STEM in outdoors education ( Teachers in Wales only)NW028

 A mostly practical CPD event to develop confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to connecting young children to the environment to increase nature based learning and health opportunities.You will experience a range of simple but effective sensory activities using minimal resources, which can be used in...

Assessing learning and development in the outdoors (Teachers in Wales only)NW027

 This one-day course will look at different ways to assess learning and development in the outdoors, including the wider benefits of health and increased physical activity.  Any enquiries, please email Wales Administrator: joss@techniquest.org

Effective leadership in science (Teachers in Wales only)NW024

 For Primary & Secondary Teachers in WALES ONLYDevelop a toolbox of leadership ideas, which you will be able to draw on immediately and in the future to help you maximise the impact you can have in your role as a leader in school.You will explore how leaders can:create a vision for science teaching and...

Responsive teaching in STEMNW703

How can you find out and respond to what pupils do and do not know so that all pupils are challenged, engaged, motivated, active and move forward in their learning?This hands-on two-day course will draw on best formative practices from research. Explore a range of classroom activities that can be taken away and used...

Teaching primary science: exploring spaceNE003

Explore the Moon, Mars and deep space with your primary pupils through practical activities and the exciting context of space exploration when teaching the primary curriculum. Learn about current and future space missions, aiming to explore our solar system and beyond. Discover effective ways in which to engage pupils...

The science of learningNE709

What is learning? How does it work? On this online, self-paced course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon educational neuroscience and psychology (and combating neuroscience myths), you will...

Planning to maximise learningNE710

As a teacher who wants to promote the learning of your pupils, you'll want to make evidence-informed judgements and apply a range of approaches to respond and adapt teaching during and in between lessons.  Experts in assessment for learning, Emeritus Professor Dylan Wiliam, Dr Chris Harrison and Andrea Mapplebeck...

Space in the classroom: teacher conferenceSX003

Would you like to see ESA astronaut Tim Peake? We’re running a one-day conference, aimed at teachers in primary, secondary and FE who want to bring space into their classrooms. Running on 22 February 2018, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Connection to nature (Teachers in Wales only)NW021

A mostly practical CPD event to develop confidence, knowledge and skills in relation to connecting young children to the environment to increase nature based learning and health opportunities.You will experience a range of simple but effective sensory activities using minimal resources, which can be used in school...

Oxfordshire primary science twilight programmeRP159

This series of three twilight sessions is designed for primary teachers who are keen to ensure they realise the potential of the primary science curriculum to inspire and nuture pupil curiosity, facilitate 'hands-on' practical science with real world contexts and adequately assess pupil knowledge, understanding and...

Teaching primary science: getting startedNE708

Develop your confidence in doing practical science in the primary classroom. Whether you are new to teaching science, or you are the science subject lead in your school, you will find practical guidance, see how practical science works in the classroom and learn from experienced teachers. This online course has been...

Crunch twighlight - invitation onlyNB014

An exclusive evening invitation to explore The Crunch resources and everything the National STEM Learning Centre has to offer.

Your school ground - a teaching and learning opportunity (teachers in Wales only)NW017

Natural Resources Wales’ purpose is to ensure that the natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used, now and in the future.This course focuses on natural resource management, specifically the topic of improving biodiversity in school grounds settings. Any enquiries, please email Wales...

Differentiation for learningNE702

Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...