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Primary Science Quality Mark - PSQM The PSQM is enabling a world of possibilities for all children.

The PSQM mission is to transform lives by improving science education in every primary school, for every teacher, for every child.

Express your interest here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/for-business/skills/psqm/express-your-interest The Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) is designed to set every child on a path to a life filled with exciting opportunities, by giving them access to high quality primary science education. Since 2011, our comprehensive, one-year, evidence-informed, professional development and school improvement programme has equipped primary science subject leaders with the knowledge, confidence, and expert support they need to transform the quality and profile of science education. Science subject leaders who successfully complete the programme receive recognition for their school through an accreditation of a highly regarded Primary Science Quality Mark

The start of a new academic year is often when schools set priorities, establish action plans and look ahead.For many sc...
14/09/2026

The start of a new academic year is often when schools set priorities, establish action plans and look ahead.

For many schools, PSQM provides the framework that helps turn those plans into meaningful and sustainable improvement in science.

⏳ Just 1 day left to register for the Autumn 2026 cohort.

Find out more and secure your place before registration closes.

When schools begin their PSQM journey, they are often looking for more than recognition.They want a clear framework, opp...
13/09/2026

When schools begin their PSQM journey, they are often looking for more than recognition.

They want a clear framework, opportunities for meaningful development, and a way to embed science more deeply across their school.

The result?

✅ Science is valued more highly across the school community

✅ Partnerships with families and external organisations become stronger

Registration for the Autumn 2026 cohort closes in just 2 days.

3 Things Science Leaders Say About PSQMPSQM has helped them to:✅ Gain a deeper understanding of their science provision✅...
12/09/2026

3 Things Science Leaders Say About PSQM

PSQM has helped them to:
✅ Gain a deeper understanding of their science provision
✅ Develop the confidence to lead meaningful change
✅ Create a clear strategic vision for science across the school

PSQM is not about having everything in place before you begin. It's about taking a structured approach to continuous improvement and giving science the time, focus and attention it deserves.

With just 3 days left to register for the Autumn 2026 cohort, now is the time to take the first step on your school's science development journey.

📅 Registration closes soon

👋 Science Leads, this one's for you...September can feel like a whirlwind.✅ New staff ✅ New classes ✅ New priorities ✅ N...
11/09/2026

👋 Science Leads, this one's for you...

September can feel like a whirlwind.

✅ New staff ✅ New classes ✅ New priorities ✅ New plans

But amidst all the busyness, what is the one thing you want to achieve for science this year?

PSQM can help turn that ambition into action.

📅 Just 4 days left to register.

💭 "We'll do it next year..."It's something we hear from schools every year.But here's the question:If science is importa...
10/09/2026

💭 "We'll do it next year..."

It's something we hear from schools every year.

But here's the question:

If science is important enough to improve eventually, why not start now?

The first steps of PSQM focus on reviewing your current provision and planning for development, helping many schools bring their priorities together rather than creating extra work.

📅 5 days left to join our Autumn cohort.

6 Days to Go🔬 What could science look like in your school this time next year?✨ More confident teachers✨ More engaged pu...
09/09/2026

6 Days to Go
🔬 What could science look like in your school this time next year?
✨ More confident teachers
✨ More engaged pupils
✨ A higher profile for science across the school
✨ A clear vision for improvement
The schools joining PSQM this autumn aren't just signing up for an award.
They're committing to a journey that puts science at the heart of school improvement.
📅 Just 6 days left to register for the Autumn 2026 cohort.

📚✨ Welcome Back to a New Academic Year! ✨📚If developing high-quality science teaching and learning is one of your priori...
28/08/2026

📚✨ Welcome Back to a New Academic Year! ✨📚

If developing high-quality science teaching and learning is one of your priorities this year, there's still time to join the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) community.

🌟 PSQM provides a framework for:
✅ Strengthening science leadership
✅ Raising the profile of science across your school
✅ Supporting professional development for staff
✅ Improving outcomes and experiences for children

Join thousands of schools that have used PSQM to celebrate and strengthen their commitment to excellent primary science education.

Whether you're considering PSQM for the first time or returning for reaccreditation, we'd love to welcome you on the journey.

🔬 Give your science curriculum the recognition it deserves and make this the year your school shines in science.

Find out more and register today: https://www.herts.ac.uk/for-business/skills/psqm

Designed to support science leadership at every stageWhether you are new to primary science leadership or an experienced...
03/07/2026

Designed to support science leadership at every stage

Whether you are new to primary science leadership or an experienced subject leader looking to refine practice and gain fresh inspiration, PSQM supports your leadership journey, helping you build confidence and expertise.

Our professional learning programme is designed for subject leaders across a wide range of primary contexts, including state-maintained schools, academies, small schools, independent schools and international settings. It provides a proven framework for leading change and driving whole-school improvement, while also supporting subject leadership transitions to maintain continuity and long-term progress.

If your school is ready to strengthen science leadership and create meaningful whole-school impact, PSQM offers a clear and supportive pathway to success.

Find out how PSQM can support science leadership and whole-school improvement in your school. https://gck.fm/qascu

go.herts.ac.uk/psqm

Improving science education is one thing; embedding lasting change is another.The new PSQM three year pathway is designe...
03/06/2026

Improving science education is one thing; embedding lasting change is another.

The new PSQM three year pathway is designed to help schools take a more strategic approach to science leadership and subject development, supporting sustained growth, deeper embedding of practice and continuous improvement over time.

The core PSQM programme establishes strong foundations in evaluative science leadership. The additional years then build responsive and expert leadership capacity to embed, refine and extend the positive impact on children’s learning year-on-year.

Why schools choose the three-year pathway:

🔹 Ongoing access to the PSQM Community
Including webinars, workshops and subject leader updates, connecting schools with peers and experts across primary science.

🔹 Sustained professional growth
Optional modules support extended subject leadership development, including access to new leadership tools.

🔹 Flexible access to resources
Continued access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including programme materials and a comprehensive Resource Library of recorded and downloadable content.

🔹 Recognition of sustained development
Opportunities for further recognition and certification, celebrating a school’s long-term commitment to high-quality science education.
With PSQM, development doesn’t stop at a single point, it continues building confidence, expertise and impact over time.

Find out more about the PSQM three year pathway and how it supports lasting improvement in primary science at our information session https://gck.fm/qascu

Flexible start dates. Flexible professional learning. Meaningful impact.Looking for a professional learning programme th...
02/06/2026

Flexible start dates. Flexible professional learning. Meaningful impact.

Looking for a professional learning programme that drives meaningful, long-term impact in primary science across your school?

The PSQM programme is designed with flexibility built in, supporting both professional learning and Quality Mark recognition in ways that work for busy schools.

Here’s how:

🔹 Flexible start dates
Choose either a September or April start, enabling schools to complete the core programme over an academic or calendar year.

🔹 Flexible online professional learning
Join live online leadership development sessions with a choice of dates and times. If you can’t attend live, recordings are available on the VLE so you can revisit content whenever it suits you.

🔹 Flexible Quality Mark submission windows
Most schools submit at the end of the core programme year. Schools on the three year pathway also benefit from two additional submission windows, supporting progress at the right pace.

🔹 Flexible access to online resources
Schools have ongoing access to a comprehensive VLE Resource Library, including recordings, downloads, and leadership support materials.

🔹 Flexible expert support from a Professional Learning Partner

One-to-one support is provided throughout the core year. Additional focused support sessions can be purchased at any time.

Find out more about the PSQM programme and our new three year pathway for continuous improvement by joining one of our information sessions: https://gck.fm/qascu

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