1. Supporting Primary Science – 2014 curriculum Outcomes To provide a case study as to how GSA are supporting primary school science To discuss implications and further support for primary schools as a result of the 2014 curriculum

2. Developing teaching in a primary school (Science) Confidence for non-specialists Changes to the curriculum Specialist technology Building relationships for transition Robustness of KS2 data Developing skilled and enthused Scientists(both teachers and pupils!)

3. Bigger focus on the curriculum and planning Building capability within coordinator/innovator etc Use of support staff Changes to practical boxes to reflect needs ……and then Transition? Developing teaching in a primary school (Science)…. The Future

4. Supporting Primary Science – 2014 curriculum Outcomes To provide a case study as to how GSA are supporting primary school science To discuss implications and further support for primary schools as a result of the 2014 curriculum

5. 2014 Curriculum Summary of changes A focus on identifying and naming plants and animals at KS1 and KS2 Sound, Light and Forces have been removed from KS1 and moved to KS2 Seasonal changes is new at KS1 Fossil Formation is new at KS2 Human digestive system is new at KS2 Levers, pulleys and gears is new at KS2 Nutrient and water are transport within animals, including humans is new at KS2. A greater focus on classification of plants and animals Evolution and inheritance is new at KS2 Micro-organisms has been removed from KS2, except in terms of classification

6. Ideas What is the robustness of the data from feeder primary schools? What strategies are / can be used to ensure the robustness? How are / can primary feeder schools be supported with new areas?

7. Strategies to support KS2 to 3 transition Already doIdeas