
Morley Newlands Academy Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
In Spring 2022, Morley Newlands Academy was awarded the PSQM Gilt Award. The Primary School Quality Mark programme ensures effective leadership of science, enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation while at the same time offering a clear framework for development in science subject leadership, teaching and learning. Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate commitment and expertise in science leadership, teaching and learning.
“The Science Lead has started the journey to make this school a primary science specialist school and I wish them every success in this venture. As such the SLT have been very supportive of the work needing to be done and the whole school is working well together towards this. The gaps identified in the review are works in progress and the evidence that could be tightened up on is something to keep in mind for the future and any other submissions. It is clearly a school where science is at the front and centre of teaching and learning. Thank you for all your hard work, especially under the conditions of the last 2 years.”
The Primary Science Quality Mark is led by the University of Hertfordshire, Enterprise and Business Development in collaboration with the Primary Science Teaching Trust.



“There was never a more important time for primary children to have a high-quality science education. The Coronavirus Pandemic has made everyone aware of the impact of science on our daily lives. Primary schools have an important role to ensure that children understand how science works and keeps us healthy and safe. Schools that have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark have demonstrated a significant commitment to science teaching and learning, even at this challenging time for schools. The profile and quality of science in each awarded school is very high. Children are engaging with great science both in and outside the classroom, developing positive attitudes towards science as well as secure scientific understanding and skills. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, head teachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”
This year, 250 Primary Science Quality Marks have been awarded to infant, junior, primary, middle and special schools to celebrate their commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning. So far, since its national launch in 2010, over 4000 schools across the UK have achieved a prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark.
For more information visit http://www.psqm.org.uk/