Space - Our Place in the UniverseNN701

Get access to the UK Space Conference in Belfast and join us for a day of CPD through the lens of space. The European Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) and Deliberate Learning are partnering to bring you a full day of CPD, using teaching resources developed specifically for the Northern Ireland Curriculum.The CPD and...

Make science learning better – plan mathematics and science togetherNY078

Ensuring that the science curriculum is planned to take account of what pupils learn, particularly in mathematics’ is a key recommendation in Ofsted’s Finding the optimum: the science subject report, February 2023.This 2 day course aims to exemplify how science and mathematics education can be strengthened...

Using MyLearning for asynchronous or blended facilitationFD020

This short course will support you with understanding the functionality of the platform, will explain the rationale behind some of the components that you will find when leading CPD and provide you with guidance when supporting course discussions online.

Get started with the Teach Computing Curriculum in your primary schoolCO040

Find out how how to use the Teach Computing Curriculum to teach computing to primary school pupils. In this course you will explore freely available resources, looking at how they support the development of subject knowledge and skills in computing.  This will ensure that you can deliver the curriculum...

Digital multimedia in the primary classroomNC008

Teaching different subject areas using technology can be engaging and rewarding for children. Using multimedia technology to record learning can be an engaging alternative to writing. As well as developing learning of subject knowledge in the different STEM subjects, use of multimedia can also help support the...

Assessment of primary computingCP007

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...

Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Quality assurance of NCCE Professional Development LeadersFD050R

Engaging science in Year 1RP051

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 1 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 1 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 2RP052

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 2 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 2 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Aspiring intensive CPD - Professional Development Leader sessionFD002R

Hosted by Professional Development Leaders Mark Langley and Tanya Shields, this is a chance for those aspiring to be Professional Development Leaders of intensive CPD at the National STEM Learning Centre to find out more about the role. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and for you to find out...

An introduction to working scientificallyRP024

Improve children’s outcomes through effective teaching of scientific enquiry.Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. This course will support you to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising...

Big Bang FairRP715

Inspiring young people to consider a career in STEM related roles and give them an insight into the wealth of opportunities available to them.

Developing pupil led investigations – embedding working scientifically in the primary classroomRP026

To develop the independence of children thinking and communicating as real scientists is essential to deepen their scientific understanding. You will be able to facilitate and create rich, effective and exciting strategies that provide opportunities that embed and extend scientific skills

Developing subject understanding in....RP127

Each session includes a focus on working scientifically, considering the key aspects which might best be focussed on with this topic. For example, when teaching about forces, the teacher may wish to focus on gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions as...