
Deneholm Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
Schools Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
Primary Science Quality Marks have been awarded to 200 infant, junior, primary, middle and special schools to celebrate a commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning. So far, since its national launch in 2010, over 3500 schools across the UK have achieved a prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark.
The Primary School Quality Mark programme ensures effective leadership of science, enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning. Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate commitment and expertise in science teaching and leadership.
The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire, School of Education in collaboration with the Primary Science Teaching Trust.
Jane Turner, PSQM National Director said: “Gaining a Primary Science Quality Mark is a significant achievement for a school. The profile and quality of science teaching and learning in each awarded school is very high. Children are engaging with great science both in and outside the classroom, developing positive attitudes towards science as well as secure scientific understanding and skills. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, head teachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”
For more information, please contact:
Jane Turner PSQM Director:
j.turner@herts.ac.uk
01707 28 1036
07792 395015
Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) is the only national award scheme to develop and celebrate the quality of science teaching and learning in primary schools. Schools achieve a PSQM through a year-long process of initial audit, followed by action and reflection. For more information please visit: www.psqm.org.uk
Science Principles
At Deneholm Primary School we use Cornerstones and link our science to each of our topics. Click on the button below to see how we link our topics.
Cornerstones Science Coverage
Below are some photos of each class during some Science lessons
2020/2021 Photos
Reception
Autumn 2
Year 1
Autumn 2
Year 2
Autumn 2
Year 3
Autumn 1
Year 4
Autumn 1
Year 5
Autumn 1
Year 6
Autumn 1
2019/2020 Photos
Reception
Reception A1
A2
Year 1
Year 1 A1
A2
Year 2
Year 2 A1
Year 3
Year 3 A1
A2
Year 4
Year 4 A1
A2
Year 5
Year 5 A1
A2
Year 6
Year 6 A1
A2
Useful Documents
A-Z OF PRIMARY SCIENCE
BUILDING SCIENCE CAPITAL
TOP 10 TIPS FOR INCLUSIVE TEACHING
IMPROVING SCIENCE PARTICIPATION
NATIONAL CURRICULUM STATEMENTS
OPENING DOORS
SCIENCE CAPITAL MADE CLEAR
THE SCIENCE CAPITAL TEACHING APPROACH
2018/2019 Reception
RD Science Photos
RC Science Photos
Year 1
Year 1 Science Photos
Year 2
2T Science Photos
2R Science Photos
Year 3
3M Science Photos
3PD Science Photos
Year 4
4S Science Photos
4H Science Photos
Year 5
Year 5 Science Photos
Year 6
6F Science Photos
6B Science Photos