Environment Agency Grand Challenge placement (Clean Growth), IpswichGC207

Location: Environment Agency, Iceni House, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD3 day Clean Growth Grand Challenge placements are available with the Environment Agency, supported by a £1000 bursary and two days of guided planning and reflection.The final part of the programme is a one-day professional development...

Teaching key stage 1 computing - residentialCP001

Teaching computing at key stage 1 presents unique challenges due to the young age of the pupils. You must balance the foundational principles of computing with engaging and age-appropriate teaching methods, whilst also ensuring pupils have the digital skills to access the lessons and devices. In this two day...

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003

Programming is large part of the computing curriculum and one which is taught in each year group at primary school. This course will ensure subject leaders are confident in supporting colleagues to understand what primary programming entails; from developing simple algorithms to designing programs to meet specific...

Lessons learned from Summer 2018: improving outcomes in GCSE scienceRP717

This course is is suitable for team leaders, KS4 managers and teachers of science. It will focus on the analysis of student performance in the summer exams (both combined and separate sciences) and the examiners’ analysis of aspects that candidates found challenging.  This will be linked with the use of effective...

Developing learner’s resilience and independent learning skills in post 16 science RP523

Explore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5), cope with the challenges of independent learning and develop the resilience to endure a full post-16 programme. Develop strategies to ensure that the culture of the classroom is right and that learners develop the...

Aspire to STEM Design & Technology - INVITATION ONLYAB701

This activity is open to Aspire to STEM participating schools. Those eligible schools will be notified.

Cutting edge psychologyNW506

Join psychologists from Cardiff University to learn more about the latest advances in the fast-moving field of psychology research. Bring cutting-edge research into your secondary classroom following a day filled with expert talks and interactive sessions!The day will include;a visit to the brand new Development...

Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. You will identify how to adapt your STEM curriculum, engaging your students in careers linked to their classroom learning. Learn from experienced educators who have adapted...

Assessment for learningNE711

“Learners do not always learn what we teach. That is why the most important assessment does not happen at the end of learning, it happens during the learning, when there is still time to do something with what you find out.” - Dylan Wiliam.This self-paced online course will help you ask better questions...

From raindrop to kettleNW226

This one day course will provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to teach elements of the ICT, numeracy, literacy, ESDGC, science, history and geography curricula using the Rivers Dee and Tryweryn as examples.Topics covered will include river systems, water resource management, flooding and man’s...

From raindrop to kettle (teachers in Wales only)NW026

This one day course will provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to teach elements of the ICT, numeracy, literacy, ESDGC, science, history and geography curricula using the Rivers Dee and Tryweryn as examples.Topics covered will include river systems, water resource management, flooding and man’s...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth 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.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...

Super science and terrific technologyNS006

Through hands-on practical activities we will explore STEM concepts in the context of Curriculum for Excellence. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and encourage STEM skills with learners from early to second level. Participants will be asked to report back on what they have taken from the course and...

Technology makerspaceNS224

Our Technology makerspace course has been developed specifically for technology teachers and technicians who wish to learn and develop skills in the following areas; laser cutting, 3D printing, sublimation printing and vinyl cutting. These skills are essential for anyone wishing to introduce some of these newer...

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...