Since HEPs inception in 2018 Alexandra Park School has provided the science CPD package in HEPs school subscription.
This package includes;
Primary
Face to face support;
- Six x half-termly 1-4pm primary science subject leaders networks led by Naomi Hiscock
- Fully funded place at a local or London wide primary science conference full a day
Online support via a closed community group where participants can communicate between session and request specific support from either the facilitator or us as the host.
Secondary and post 16
Face to face support;
Three x termly 1-4pm networks for each of;
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Postholders
Online support;
- For each school, 1 x Fully funded place on a remote subject knowledge enhancement course for each of biology, chemistry & physics.
For face to face & online sessions schools are welcome to send different people to different meetings as it suits them. Secondary networks are open to teachers & technicians.
CPD Evaluation
Evaluations shows all networks consistently rated good or very good by over 95% of participants.
A snapshot of quotes from participants;
Quotes from Primary Science CPD
Great opportunity to share experiences with other teachers and subject leaders
Primary teacher
Very helpful discussion on effective teaching and the exemplar lesson plan and useful to see key strategies to employ in lessons and how to apply in own topics
Primary teacher
Great content on assessment and discussions with other teachers sharing practice
Primary teacher
Useful update on bursaries. Developing understanding of monitoring and links to Ofsted very helpful
Primary teacher
Naomi’s excellent knowledge generally/digestive system retrieval cards/Ofsted links/requirements as I have a mock Ofsted in 2 weeks
Primary teacher
Good ideas for assessment and CPD. Also it was good to be reminded about why we need to keep monitoring books and assessment materials
Primary teacher
Hugely useful to discuss face to face common challenges, exam requirements and students prep for exams
Secondary teacher
Very useful throughout. Gave opportunity to practice important practical’s with great modelling ideas
Secondary teacher
Really well organised and presented course. Very useful for teaching practice
Secondary teacher
Very interesting and enjoyable to talk about physics and become more aware of resources
Secondary teacher
Excellently delivered and organised – Brilliant session as ever, thank you
Secondary teacher
Very friendly, organised and informative environment to share ideas and practice
Secondary teacher
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