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...

Bespoke primary trainingRP847

  

Bespoke courseRP850

We are able to offer any course from our professional development programme on an outreach or bespoke basis. Any course can be requested directly from the programme for your school or cluster of schools, or we can work with you to develop, refine and tailor the content and approach to meet your specific CPD needs...

Inspiring learners to study Triple ScienceRP781

Do you want to motivate Key stage 3 students to study triple science? This activity will help you identify students for triple science. You will use different sources of data to help you identify these students and examine ways to motivate students, enrich triple science learning and investigate STEM career resources...

Technicians supporting biology:11-16NY604

Biology can often be seen as the science subject with few practicals that are engaging and work successfully. On this course we will change that perception through a diverse range of practicals developed by ourselves and others that will highlight that biology can be taught through exciting and effective practical...

Physics for non-specialistsNW205

Are you teaching secondary school science and looking for a range of effective teaching strategies, particularly to help with your physics lesson plans? Need to pep up your Physics understanding? Worried about waves? Scared of space or rattled by radioactivity?Then this two day course is for you!Using stimulating...

Science for secondary probationersNS203

This course will build on the practical experiences provided by the Scottish Universities Science School, which is attended by the vast majority of science teachers in their initial teacher education year in Scotland, and offer further opportunities to consolidate and enhance professional networks.Through this...

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...

Taking science outsideRP111

The primary National Curriculum now has an emphasis on outdoor learning. Through this popular course we can offer practical advice to help you make the most of the resources around your school and beyond the classroom to inspire teaching and learning within a safe environment. Using the outside world will create...

Working scientifically in the primary curriculum - pupil led investigationsRP108

Pupils are enthused and motivated when they are involved in planning their own enquiries and when they can see the relevance of them to their everyday life. You will explore a range of techniques to draw out their ideas and develop strategies to inspire and incorporate these ideas into your science lessons.

What's new in Genetics?NW208

 This course will cover:a series of short talks from researchers and clinicians showcasing the latest developments in genomics, particularly in relation   to their application to medicine and health, including topics such as next generation sequencing and personalised medicine, amongst others....

Triple science: Preparing for linear assessmentRP788

This course identifies a range of potential barriers for teachers and students in responding to the move to the Linear Assessment model. It goes beyond looking at short term bolt on interventions to look at issues such as progression, tracking progress and how best to structure learning so students gain a deep, long...