1. Science Network
12th OCTOBER 2016

2. 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

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

4. 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?

5. Promoting scientific enquiry through effective CPD

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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. The scientific enquiry process

11. 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?

12. 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…

13. 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

14. Enthuse Partnership Award funding

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

18. 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

20. 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

21. 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