1st - 3rd July 2008 The Rockingham Festival is a three day celebration of science, maths and engineering. Now in its second year, the event gives young people from 8 to 16 the chance to try hands-on activities and be inspired by real-life opportunities in science and engineering. Teachers are invited to bring a class or a whole year group for a day out that combines learning and entertaining through a variety of workshops, shows and race events. For more information.
Primary Engineer are pleased to announce that their latest Regional Centre at the JCB Worldwide Headquarters in Staffordshire has just been confirmed.
Structures and Mechanisms courses will be delivered in November 2008 and invitations to apply for places on the inaugural course will be issued shortly.
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We are delighted to say that we are now working with The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics NCETM as national partners to look to address the practical application of maths in primary schools as part of the expanding Primary Engineer project. For more information or follow the link to the NCETM website www.ncetm.org.uk |
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Primary Engineer is a complete Primary Liaison Project
where secondary design and technology teachers attend a 2 day hands-on
workshop in the key skills, knowledge and understanding to enable
them to work with and support Primary Teachers to deliver effective
Design and Technology education for pupils aged 4-11yrs. Workshops
initiate through secondary school hubs building strong departmental
links and ensuring effective Primary-Secondary transition. Challenge activities in line with the National Curriculum
celebrate teachers’ and pupils' work and lead to regional and
national finals held annually in November and December. See the Upcoming Events page or email for more information
Primary Engineer encourages the application of maths and science to design technology providing a practical cross-curricular approach which will help build an understanding of 'primary engineering'. Links to NCETM, ASE, DATA and the CREST*Investigators are helping to develop and highlight these additional resources and courses. |
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15th October 2008
Presented by John Oliver OBE and organised by Lancashire Education and Business Partnership.
This one day course allows Head Teachers, Senior Managers, Business Managers an insight into a range of Business Management Techniques employed by Leyland Trucks. For more information and to book. |
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 Pupils from schools registered as part of the Primary Engineer project can look to the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) to gain accreditation for their work at Star, Super Star and Mega Star levels. For more information about CREST in primary schools follow this link. If you would like more information about this aspect of the Primary Engineer project please email or phone us on 01254 720650. |
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The recognition of teachers work is of great importance to Primary Engineer and to ensure that teachers gain the upmost possible from the project we are established National Partners with the General Teaching Councils TLA (Teacher Learning Academy. The TLA enables teachers to record the affects of CPD and the 'learning journey' they undertake and the effects on the both their own professional development and also the affect on the pupils. There is substantial guidance given as part of the project and information can be found on the courseware CD. |
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Andy Pearson Science AST from Southlands High School in Chorley and Susan Scurlock National Director of Primary Engineer will be presenting at the ASE South East Area Science and CPD Conference, University of Surrey, Guildford, 27 June 2008. |
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New Interactive Whiteboard Resources
12 lessons that have been created in Association with EduVision and Promethean have been designed to support the delivery of Primary Engineer in the classroom are being offered FREE to schools as part of the continuing resource development of the project. For more information |
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 How did you get that job? Pupils from three schools have interviewed Scientists, Engineers, Architects and a Government Minister to get an insight into their career paths and to understand what they actually do... Their articles and photos will appear in the magazine, for more information. |
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Shape the Future is a campaign to bring greater coherence to the promotion of engineering and technology in schools. As part of the campaign, a Shape the Future directory of engineering and technology initiatives has been published for primary and secondary teachers. To enable schools to engage with one of the featured initiatives an Access Fund has been set up. To obtain a copy of the Shape the Future directory and the Access Fund application form and guidance notes contact shapethefuture@raeng.org.uk
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