Effective delivery of blended practical workRX029

Delivery of practical science is likely to remain a challenge for a considerable time, given the current climate of uncertainty. It is therefore timely to look at strategies, techniques and resources that can support the delivery of practical science via blended delivery methods. The purpose of this course will be to...

Technicians: Health and SafetyRX023

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...

KS3 Curriculum ProgressionRP775

This short course addresses factors to consider when planning an effective KS3 curriculum.  Progression to KS4 is considered as well as initial suggestions of the new Ofsted inspection framework along with other research fndings.  Participants will consider how they might sequence a KS3 curriculum, focusing...

T Level Health & Science Teach Event (NCFE/STEM Learning Collaboration)NB502

This collaborative in-person event hosted by NCFE and STEM Learning is aimed at staff delivering the T levels in Health, Science & Healthcare Science. The purpose of this event is to develop understanding of effective teaching practice and facilitate networking between providers delivering the T levels. Throughout...

STEM Learning Cross Regional Networking EventRP062

Based on the emerging needs of the regional network, these meetings will provide a valuable opportunity to collaborate with network partners in collectively achieving improved outcomes. These meetings will be focused on 1-2 key priorities determined by the emerging needs of the regional network 

Maths for A level chemistryNY297

Practical work for T level scienceNY507

Are you starting out teaching the new T level science? Even for teachers with a science background it can be daunting to deliver a new qualification for the first time. This course will support you with effective teaching and learning of the practical skills covered in the core component of the T level. Common student...

Sustainable STEMNS017

Two days of face-to-face professional learning at SSERC in Dunfermline, with a variety of activities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching aspects of Sustainability at Early, First and Second Level.  We will explore activities from across the STEM curriculum which could be used to help to meet a...

Effective transition between year 6 and year 7 in scienceRX028

This course will focus on how to establish effective transition between year 6 and year 7 in science. You will have the opportunity to consider the nature and content of the year 6 science curriculum, how to develop creative activities that build on prior learning and how to use diagnostic teaching to identify and...

Investigations for advanced higher biologyNS511

This 3-day course will explore a range of practical and fieldwork activities aligned to the course specification for SQA AH Biology.  Lab techniques outlined within unit 1 will be explored within the context of wider investigations that can be performed in class to engage learners with relevant science...

Techniques for Senior Phase BiologyNS237

This 2-day courses will focus on a range of practical techniques that support the delivery of the NQ biology courses, including N4, N5, Higher and Advanced Higher biology. This will include techniques such as PCR, electrophoresis, enzyme studies, chromatography and bioinformatics. To apply for this course please...

Curriculum development in partnership with STEM employersNC211

This evidence-informed CPD supports leaders in technical and vocational subjects to develop a rich and relevant curriculum, drawing on support from employers in impactful and efficient ways, and building relevant skills, employability and aspiration among young people. Participants will consider how and when...

An introduction to teaching robotics using VEXcode VR - short courseCP301

Assessment and progression in KS3 computing - BlendedCP213

This course is aimed at computing subject leaders and secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure rapid progression through Key Stage 3 by ensuring formative and summative assessment is planned and utilised in their subject and in particular what it looks like in programming. Participants will get the...

Computer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231

Computer programs are written in a language that humans understand, but what about the computer itself? Every piece of software, and the instructions and data it contains, is made up of 1’s and 0’s, handled by the central processing unit or CPU.Explore the core of a modern computer - the processor. Learn...