CCI is a unique programme where children, teachers and STEM professionals from industry collaborate, under expert supervision and guidance from the Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), University of York.
The programme combines fully-resourced in-class hands-on practical investigative science, visits to industry, and whole staff CPD.
One teacher and their class receive 2 half days of in-school support from a highly experienced advisory teacher, plus all the resources and lesson plans to deliver a third session.
Next, the class undertake an interactive visit to industry (typically a morning event), in which children meet engineers and scientists who relate their work to the science the children have carried out in the previous 3 classroom sessions.
Finally, a 60-minute CPD session for teachers is intended to encourage a whole-school approach to developing children’s science capital. There is an option to sign-up for ongoing e-support for all staff carrying out their subsequent action plan over 2-3 terms, and a completion certificate.
Teachers have been delighted with the way in which classroom sessions help to reinforce and revise concepts for end of Key Stage 2 teacher assessments in science.
Capacity and locations
The programme is available for groups of up to 35 students in the East of England, Humber, and North East regions.
Cost
Between £285-£300 (depending on the region) thanks to heavy subsidies by the industry partner paired with the primary schools.
Duration
5 sessions - including 1 for whole school staff, 1 half-day site visit, 3 half-day in-class sessions (2 delivered by CIEC).
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