Michael McManus, Manager of the Discovery City Learning Centre, Wirral, 2006-2014 writes....
"Over many years, Anne and Kim, contributed hugely to the success of the Discovery CLC's science KS1/2 pupil workshops. Such is their understanding of the primary science curriculum and their first class teaching, their workshops were always fully booked a term in advance with hundred of 'excellents' in their written feedback. Their teacher inservice work and support to science leaders is outstanding.Their creativity, talent and dynamism will contribute greatly to any school, or organisation, picking up on the services they offer."
"Over many years, Anne and Kim, contributed hugely to the success of the Discovery CLC's science KS1/2 pupil workshops. Such is their understanding of the primary science curriculum and their first class teaching, their workshops were always fully booked a term in advance with hundred of 'excellents' in their written feedback. Their teacher inservice work and support to science leaders is outstanding.Their creativity, talent and dynamism will contribute greatly to any school, or organisation, picking up on the services they offer."
What teachers have said about our science workshops:
"Thank you so much for a wonderful session which the children and I just got so much from".
"Myself and the children had a really great time'"
"The children generated their own questions'.
"The hands-on activities were entertaining and taught them a lot."
"Great workshop- well led and managed. Children enjoyed it."
"A super enjoyable session- thank you". Teachers from Higher Bebington Junior School, Wirral
"Children were always on task because they were enthusiastic"
"It was a well organised and well resourced session which captured the children's imagination".
"The afternoon was fantastic. the children achieved so much and used a cross-section of skills, hopefully this can make them consider a career in engineering". St. Oswald's, Liverpool
"Thanks very much to you both for all your hard work. The kids loved the sessions and the teachers enjoyed it all too. We had a race during assembly today! We'll certainly try and get you involved in future science weeks." St Oswald's, Liverpool
"What a magnificent day! The children were completely engaged in the activities and it was delightful to watch the, observing and puzzling out the tasks that were set. Lots of scope for differentiation also. Can't wait to have you back!" Emmaus Church of England Catholic Primary School, Liverpool: Assistant Headteacher
"A super workshop. All children engaged."
"A lovely morning- thank you!" Orrets Meadow Primary, Wirral
"All thoroughly enjoyed the practical, hands-on tasks, visual support from the powerpoints. Fostered good collaborative work."
"The children said they would have liked more activities- only because the enjoyed them so much."
Gorsewood Primary School, Runcorn.
"Very clear step by step instructions. Good differentiation"
"Pupils were fully engaged- a great range of activities to match the learning styles"
"Lots of hands-on and a variety of different activities which kept the children engaged."
"The children were nice and busy and were always involved and engaged. Mrs Harvey was fab and gave lots of praise"
"So well prepared and linked to the curriculum. An excellent re-cap at the end"
"Hands-on learning. Very engaging delivery. Very good pace to keep attention"
"Thank you so much for a wonderful session which the children and I just got so much from".
"Myself and the children had a really great time'"
"The children generated their own questions'.
"The hands-on activities were entertaining and taught them a lot."
"Great workshop- well led and managed. Children enjoyed it."
"A super enjoyable session- thank you". Teachers from Higher Bebington Junior School, Wirral
"Children were always on task because they were enthusiastic"
"It was a well organised and well resourced session which captured the children's imagination".
"The afternoon was fantastic. the children achieved so much and used a cross-section of skills, hopefully this can make them consider a career in engineering". St. Oswald's, Liverpool
"Thanks very much to you both for all your hard work. The kids loved the sessions and the teachers enjoyed it all too. We had a race during assembly today! We'll certainly try and get you involved in future science weeks." St Oswald's, Liverpool
"What a magnificent day! The children were completely engaged in the activities and it was delightful to watch the, observing and puzzling out the tasks that were set. Lots of scope for differentiation also. Can't wait to have you back!" Emmaus Church of England Catholic Primary School, Liverpool: Assistant Headteacher
"A super workshop. All children engaged."
"A lovely morning- thank you!" Orrets Meadow Primary, Wirral
"All thoroughly enjoyed the practical, hands-on tasks, visual support from the powerpoints. Fostered good collaborative work."
"The children said they would have liked more activities- only because the enjoyed them so much."
Gorsewood Primary School, Runcorn.
"Very clear step by step instructions. Good differentiation"
"Pupils were fully engaged- a great range of activities to match the learning styles"
"Lots of hands-on and a variety of different activities which kept the children engaged."
"The children were nice and busy and were always involved and engaged. Mrs Harvey was fab and gave lots of praise"
"So well prepared and linked to the curriculum. An excellent re-cap at the end"
"Hands-on learning. Very engaging delivery. Very good pace to keep attention"
Children's comments about our science workshops:
"Wow, this is so exciting!"
