Teach Secondary - Issue 13.2

Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery Visit the Science Museum in London and step into the fascinating world of STEM careers at Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery . Recreating the workplaces of technicians across multiple sectors – health science, creative arts, manufacturing, and renewable energy – your group will get hands- on with interactive exhibits that simulate job-related tasks. Students will experience what it’s like to be a lighting technician on the Black Panther film set fromMarvel Studios, explore the problems faced by wind turbine technicians, and discover how NHS pharmacy technicians make life-saving medicines. Groups can also book free ‘Meet an Employee’ workshops, where they will participate in activities and Q&A sessions with real-life technicians. Book your free visit at sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups . 8 CPD from the Science MuseumGroup The Science Museum Group (SMG) Academy leads CPD training courses for teachers both online and in-person, to support them in their professional development. All courses are shaped and informed by evidence from extensive academic research, covering topics that range from encouraging classroom discussion to leading your own Exploration and Discovery Club. The courses provide great opportunities for developing your skills, networking with teachers and obtaining new learning resources for use in the classroom. In-person courses are delivered from the Group’s world-leading museums in London, Manchester, and York, with all courses offered free of charge to UK-based teachers, thanks to funding from SMG Academy partners. Browse the courses and book your place at learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/academy 6 Reading Solutions In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, adaptation is paramount. Ian Fitzpatrick, MD of Reading Solutions UK, endeavours to ensure the edtech company – home to the online reading programme Reading Plus – can adapt to meet the education sector’s changing conditions. Our latest advancements are happening under DreamBox Learning; the leading education technology provider that pioneered intelligent adaptive learning. Reading Plus was acquired in 2021 by DreamBox, following its expansion into the English language arts market, thus becoming the only dual-discipline solution rated ‘Strong’ in mathematics and reading by Johns Hopkins’ Evidence for ESSA website ( evidenceforessa.org) . Following this acquisition, Reading Solutions UK has unveiled a refreshed Reading Plus logo – providing the same excellent service with a new look. Join us in shaping the future of education with Reading Plus, where literacy isn’t just taught – it’s transformed. Find out more at readingsolutionsuk.co.uk Transformwith creativity Nine out of 10 teachers say that Artsmark’s world-leading training boosts teachers’ skills and confidence. Music, performing arts and other creative activities are vital in schools. Artsmark transforms whole schools and their local communities with creativity. The exceptional teacher CPD delivered by Goldsmiths, University of London, empowers teachers with the skills they need to embed arts, culture and creativity across the whole curriculum. Artsmark is proven to support pupil outcomes, teacher recruitment, retention and confidence, and whole school improvement. Transform your school today by visiting artsmark.org.uk/secondary 9 10 Leap into phonics Lexonik is here to help school leaders who are seeking to improve phonics in their schools. Lexonik Leap is a fast-acting, effective face-to-face literacy intervention that’s ideal for learners with standardised scores of less than 85 or EAL learners. Rapidly progressing reading, spelling and oracy, Lexonik Leap is a flexible 6-step intervention, complete with a paperless diagnostic assessment that ensures learners are met at the point of need. The diagnostic does the evaluation heavy lifting, meaning there’s no need to start from step 1 if your learners already possess the skills for step 3. Contact Lexonik today to close the phonics gap at your school – visit lexonik.co.uk , email enquiries@lexonik.co.uk or contact 01642 42 42 98 . 7 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 65