Light and Sound in the Primary CurriculumNN025

This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both online and a face to face hands-on practical workshop.  It will reinforce teachers’ subject knowledge of the topics light and sound and explore practical ways of extending pupils’ understanding through a progression of...

Practical Chemistry for TechniciansNN606

Chemistry is often the most time consuming of the three sciences for a technician to provide a service for and although the practical general are more reliable there are often greater concerns around health and safety and preparation skills. This course will help you as a technician provide effective chemistry...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Practical Physics for TechniciansNN605

Are you a technician that has to prepare physics practicals for science lessons? If so then this course could be useful for you. Through a mixture of live online demonstrations, discussions and looking at online resources we will explore a range of common (and not so common) physics practicals and how to make sure...

Physics for Non SpecialistsNN224

This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide teaching approaches linked to a range of fundamental physics...

Transforming Learning in the Secondary Classroom using Formative Teaching ApproachesNN223

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Super stem!NS013

Through a range of hands-on practical activities delegates will explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts and link these to areas of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these practical activities and concepts can be used to support...

Programming with Python – ResidentialCP283

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this three day pathway you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

Creative digital media projectsCP414

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...

Cardiff university, the bumble bee and the science curriculum!NW041

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Writing effective CPD content (PDLP Specialist and Support Module)FD017R

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality MarkWriting CPD is challenging; writing for others to deliver effectively, even more so. This short training session looks at evidence-based approaches to CPD, and how to develop impactful content that supports best CPD...

Starting a STEM Club in a primary schoolSC200

STEM Clubs are proven to enrich pupil learning, understanding and enjoyment of STEM subjects, helping to improve skill sets through fun and creative extra-curricular sessions. The workshop explores best practice, ideas, opportunities, hints, tips and advice that will assist new and experienced primary school club...

Creative teachers:creative learnersNW037