Managing the practical classroomSL214

Do you struggle with implementing behaviour management strategies in a laboratory where students are moving around and with science equipment and chemicals? Discover how to develop strong routines and classroom management techniques to help prevent behaviour incidents and ensure health and safety is at the forefront....

Summer school for ECTs teaching scienceSL256

This summer school is for science teachers who are Early Career Teachers (ECTs). where you will receive in-depth support around practical work, dealing with misconceptions and helping you plan for success in your first term's teaching. Experienced teaching colleagues will support you to consolidate your understanding...

Practical work in challenging settingsSL330

Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting - but we know money, staffing, safety and resource challenges can make carrying out practicals extremely challenging.In this course, you'll explore different ways of planning and delivering practical work. You'll learn...

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...

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...

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...

Beyond A level biologySL510

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level biology teaching, expand your own understanding and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in biology and looking to expand the contexts and ideas you already have from your own background in the subject.Explore the next steps...

Beyond A level chemistrySL511

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level chemistry teaching, expand your own understanding and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in chemistry and looking to expand the contexts and ideas you already have from your own background in the subject.Explore the next...

KS3 science for non-scientistsSL275

For those without a science background who are starting to deliver key stage 3 science as either a class teacher or in small group support.You will focus on the key principles needed to teach key stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics effectively and explore a range of teaching strategies and practical activities to...

Beyond A level physicsSL512

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level physics teaching, expand your own understanding and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in physics and looking to expand the contexts and ideas you already have from your own background in the subject.Explore the next steps...

Effective Health and Safety for Early Career TeachersSL210

Support those who are new to teaching science with the fundamentals of safe and effective practical work. We will cover what is needed in a school lab, how to produce risk assessments that help you and others do the practical well and give you support in dealing with things that can go wrong. This short remote CPD is...

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...

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...

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCP427

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...

Artificial intelligence (AI) in Key Stage 3 computingCP442

During this short course you will learn how to use generative AI safely and innovatively within the KS3 computing curriculum. Generative AI can now be used to create a wide range of media assets, you'll explore various platforms which can be used to generate text, image and sound assets. Guided by your Professional...