CASE STUDY: Empowering Science Leadership at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School THE CHALLENGE As a newly appointed Science Leader stepped into role at St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, the leadership team sought structured support to establish a clear baseline of science provision. Their goal? To empower the Science Leader with tools and insights needed for impactful curriculum development and confident subject leadership. OUR APPROACH Our Science Focus Review was designed to be comprehensive, supportive, and practical. We worked closely with the school's leadership team to: » Conduct learning walks across all phases to observe science in action.
RESULT
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The Science Leader gained confidence and autonomy, now regularly carrying out pupil interviews, book scrutiny, and moderation activities independently. Collaboration with other schools has begun, with moderation of science books already underway. The school has expressed interest in expanding the Pupil Book Study model to other subjects.
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Engage pupils through the Pupil Book Study approach, gathering insights into their retention of learning and understanding of key scientific vocabulary. Identify strengths and opportunities for development. Provide clear signposting for action planning, tailored to the school's context.
CONCLUSION
“ This was a valuable exercise for a new leader to assist them in having an overview of the subject they inherited. ” – Jayne Logue, Headteacher Our modelled approach provided a clear roadmap for monitoring, development, and continuous improvement in science teaching. The school is now equipped with the tools and mindset to sustain and deepen this momentum.
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