Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematicsSL459

Research suggests that the use of Manipulatives (including counters, interlocking cubes, Cuisenaire rods, algebra tiles and more) can help to build and deepen understanding of mathematical concepts, and can help students with retention, problem solving and reasoning.This course provides you with hands-on, practical...

New to teaching GCSE physicsSL217

Are you looking to improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in physics and start your journey towards really excellent teaching?Clarify your basic subject knowledge of concepts, then deepen and challenge your understanding even further. You will focus on how to improve student progress in KS4 physics and bring...

New to teaching GCSE ChemistrySL216

Are you looking to improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in chemistry and start your journey towards really excellent teaching? Clarify your basic subject knowledge of concepts, then deepen and challenge your understanding even further. Focus on how to improve student progress in key stage 4 chemistry and...

New to teaching GCSE biologySL215

Are you looking to improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in biology and start your journey towards really excellent teaching?Clarify your basic subject knowledge of concepts, then deepen and challenge your understanding even further. Focus on how to improve student progress in key stage 4 biology and bring...

New and aspiring heads of scienceSL200

New to the role of head of a science subject or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking to acquire the necessary skills to gain promotion? Gain the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful by looking at four key areas of leading your own subject:  leading teams and change, Planning...

Introduction to the Science Leadership BenchmarksSL220

The groundbreaking Science Leadership Benchmarks are a framework for good science leadership, supporting the best possible science education for pupils.The seven benchmarks identify what excellent looks like and outlines frameworks split into chunks to help improve provision in schools.This short online webinar will...

Health and safety for science departmentsSL253

Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians...

Managing the practical classroomSL214

Do you struggle with implementing behaviour management strategies in a laboratory where students are moving around and with science equipment and chemicals? Discover how to develop strong routines and classroom management techniques to help prevent behaviour incidents and ensure health and safety is at the forefront....

Unlocking AI potential for teachersSL954

Generative AI can be a transformative tool for teaching, and can save time on routine tasks. This course will help you understand AI fundamentals and their implications in educaton - and reduce your workload. You'll also find out how to use generative AI models to support adaptive teaching and strategic school...

Skills for new technicians - zero to hero in 5 daysSL602

Are you new to the science technician profession? If so, this course is perfect for you!Through a range of intensive hands-on sessions, we'll explore the necessary basic skills a science technician needs to effectively prepare practical lessons.The course is split into two residential periods. The first part...

Reaching for grade 9 in scienceSL271

During this course you will review strategies to enable the students with high prior attainment to aim for grade 9, allowing them to develop a much deeper understanding of the science content and context.Look at how you can help students create complex schema, provide high quality practical work and structure lessons...

Embedding climate change in secondary scienceSL213

Climate science is a quickly changing and often a motivating topic for students. Investigate where we teach climate science across the biology, chemistry and physics curriculum and look at developing the student understanding as a holistic approach in the separate sciences.Investigate interesting and engaging contexts...

Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in scienceSL274

Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with lower prior attainment up to grade 5 in GCSE Science? As there are many reasons for lower prior attainment, we will explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning and engage pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations in the subject.This...

Health and safety for science techniciansSL600

Technicians are at the heart of every science department, playing a crucial role in supporting effective practical work. With this comes a role in ensuring that the department is safe.Develop a good foundation for carrying out effective health and safety, to support you in your job, but also to support teachers and...

Maths in GCSE ScienceSL461

There is significant overlap between science and mathematics curricula at key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5, but students’ experience of shared topics is often very different in the two subjects. Are applications from science regularly used to explore concepts in maths lessons? Are the mathematical...