Chemistry for non-specialists: an introductionRP308

Chemistry for non specialists: an introduction is specifically aimed at teachers who are not chemistry specialists and wish to become more confident at teaching chemistry. It will take a hands on approach to a range of topics that are being set by the different boards for GCSE with a practical element during the...

Engineering bench skillsNS220

Engineering Bench Skills is the first part of modular course programme which focuses on developing key practical skills. Teachers and technicians will find these skills useful for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The 2 day course will involve...

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.

Science Mark - PlatinumRP304

Science Mark is a quality standard designed to recognise and celebrate good, excellent and outstanding practice in school and college science departments across the UK.

Science Mark - GoldRP303

Science Mark is a quality standard designed to recognise and celebrate good, excellent and outstanding practice in school and college science departments across the UK. 

Science Mark - SilverRP302

Science Mark is a quality standard designed to recognise and celebrate good, excellent and outstanding practice in school and college science departments across the UK.

Potions and simple chemistry practicals for the classroom (teachers in Wales only)NW018

Potions is a topic within Wales and Cardiff University has developed a potions themed workshop for key stage 2 pupils. The chemistry underpinning this successful activity is simple and can be found in your kitchen!  This workshop will train teachers to use these activities and for the pupils to be chemists in the...

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...

Teaching the new science curriculum: physicsNE703

Buy Now via https://www.tes.com/institute/physics-cpd-courseAdam Little is a Professional Development Leader for Physics at the National STEM Learning Centre, and leads this course on teaching physics at Key Stage 4 for non-specialists and early career teachers. He covers the main areas of physics such as energy and...

Teaching practical science: physicsNE706

Go beyond ‘recipe following’ and use practical work in physics to support explanation of theory.This course allows you to explore the relationship between theoretical concepts and practical work.  You’ll develop and share creative ways of teaching practical physics with approaches that are...

Welsh Chemistry teacher and technician conferenceNW217

 The Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with Bangor University, Techniquest and STEM Learning are offering a free day of presentations, discussions and workshops for chemistry teachers and technicians. There will be differentiated sessions for teachers of chemistry and for science technicians. The...

UK CanSat competition teacher workshop SY200

This workshop is aimed at teachers who have entered a team into the UK CanSat competition. The first day of the workshop will be made up of the Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration course (you may be eligible for a bursary for this course) and the Raspberry Pi Pico course   Following...

Teaching practical science: biologyNE707

There are only so many ways a student can look at an onion cell, so how do we engage students with biology practicals? It is essential that students studying biology are given the opportunity to practice and embed understanding of practical skills in preparation for assessment of their learning.In this course, you...

Teaching practical science: chemistryNE705

Go beyond ‘recipe following’ and use practical work in chemistry to support explanation of theory. It is essential that students studying chemistry are given the opportunity to practice and embed understanding of practical skills in preparation for the assessment of their learning. This online course...