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...

Teaching primary science: human spaceflightNE002

The context of human spaceflight provides an engaging way for learning STEM subjects. There are many topics in the primary science curriculum where you can use the theme of space to engage pupils. For example, designing an astronaut’s space suit can bring in aspects of the science curriculum to do with...

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...

Fabrication skillsNS222

Fabrication Skills is the second part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The course will allow technicians and teachers to...

Salters' festival of chemistry: teacher programmeRP309

This teacher programme is specifically aimed at teachers attending the Salters' Festival of Chemistry with their students at Truro College on 6 June 2017. Whilst their students are taking part in the competition the teachers will have the opportunity to take part in the parallel  CPD programme. There will be sessions...

Laboratory science national 5NS700

 A new course, Skills for work: laboratory science national 5, has recently been introduced into schools and colleges in Scotland. This course offers participants the opportunity to explore laboratory procedures and practices which can be used in delivery across the Laboratory science national 5 course. Combined...

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...