New to leading primary science SL150
New to leading primary science? This one-day course equips you with key skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a real impact in your school
Summary
Are you stepping into the role of a primary science subject leader?
This one-day course will equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead science effectively across your school. Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, you will:
- Evaluate science in your school – Assess the current landscape of science education
- Strengthen teaching and learning – Enhance science teaching practices across all year groups
- Develop effective assessment strategies – Explore approaches to assessing science across your school
- Reflect and consolidate your leadership vision – Build a clear, actionable plan for your role.
Aligned with the NPQLT framework, this course provides a strong foundation for those new to science leadership. If you are new to the role, this course will equip you with practical strategies to make an impact and lead science in your school.
Who is it for?
New science subject leaders
What topics are covered?
- strategies to find out what science is like in my school
- role of the subject leader
- understanding and developing working scientifically
- leading change
- assessing primary science: knowledge and understanding
- assessing primary science: working scientifically
How will you learn?
Engage in high-quality, high-impact CPD delivered by expert educators. This training will not only transform your primary science leadership practice but also provide a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region in person.
How long is this course?
1 day
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- confidently lead science across your school by understanding your role and implementing effective leadership strategies
- enhance teaching and assessment practices to support colleagues and improve science learning outcomes
- develop a clear vision for science leadership to foster a strong science culture and drive whole-school improvement