outcomes do we want for the whole network? Spreading best practice and providing support to each other Provision of tailored CPD Boosting outcomes for vulnerable groups Building up a stock of resources for progression Linking data/measuring to recording/conclusions

Actions Please email me any outstanding evaluations from last year Enthuse Partnership reporting CPD delivery data by 20 November CPD impact data by 20 November Baseline data for pupils this term Barking and Dagenham Science Conference – 11 November Other actions

Dates and venues for this year Structure of meetings CPD requirements Agreeing dates and venues for meetings (all 1.30 – 4.30pm) Wednesday 30th November 2016 Wednesday 25th January 2017 Wednesday 22nd March 2017 Wednesday 17th May 2017 Wednesday 21st June 2017