Reaching for grade 9 in science SL270 / YB01
Summary
This course focuses on strategies to enable students with high prior attainment to aim for grade 9 by allowing them to develop a much deeper understanding of the science content and context.
You'll learn how you can help students create complex schema, provide high quality practical work and structure lessons so they can tackle terminal examinations with confidence. You'll also explore effective study and revision techniques that support attainment throughout secondary school study.
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 5 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
You may also be interested in: Teaching to succeed at GCSE biology, Teaching to succeed at GCSE chemistry or Teaching to succeed at GCSE physics
Who is it for?
ECTs, experienced teachers or heads of subject
What topics are covered?
- building on required practical work across all three sciences
- developing extended answers
- storyboarding of ideas
- graphic organisers
- planning progression and making it easier for future year groups
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.
How long is this course?
3 days
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- use techniques to support learners in their scientific understanding required for GCSE science
- develop strategies to embed in schemes of learning to support the progress of students in substantive and disciplinary knowledge
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Reaching for grade 9 in science | 03 December 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 2 Reaching for grade 9 in science | 04 December 2025 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 3 Reaching for grade 9 in science | 05 December 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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