Science at Sherston

School 2014-15

March 2014 Dr Tom Robson led a whole staff Science TD day where we raised awareness amongst staff of the recent changes to the curriculum for Science

From Sept 2014 Teachers are now using a 2 year rolling programme in Science

The newly acquired tredu teaching

resources are currently being used by all teachers

The impact of the new (2014) Science Curriculum

The Science policy has been recently updated and is awaiting agreement with staff and final ratification from Governors.

Science Policy

We are currently monitoring the teaching of Science at Sherston School by:-

Regularly checking teacher’s plans Book Scrutiny Pupils Voice Auditing resources Science TD day for all staff Observing lessons Updating the Science policy Collecting evidence through displays and photographs

and learning walks Supporting staff where appropriate

Action Plan

AchievementsThe two year rolling programme is well under way and Science is now being taught in a much more systematic way.

Some more examples of Science in our School

Book Scrutiny Evidence

Science week 2013

Ratify the new Science Policy Arrange more non contact time so Subject

Leaders can continue to monitor the quality of Science teaching throughout the school

Check all staff are confident with teaching the new curriculum and using the new tredu resources

Feedback from staff on changes Annual review of curriculum resources Update school aspects and website Possibly arrange another Science Week!

Next steps