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

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...

Integrating climate change into the secondary curriculumRP359

Climate change is among the greatest threats and challenges of our time. From scientific analysis and technology to global political debate, tackling climate change requires a multi-disciplinary approach and encompasses a wide range of topics. During this course, you will learn about the science behind climate change...

Introducing the new science GCSEsRP230

An update of new GCSE and KS4 qualifications

Key Stage 3 science for non-science specialistsRP297

Does your school have non-science specialist teaching science at Key Stage 3? Indeed, are you a non-science specialist teaching science?This course is designed so that you will be able to teach pre-GCSE level science confidently whilst developing a repertoire of practical activities and embed working scientifically in...

Leading development in your science departmentRP310

This course is designed for science teachers who have the opportunity to lead change in their department. If you are a science curriculum leader or in a position of lead practitioner in your science department and you want to improve the student outcomes in science, then this course is for you.The initial session will...

Leading primary science in a special educational needs settingRP177

Leading science in a special educational needs setting has been developed to empower practioners working in SEND settings to discover the potential of the science curriculum for students.The course will provide a framework for participants to evaluate their current provision, identify their own next steps and improve...

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.

Managing effective practical work in Triple ScienceRP782

This course is designed for teachers who are new to teaching triple science with a particular interest in developing their use of practical work. Practical work can be a barrier to the effective delivery of triple science as some teachers feel they do not have the confidence, time or ability to develop their students...

Mathematics for post-16 scienceRP526

Focusing on the mathematical requirements for level 3 science courses. Identify the maths skills that cause issues and why learners struggle with certain concepts. Develop an understanding of common misconceptions and establish practical strategies to support the teaching of mathematical components of different...

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...

Meeting the demands of chemistry in the new A level specificationsRP514

This one day course will show how specific activities can be used to get across key concepts; use maths skills and develop practical skills in chemistry.It will focus on independent guidance covering the requirements of all the major exam board specifications.

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...