"I loved doing the nappy experiment!"
"It was fun because we got to do different things and learnt a lot of new things."
"This is ace! It is so much fun!"
"I'm like a scientist"- as he put on his goggles. Higher Bebington Junior School
"Really fun and interesting."
"They were trying to teach us to make a better rocket".
"I was amazed at how to make a rocket". Prenton Prep, Wirral
"I learned the symbols and enjoyed myself."
"I liked it all but mostly making my model light."
"I liked the everything- the playdough and the models. It was creative." Orrets Meadow Primary School, Wirral
"We loved making the urine samples." Bethany, Year 3
"I enjoyed launching my rockets from the launch site." Joseph, Year 2.
"I liked improving my rocket design with fins." Jamie, Year 2.
"I liked trying on the astronaut hat and gloves- they were massive." Kadie and Taylor, Year 2.
"I enjoyed building and designing my stomp rocket." Leo, Year 2.
Gorsewood Primary School, Runcorn.
"Wow, this is so exciting!"
"I loved doing the nappy experiment!"
"It was fun because we got to do different things and learnt a lot of new things."
"This is ace! It is so much fun!"
"I'm like a scientist"- as he put on his goggles. Higher Bebington Junior School
"Really fun and interesting."
"They were trying to teach us to make a better rocket".
"I was amazed at how to make a rocket". Prenton Prep, Wirral
"I learned the symbols and enjoyed myself."
"I liked it all but mostly making my model light."
"I liked the everything- the playdough and the models. It was creative." Orrets Meadow Primary School, Wirral
"We loved making the urine samples." Bethany, Year 3
"I enjoyed launching my rockets from the launch site." Joseph, Year 2.
"I liked improving my rocket design with fins." Jamie, Year 2.
"I liked trying on the astronaut hat and gloves- they were massive." Kadie and Taylor, Year 2.
"I enjoyed building and designing my stomp rocket." Leo, Year 2.
Gorsewood Primary School, Runcorn.
What teachers have said are useful ideas from our 'Working Scientifically' CPD course:
"Practical ideas for question generating".
"Mapping progression."
"Focus on mastery"
"Science as a process to acquire skills"
"Presenting a limited amount of equipment and then asking children to come up with a question to investigate."
"Practical examples".
"Chance to discuss ideas with colleagues"
"Progression ideas and documentation"
"Looking at different physical experiments has given me new ideas to take back to school".
"Great planning sheets that will certainly be used".
"Practical ideas for question generating".
"Mapping progression."
"Focus on mastery"
"Science as a process to acquire skills"
"Presenting a limited amount of equipment and then asking children to come up with a question to investigate."
"Practical examples".
"Chance to discuss ideas with colleagues"
"Progression ideas and documentation"
"Looking at different physical experiments has given me new ideas to take back to school".
"Great planning sheets that will certainly be used".
What teachers have said about our 'Curiosity in Science Education' CPD course
"We were given lots of interesting ideas and different ways of encouraging scientific enquiry."
"The course leaders enthusiasm was inspirational- thanks'.
"The fact that the CPD was very practical was great. I enjoyed having a go at all the different activities."
"Enjoy 'doing' the experiments as at school not enough time to experiment ourselves."
"All sessions were valuable, practical ones generated more ideas and adaptations we could use in school. All fabulous and well worth attending."
"Really enjoyable with practical ideas to take into the classroom."
"Good explanations of how to conduct investigations and formulate scientific questions."
"We were given lots of interesting ideas and different ways of encouraging scientific enquiry."
"The course leaders enthusiasm was inspirational- thanks'.
"The fact that the CPD was very practical was great. I enjoyed having a go at all the different activities."
"Enjoy 'doing' the experiments as at school not enough time to experiment ourselves."
"All sessions were valuable, practical ones generated more ideas and adaptations we could use in school. All fabulous and well worth attending."
"Really enjoyable with practical ideas to take into the classroom."
"Good explanations of how to conduct investigations and formulate scientific questions."
A comment from our 'Squishy Circuits presentation at the ASE Conference Birmingham 2016:
"Thank you for your wonderful work at the ASE Conference. I thoroughly enjoyed observing and learning from your knowledge and will go back to school one very inspired teacher ready to show the children and staff all about Squishy Circuits! "
Rebecca Hill- Primary teacher
"Thank you for your wonderful work at the ASE Conference. I thoroughly enjoyed observing and learning from your knowledge and will go back to school one very inspired teacher ready to show the children and staff all about Squishy Circuits! "
Rebecca Hill- Primary teacher