How to enrich your science curriculum by engaging with external STEM partnersRP716

This one day event delivered as a series of workshops which will give advice and tips on how to boost STEM engagement for your school or college. We will share our local knowledge of STEM providers we have worked with and help you plan an enriched STEM activity calendar for your school or college to engage your...

Initial teacher training CPD for Science traineesRP286

Linking core subjects: science and mathematicsRP113

Making powerful connections between primary literacy and scienceRP114

You will explore a range of strategies designed to improve children's ability to use scientific language. You will be able to maximise the opportunities for developing literacy skills and improving attainment in science by planning lessons in which children communicate science ideas, knowledge and understanding.

Maximising learning in practical scienceRP358

The Gatsby Good Practical Science report is the starting point for this course as schools return to embedding hands-on practical science into their curriculum delivery.You will develop tools and strategies to ensure that practical work that you incorporate into your teaching / curriculum is purposeful and builds on...

Metacognition and self-regulated learning in scienceRP350

This course explores the concept of metacognition and self-regulated learning. Based on the latest educational research, the course focuses on what is meant by self-regulated learning and how the interplay of knowledge (self, strategies and motivation), planning, monitoring and evaluation determine a successful...

Raising attainment in primary scienceRP103

Where there has been a drop in attainment in science it is important to identify and evaluate possible causes and consider strategies for making good lessons outstanding. During this course you will make use of self-evaluation strategies to develop an understanding of the key issues relating to the raising of...

Science for lower attaining students: supporting the 1-3 agendaRP296

Within schools there are likely to be students for whom appropriate outcomes at the end of Key Stage 4 in science are in the range of grades 1 to 3.This course is designed to address needs, provision and practice for these students.

Stretch and challenge of pupils in scienceRP349

This course outlines how to develop teaching and curriculum design to stretch and challenges pupils in science. Participants will gain an understanding of what stretch and challenge should look like based on evidence from Ofsted and research. Participants will develop a tool kit of strategies to support teaching and...

Teaching A level /KS5 physics for the first timeRP527

Are you teaching KS5 physics for the first time? Perhaps you have been teaching it for a few years and are now looking for some new ideas to tackle the most common misconceptions and to get the most out of practical work? This course will improve your confidence in the subject and help you maximise the outcomes for...

Teaching A level biology for the first timeRP532

Are you teaching KS5 biology for the first time or have only recently started teaching the key stage 5 content? Are you considering the best approaches in delivering high quality A level biology teaching?This course will improve your confidence in the subject and help you maximise the outcomes for your students. You...

Using the Ofsted research review : science to move your curriculum towards excellenceRP364

Following the publication of the Ofsted Research Review: science in 2021, this course is designed to enable participants, from any phase, to review their curriculum against the key messages. The course will highlight the key findings and provide a facilitated forum for sharing ideas with peers. Participants will work...

Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

Some children seem to naturally flourish in computing, while others need more support to reach their potential. This CPD aims to give every child an excellent computing education in primary school, opening up future study and employment routes and closing attainment gaps. You will consider how culture, gender,...

Associate PDL for Science TechniciansFD107

This course is designed to equip school and college-based technicians with the skills to become an effective facilitator of subject specific CPD. It explores what makes CPD effective and how its impact can be evaluated as well as providing new facilitators with the strategies and tools they need when leading learning...

Leadership in STEMNS230

Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across a number of areas including STEM policy, leadership in schools, Health and Safety and more. Participants will also complete a practitioner enquiry and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.  The Leadership in...