Brookhurst School awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Congratulations to Brookhurst Primary School who have successfully achieved the Gold Level Primary Science Quality Mark.

The award celebrates a commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning. 180 infant, junior, primary, middle and special schools received this nationally recognised status in the latest round of awards given out in May, including Brookhurst, 

The Primary School Quality Mark scheme 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.

As part of a quality assurance process, Brookhurst were selected at random to be reviewed by two external representatives.  One of the reviewers commented that:

'The portfolio has a varied and rich range of examples that show that science is valued across the whole school. I particularly like one quote from a member of staff, “Science has become a fantastic subject at Brookhurst. It
has gone from strength to strength and has captivated the children and the staff.”'

The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire, School of Education in partnership with the Primary Science Teaching Trust. It is supported by the Royal Society for Chemistry, the Ogden Trust and the Association for Science Education.

Jane Turner, PSQM National Director said: “Gaining a Primary Science Quality Award 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 science 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