I have just received the following information which you might find useful. Why not sign up and have a look. No catches and there's even some free software!!
Stemit’s new website can provide science teachers with a well-resourced, diverse and relevant bank of Science materials. Resources are being added to daily. We are also offering Free Autodesk Software for teachers and students.
Devised by teachers, for teachers this exciting new site is FREE to access and can save science teachers precious time and energy, so with nothing to lose, why don’t you click on to www.stemit.org.uk
to see for yourself.
I have just heard of the site (link below) devised by Vinny Stocker at Highworth GGS. He is
happy for it to be shared – after all, that’s why he built it! It’s currently used by pupils all over the world, which is quite cool. Vinny's personal email is:- vinnystocker@hotmail.com if anyone want’s to ask about MOODLE (the platform on which it is built). Take a look, and if you can suggest other info why not e-mail Vinny?
http://www.reviseguys.com/moodle/index.php
The new framework for science with the planning tool have now been published on the web. There will not be paper copies so you'll have to visit the site and read the explanatory information. The hyperlink below will take you to the site.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/secondary/framework/
I have also received news of an ASE scheme that is currently being written and trialled to support the new KS3 PoS. I haven't seen this, but one would expect it to be good. What it hopes to achieve is certainly positive. You could even sign up to be a trial school and get in at ground level. One important feature is that it will be WIKI based, so that it will be an organic developing scheme. Read more by downloading the attached file. (Click on heading and the attachment then shows in the new window that opens.) If you are a KS3 co-ordinator or just want to be included in e-mails I send out to HoD and others, please e-mail me and I'll make a circulation list for all in Kent. Please do not assume I have your details unless you are a HoD. Please send name, school, e-mail address, role in school. Send to keith.milchem@kent.gov.uk