Science
Contact Details
Mr Stephen Molyneux
smolyneux@throstonschool.org.uk
Vision
'Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated' Rosalind Franklin
Long Term Plan
Links with Other Schools
Enthuse Partnership Lead School (Hartlepool) - Throston Primary School
What are ENTHUSE Partnerships?
ENTHUSE Partnerships inspire young people in STEM (science, technology including computing, engineering and mathematics) subjects and careers. They are groups of schools and/or colleges that work together to address local issues of low uptake or underachievement in STEM subjects. The school/college-led model builds capacity and capability across all partner schools / colleges involved, whilst encouraging sustainable change. The Partnerships aim to deepen relationships with local employers, and utilise the wider package of support provided by STEM Learning.
The objectives of ENTHUSE Partnerships
- To raise attainment in STEM subjects by improving student attainment and progress
- To close achievement gaps
- To improve progression opportunities in emerging technologies
- To improve teaching and learning through developing teachers’ subject knowledge,
- pedagogical understanding and their understanding of the application of STEM subjects in
- business and industry
- To improve STEM careers awareness, information and guidance for teachers enabling
- them to embed real life contexts into their teaching and enable them to talk more
- confidently about STEM careers
- To improve social mobility of disadvantaged and under-represented young people
How ENTHUSE Partnerships work
We believe strongly that the best way to support pupil development is by developing their teachers. ENTHUSE Partnerships work across groups of 6-8 schools and colleges to develop a bespoke two year action plan which includes:
- Teacher CPD - residential, local and online
- Resources - free, curated and quality assured
- Teacher placements - immersion in industry or university
- STEM Ambassadors - employees inspiring pupils and teachers
- STEM Clubs and activities - exciting young people and developing practical skills
- Further information at www.stem.org.uk/enthuse-partnerships-schools-and-colleges
We are proud to announce that we are part of the Ogden Trust Science Partnership in Hartlepool. Working alongside several other schools in the town – both secondary and primary- the partnership aims to develop the teaching and learning of Science, particularly Physics, through sharing best practice and supporting transition of pupils from primary to secondary and beyond. This partnership will form a key part in sharing our commitment to STEM achievement and aspirations with our wider community.
Useful Websites
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STEM Learning Science Links to all topics for each year group with free resources
Visits
A HUGE thank you to High Tunstall for allowing 20 of our children to attend the 'Nanotechnology' lecture with Professor Ventsislav K. Valev at the Borough Hall today. They really enjoyed it, and were further inspired to think about science as a career.
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Every child at Throston will have the chance to visit the nuclear power station during their time with us. This happens usually in Year 4 when children work on the topic of electricity. As we have a Nuclear Powerplant on our doorstep, it is important to ensure that children experience these facilities and are able to think about their future job prospects.
Further, that in 2019, Year 6 pupils attended a career fair attended by major petrochemical employers, universities, NHS, biomedical engineering firms, renewable energy firms and representatives from the automotive industry that was held by our secondary school colleagues at High Tunstall College of Science.
Visitors
Guest Speakers - Here are some of the people we have heard from through web chats and STEM lectures alongside High Tunstall College of Science..
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Useful Resources
British Science Week
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