Big Staff Meeting: High quality practical work in science
Exploring progression in the knowledge and skills that underpin quality practical in science work across the primary phase. What does this look like in practice?
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The Curriculum and Assessment Review emphasises the importance of developing the skills and knowledge that underpin high quality practical work. This includes building confidence in using scientific equipment, reinforcing key scientific concepts and fostering curiosity and engagement. It also states that the development of practical skills should be interconnected with securing the substantive knowledge within the curriculum. The new National Curriculum is expected to embrace these principles. This Big Staff Meeting will support primary practitioners to understand the progression in skills involved in practical work across the primary phase, make connections with the substantive knowledge and provide practical ideas for the classroom. Big Staff Meetings are perfect for acessing as a whole teaching team. Watch and participate together, to upskill your teachers with this online CPD, delivered by our expert advisers.
understand expectations of progression in practical work across the primary phase
consider how to support pupils to review and use scientific evidence from practical work
explore practical ideas for the classroom