Celebrating the work of the NSLN 2015-2016 6 July 2016, Becca Knowles Head of Network National STEM Learning Centre and Network

What did we achieve? Support provided to 11,500 teachers and support staff (up from 9126 in 2014-2015 and 10,407 in 2013-2014) Support provided to over 2,600 primary schools and 2100 secondary schools. Over 90% of teachers, technicians and subject leaders accessing STEM CPD from the regional Network reporting that the CPD had fulfilled their aims (97%), improved their confidence, knowledge and skills (98%), and had enhanced their practice (98%).

“We have been working to address the issues of EAL and SEN children and realised as a school that we were making assumptions about the barriers they pose to learning and how misconceptions can be created by a lack of language. We have held enrichment days and the enthusiasm for science from teachers and children has greatly improved. This has gone a long way in raising the profile of science within the school and has also raised the profile of the subject within the wider community, such as parents. The impact of this CPD on me and my school has been huge.” Raising attainment in primary science.

What about SLPs? The positive impact of involvement in network on leading SLPs - reported in terms of leadership development, staff recruitment and retention, and an impact on staff confidence, skills and teaching (95%), on career development and progression (91%). Building capacity in a school led model Implementation of online Impact toolkit Helped launch a new website Development and implementation of the SLP Evaluation Framework

SLP Leads felt that schools benefit from their work as an SLP SLP Leads felt that schools benefit from their work as an SLP. All SLP leads were confident that the schools and colleges leading SLPs have benefitted significantly as a result of their involvement in the network. Examples of impact are often referenced in terms of leadership roles in local STEM education, and of recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre staff. ISOS Evaluation 2016

As a result of my learning I can now deliver high quality CPD to other staff which has had a positive impact and improved the standard of science teaching. This will ultimately lead to a higher quality of learning taking place and will improve pupils' achievement and attainment. Leading professional development in science education participant

Primary Innovation Awards – a great success broadened the engagement with primary schools 14 primary innovation awards establishing 14 networks supporting 155 primary teachers The main focus was support with practical work in primary schools and assessment and moderation procedures for the new curriculum requirements

Impact remains high. Impact comparison 2013 - 2016 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 Medium to high Impact on self 92% 95% 96% Medium to high Impact on pupil outcomes 76% 80%

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A world leading STEM Education for all young people. Thank you for your generosity, commitment and enthusiasm in supporting teachers and schools to provide: A world leading STEM Education for all young people.