Please see flyer below for information on the forthcoming RCUK Cutting Edge Science: Lifestyle & Health event which is taking place on 25th March 2015 at the Ockendon Academy.  

The fee for this for maintained schools is £185 and an RCUK bursary is available to cover £165 of the course cost.  This means that for only £20 participants will have an opportunity to learn from leading scientists involved in cutting-edge research and to develop their knowledge and skills in an authentic context.

We expect this to be extremely popular so please book your places now to avoid any disappointment: 
https://www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk/cpd/07fad6a4-7ddf-4ae0-bbaa-4097eb913e99/lifestyle-and-health-bringing-cutting-edge-science-into-the-classroom/

Course description
There is widespread concern about the impact of obesity on health and lifespan, as well as concern about the implications of an ageing population. This course explores the impact that lifestyle, physiology and genetics have on our size, quality and length of life. It looks at the relationship between genes, the brain and metabolic state and the role of the cardiovascular and the autonomic nervous systems both during and in recovery from exercise. 

You will also be coached on how to bring this cutting edge science into the classroom to deliver stimulating and inspiring lessons with the emphasis on practical activities.

Presenting will be two RCUK researchers from the University of Essex (Dr Valerie Gladwell, Director and Senior Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Science and Dr Carly Wood, Research Officer in the School of Biological Sciences) and a teacher presenter with a Masters Degree in Sports Science (James Knight from Ockendon Academy).

Read more about our science opportunities including primary and secondary CPD in your area for teachers and technicians on the SETscience microsite: www.SETscience.info

For Attention of: Headteachers, 
Leaders, Teachers, R&D Champions, 
NQTs and Trainees

(Flyer attached) 
R&D Sharing Event - Wed 4th March 2015
at The Billericay School, 4 - 6:30pm

Your local Teaching School Alliances in Southend, Essex and Thurrock have come together to host an event designed to highlight the impact that Research and Development (R&D) has on raising standards within school. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to see what schools in your area are doing, and speak to those teachers that are engaging in R&D and see the difference it can make. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

If you have engaged in R&D, and would be willing to share your project experience with others, please let us know.  We’d love you to come along, produce a poster/other form of media to showcase your project, and be willing to discuss informally with likeminded colleagues in a comfortable small group surrounding. An exemplar poster is attached, as well as a Sharing Template for completion should you wish to share your project. Please don’t hesitate to call.  

Booking is essential: For further information or to book a place please email tsa@billericay.essex.sch.uk. 

Remember to include your delegates names, school and school position.

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