Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Marty v2NS021

This course will provide an introduction to Marty V2, and how this fantastic resource can be used to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts across the primary setting. While this PL is targeted primarily at First/Second level, Marty V2 can be used as an unplugged Computing Science resource or...

Sphero boltNS020

This introductory course will provide the foundations for using Sphero Bolt in your setting, covering all of the basic functions of the Bolt and how to embed Computing Science concepts and approaches into your teaching. We will begin the course with a face-to-face, full day session at SSERC, getting hands on with the...

Computing Cluster advisor specialist and support moduleFD026R

This specialist and support module must be attended by all consultants (whether Advisor, Workgroup leader or School-Level Support Consultant) who would like to work on Cohort 3 of the Computing Cluster Programme 

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in ComputingCO700

As educators, we should aim to provide every young person with the skills and knowledge to become active participants in a digital world. On this course, you will examine the common barriers faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the computing classroom, and how to address...

Using MyLearning as a Professional Development LeaderFD019

This short course will support you with understanding the functionality of the platform and will explain the rationale behind some of the components that you will find when leading CPD.

Creative Teachers: Creative Learners - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN032

This is a 2 day online course for Primary Teachers and Science subject leaders in Primary schools that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Investigating the human bodyNS018

Two days of face-to-face professional learning at SSERC in Dunfermline, with a variety of activities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching about the human body at First and Second Level.  With a focus on the Biological Systems Organiser within CfE, we will explore activities which could be used...

Sustainable STEMNS017

Two days of face-to-face professional learning at SSERC in Dunfermline, with a variety of activities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching aspects of Sustainability at Early, First and Second Level.  We will explore activities from across the STEM curriculum which could be used to help to meet a...

Primary Science. Make it Fit, Make it Fun, Make it Flexible - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN034

The course will support teachers in identifying strategies and activities which will improve the teaching and learning of science, cover curriculum requirements and enhance contemporary WAU topics. It will comprise of one day face-to-face and one day of remote learning.

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short courseCP292

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.During this CPD, you’ll learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound,...

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in providing the best computing experience for their pupils using the Teach Computing Curriculum. It will guide leaders through the Teach Computing Curriculum’s design and structure, exploring how it can be implemented within an individual school’s...

Climate change and Earth from Space: remoteSY105

This course looks explains how scientists and engineers are tracking climate change from space, using satellites. The causes and consequences of climate change are explained. We try out engaging practical activities linking to our climate and space.  Finally, we look at ways that satellites can help us to combat...