Graphs for GCSE Science - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD013F

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality Mark and who want to offer maths in science sessions on behalf of their Science Learning Partnership.Develop subject knowledge and teaching strategies to confidently deliver mathematics elements of the GCSE science...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

Leading Remote CPD - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD010R

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course, which forms part of our bolt-on support for the Professional Development Leader Development Programme, is designed for Course Leaders of remote CPD for STEM Learning and the National Centre for Computing...

New subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211

Moving into curriculum leadership can feel like be a big step. Whether you are new to the role, or looking to progress in the future, this course will build confidence and clarity allowing you to succeed.Written by experienced department leaders, and based in the most recent evidence of 'what works', you'll come away...

KS3 computing for the non-specialist teacher - face to faceCP215

Computing is a national curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 computing, then this course will allow you to explore the subject knowledge required to confidently teach the Key Stage...

KS3 Physics for non-specialistsNWX223

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This five hour web based course (over 4 days) is aimed at non-specialist teachers of physics at Key Stage 3.It will be facilitated as four separate webinars, with each  helping you develop your physics understanding, as well as providing you with teaching ideas to use in lessons.Each...

Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategiesNWX222

A virtual course communicating thoughts and ideas in scientific writing requires a subject specific vocabulary and a detailed understanding of how to express those ideas. Many students, including those with an excellent grasp of the knowledge of a particular area of science often struggle to;a) read and understand...

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Key stage 3 computing for the non specialist teacher - remoteCP445

Computing is a national curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 computing then this course will allow you to explore the subject knowledge required to confidently teach the Key Stage...

Search and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science. To reach their full potential, students of GCSE computer science need to be confident in using decomposition and abstraction to solve problems.Explore how each of the core search and sort algorithms function; exploring how they...

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP238

Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network.Learn about the different components of...

An introduction to algorithms, programming and data in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP228

Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how algorithms are designed and how programs are written to provide clear instructions to machines. Learn about the binary system and how it's used by...

Curriculum design for secondary school scienceNE209

Discover the key components of a strong secondary school science curriculum.  You will compare different styles of schemes of learning, investigate the evidence base behind different approaches and be able to articulate the choices for your own setting and context. Use your scheme of learning to develop...

Python programming: working with data - face to faceCP233

As you progress beyond the basics of Python programming, this course will help you develop the level of programming skill required for GCSE computer science. You’ll go further through the fundamentals of programming, with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of highly successful teachers of computer...

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and...