Cherry Tree Hill Primary School has been awarded a national science mark in recognition of the quality of its teaching.
The Primary School Quality Mark (PSQM) is a sign of the commitment the school has made to excellence in science leadership, teaching and learning.
Through the quality mark programme, the school received training and development to ensure teachers have the knowledge, capability and support they need to transform science education.
Teachers Bernadette Brooks and Craig Taylor took part in the development programme on behalf of the school.
Bernadette explained: “We started with a full review of where science was in our school and after that we had to set out what we wanted to focus on in our next steps for science.”
The school selected several different areas to focus on. “We chose outdoor learning and how we can get science outside, as well as careers, and how our science lessons link to future careers,” added Craig.
The school then had to work towards these goals, evidencing their work and achievements every step of the way to feedback for their PSQM assessment, which is led by the University of Herfordshire.
Helen Sizer, PSQM Co-Director, said: “By enabling effective science leadership, PSQM is powering the potential of all children to see the relevance and importance of science in their lives, now and in the future.
“Schools that have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark have demonstrated a significant commitment to science leadership, teaching and learning and the profile and quality of science in each accredited school is very high.”
Paul Appleton, head teacher at Cherry Tree Hill Primary School, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, said: “I’m so proud of how the team have worked to really set our science teaching apart and it is wonderful that had been recognised with this award.”
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