Ledbury Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Ledbury Primary School has achieved the top award in the teaching of Science at Primary School level.

It has been helped by the excellent teaching of Science Subject Lead Anna Perry.

The award celebrates their commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning.-the PQSM Outreach Award. So far, since its national launch in 2010, over 5000 schools across the UK have achieved a prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark.

Primary Science Quality Mark is a one-year school improvement programme for primary science, which provides professional development for new and experienced subject leaders each year. PSQM enables confident, knowledgeable, reflective leadership which results in an improvement in the way in which science is planned and taught across the whole school.

The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire in collaboration with the Primary Science Teaching Trust.

Ledbury Primary School Science subject leader, Anna Perry, said: “The staff and pupils have achieved consistently high standards in science across the school. Achieving the PQSM, at the highest award level, is a true celebration of the school’s work

and we hope to have inspired our children to think about future opportunities and careers in the world of science. We will continue to embed our approach by working in collaboration with other schools, supported by the Ogden Trust.”

Associate Professor Jane Turner, PSQM National Director said: “There was never a more important time for primary children to have a high-quality science education. The coronavirus pandemic and climate change crisis have made everyone aware of the importance of science in our world. Primary schools have an important role to ensure that children understand how science works and keeps us and our planet healthy and safe.

Schools that have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark have demonstrated a significant commitment to science teaching and learning. The profile and quality of science 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 scientific understanding and skills. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, head teachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”