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Improving Engagement with Good Practical Science: Symposium for Schools

21 March 2019 12:45-16:30, Northampton, United Kingdom


Introduction
Objective: To support schools in utilising the Gatsby “Good Practical Science” report for improving engagement and therefore attainment in Science.

Outcomes for Schools:
  1. Understanding of Gatsby’s international research project; Good Practical Science. Introduction to the 10 benchmarks that define good practical science and how they can help schools when planning their own approach to delivering practical science.
  2. Supported self-assessment against the Good Practical Science benchmarks. 
  3. Initiation of individual school action plan for practical science provision based on implementable outcomes from the Good Practical Science report. 
  4. Awareness of support for implementation of the Good Practical Science benchmarks.  
Key Speakers/Panel Members:
  • Professor Sir John Holman: Author: “Good Practical Science” (Gatsby Report), Senior Advisor in Education at the Welcome Trust and Gatsby Foundation, past-President of the ŷAV.
  • Martin Reece: STEM Learning Regional Development Lead, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Lincolnshire
  • Rob Butler: Association for Science Education (ASE) Field Support Officer, Midlands Region
  • CLEAPSS; Representative tbc
  • Ian Powell: Head of Science, John Ferneley College. 
Thanks to generous support from STEM Learning, the ŷAV and our hosts, The Duston School, there is no charge for attendance. Please do note however that lunch will not be provided.

Attendance is open to all representatives of schools and MATs and will be of particular interest to heads of subject/department/faculty (or their representatives) and technicians. Unfortunately we are unable to accomodate non-school delegates unless by prior agreement.

Note: This event was originally to be held at Leicester Racecourse. Delegates who registered for Leicester will be contacted separately to arrange full refund.
Venue
The Duston School

The Duston School, Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA, United Kingdom

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Organised in partnership with STEM Learning and with grateful thanks to the Duston School
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Heidi Dobbs
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