Science Leader

Ofsted Report on Primary Science June 2008

This Power Point Presentation is based on the most current information from Ofsted published on 17th June 2008.

• What is happening with Primary Science? June 2008

Subject Evaluation - Science

• Guidance for Science Subject Leaders when monitoring Science
  in the primary school
• What to Look for in a Lesson Observation

Science Action Plan:

• Blank document for use in school
• Example document

What to keep in a Science Leader's folder

• Information to ensure a Science Leader's folder is a useful and manageable document

Recording - Making it Work

• Recording in Science and how to make it work in the classroom

The Science Co-ordinator's Pack

• The Invicta Model Science Policy
• Health and Safety Code of Practice
• Support for Primary Science
• Science policy

Videos in Science Lessons

• Using Video
• Key Stage 1 Science Videos on Teachers' TV
• Key Stage 2 Science Videos on Teachers' TV

Speaking, Listening and Learning

The new Speaking, Listening and Learning documents from the National Strategy are based upon four aspects:

• Speaking : being able to speak clearly and to develop and sustain ideas in talk
• Listening : developing active listening strategies and critical skills of analysis
• Group discussion and interaction : taking different roles in groups, making a range of contributions and working collaboratively
• Drama : improvising and working in role, scripting and performing, and responding to performances.

There are obviously many opportunities within our teaching of science to develop each of these aspects. click here for strategies and ideas to encourage teachers to adapt or to use as inspiration for similar approaches.

Questioning by Teachers

• Questions for Teachers

Other Useful Documents

• Science Funding Sources
• Staff Audit for Primary Science  
• Websites for Key Stage 2 Children's Research
• Using Props in Science Lessons
• Linking Science in the Classroom to Science in the News