We are incredibly proud to facilitate and offer a wide array of developmental opportunities for science teachers and leaders in our wider community. The Spires Science Curriculum Hub (SSCH) is the successor of the Science Learning Partnership, led by Claire Hamnett and Jackie Merritt and based at Oxford Spires Academy.

We provide a wide range of CPD for primary and secondary schools and FE institutions in Oxfordshire and Central and West Berkshire, including conferences, science lead network days, ECT training, technician training, primary science subject support and much more.

 

Supported by OTSA, the hub combines local expertise in teaching and learning in science, facilitating CPD and providing school-to-school support.  SSCH offers high quality science CPD through a range of full day, afternoon and twilight sessions, either online or face to face as needed. We also work with schools on an individual basis to provide bespoke support and work closely with local leading science organisations such as RAL, STFC, Science Oxford, OUMNH and many more.

Recent quotes from participants on HOS day November 2024

“It is invaluable for us to have these opportunities - I wouldn't be where I am in teaching (or maybe still in teaching!) if I hadn't had the exposure to events like this” – participant on Women in Science conference and new HOS training May 2024

“I really can’t thank you both enough for the wonderful course we have just completed. It’s probably been the most useful CPD I have ever done. I really appreciate it.”

“Useful takeaways from every session really - I enjoyed the vision creation that we kept revisiting, the info on running teams, and the gap task was really good” 

(Participants on New Heads of Science training April 2024)

“Friendly hosts and a great opportunity to learn and network. Thank you for organising it” Participant on Technician training December 2024

“SSCH sessions are always very thought provoking. Sharing ideas and best practice with each other is also a great opportunity.”

“The event was really productive and informative .”