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Dr Aisha Rahman
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RE: Reducing Cognitive Load

We've started looking at our practical instructions through exactly this lens. Rather than automatically simplifying everything for pupils who need ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Strengthening STEM Progression Across KS3

I agree. I'd rather identify a small number of shared principles than create another document that departments have to complete. I'll take this to...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Making Practical Science More Accessible Without Reducing Challenge

@sarah-lin That's a useful distinction, Sarah. We're going to look at our practical sheets with exactly that question in mind: "Does this inform...

3 weeks ago
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RE: KS3 Curriculum Sequencing – What Are We Prioritising?

We've had a similar discussion in Science around the difference between revisiting a concept and simply reteaching it. We're trying to make the retr...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Adaptive Teaching – What’s Working Well?

In Science practicals, we’ve replaced lengthy method sheets with annotated diagrams. Cognitive load appears reduced and independence increased.

4 weeks ago
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RE: Literacy Programme Rollout – KS3 Focus

Happy to pilot Science vocabulary alignment.

4 weeks ago