Teaching primary science - Getting startedSL018

New to Teaching Primary Science?   We will support you in developing essential knowledge and practical strategies to inspire your pupils.  We will begin by delving into the primary science curriculum, helping you identify key concepts and approaches that form the foundations of effective science...

Using tinkering in the STEM curriculumSL808

Uncover what tinkering entails and explore its benefits within STEM subjects. Discover how to engage children in tinkering through open-ended activities and how tinkering fosters resilience and critical thinking. Explore practical strategies to inspire creativity and innovation in young learners, empowering them to...

Teaching and learning with Microsoft Office at primarySL905

Develop your confidence using a range of Microsoft tools across the primary curriculum. Developing key digital skills, enhancing teaching approaches, and creating innovative learning experiences. Key aspects include:Empowering educators - the course ensures that teachers are proficient users of Microsoft products,...

Embedding effective leadership in secondary scienceSL336

Are you just starting out as head of subject or do you have experience behind you as head of key stage, biology, chemistry or physics? Are you now looking to develop your skills further and strive for continuous improvement in the Head of Science role; to be ‘thriving not surviving’?This course will help...

Health and safety for science techniciansSL600

Technicians are at the heart of every science department, playing a crucial role in supporting effective practical work. With this comes a role in ensuring that the department is safe.Develop a good foundation for carrying out effective health and safety, to support you in your job, but also to support teachers and...

Designing your science curriculum for successSL211

High-quality teaching and learning is underpinned by effective curriculum design. You will explore different evidence-informed aspects of a well thought-out curriculum and how to develop these in your own department.  Take the  chance to consider effective subject knowledge and  progression to help...

Explore best practice in primary D&T assessmentSL809

This course will give primary leaders and teachers of design and technology the opportunity to explore best practice in assessment. You will examine the role of both formative and summative assessment in primary D&T and discover how to implement them in your school. You will explore assessment strategies,...

Bringing engineering to the primary classroomSL350

Teaching engineering in primary schools provides inspiring opportunities to empower young children to solve real world problems in creative ways and use skills essential for future STEM careers. Explore the benefits of engineering in primary schools and includes project ideas to bring the wonder of engineering into...

Embedding climate change in secondary scienceSL213

Climate science is a quickly changing and often a motivating topic for students. Investigate where we teach climate science across the biology, chemistry and physics curriculum and look at developing the student understanding as a holistic approach in the separate sciences.Investigate interesting and engaging contexts...

Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in scienceSL274

Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with prior attainment up to grade 5 in GCSE Science? As there are many reasons for lower prior attainment, we will explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning and engage pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations in the subject. We will...

Reaching for grade 9 in scienceSL271

During this course you will review strategies to enable the students with high prior attainment to aim for grade 9, allowing them to develop a much deeper understanding of the science content and context.Look at how you can help students create complex schema, provide high quality practical work and structure lessons...

Using technology to teach mathematics for scienceSL465

Embedding the use of technology in your science teaching practice can boost your students’ learning, create meaningful learning experiences, bring data to life and help to deepen students’ understanding of key concepts. Discover best practice and a range of technology ready to be successfully implemented...

Maths in GCSE ScienceSL461

There is significant overlap between science and mathematics curricula at key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5, but students’ experience of shared topics is often very different in the two subjects. Are applications from science regularly used to explore concepts in maths lessons? Are the mathematical...

Summer School for ECTs teaching scienceNY255

Teach and learn with AISL954

Generative AI can be a transformative tool for teaching, and can save time on routine tasks. This course will help you understand AI fundamentals and their implications in educaton - and reduce your workload. You'll also find out how to use generative AI models to support adaptive teaching and strategic school...