Teaching key stage 2 computing - module 2 - remoteCP453

This CPD follows on from the first module to fully cover the KS2 computing curriculum. Skilfully combining a wide range of software applications and multimedia such as video, images and sound, you will be better able to support children in creative and engaging project work across the whole primary curriculum. They...

Creative Teachers: Creative Learners - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN032

This is a 2 day online course for Primary Teachers and Science subject leaders in Primary schools that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Developing pupils metacognitive capabilities to help them become empowered learnersNN027

This course will explore the research evidence linked to cognitive science. The course will provided a variety of classroom approaches that can be used to support pupils to build their memories, develop their reasoning capabilities and become empowered to be life-long learners.

Finding the Fun in Primary Chemistry - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN030

Over the two days, teachers will develop confidence and experience of practical work directly linked to KS1 and KS2 World Around Us topics. Participants will rotate round more than 10 practicals, gain access to the resources and work with other teachers and coordinators to plan ways to embed the practicals into their...

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Light and Sound in the Primary CurriculumNN025

This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both online and a face to face hands-on practical workshop.  It will reinforce teachers’ subject knowledge of the topics light and sound and explore practical ways of extending pupils’ understanding through a progression of...

Ourselves and Other AnimalsNN023

This 3 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and face to face training. It will reinforce teachers' subject knowledge of the animal kingdom, address common misconceptions and explore practical ways of extending pupils' understanding and knowledge.

Teachers in Wales only. Cyber security for the new curriculum & cwre.NW047

KS2 Teachers in Wales Only.Come along to this fully funded CPD event on July 1st at the NDEC in Ebbw Vale to see first-hand what support the NDEC can offer your school to engage with the CWRE guidance for the New Curriculum. You will have the opportunity to book in sessions for learners, whilst learning how cyber...

Teaching STEM Through ICT - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN031

This 2 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by an initial face to face hands-on practical workshop and a follow up online session. The course will give you the opportunity to experience STEM in Minecraft (CCEA) activities and provide a guide of how to best use the resources in your classroom. There...

The Inventor’s Workshop - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN029

Teachers will be introduced to ideas for developing and enhancing their own Science and Technology subject knowledge within the World Around Us curriculum, and build confidence in supporting pupils to develop their learning through designing and building models.  The course will explore a range of inventions with...

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Explorify in your classroom. Teachers in Wales only.NW049

For Teachers in Wales only: A half day course to introduce primary teachers the different resources on the Explorify website, a free digital resource for teaching primary science.  Explorify promotes scientific talk, vocabulary and reasoning skills in your classroom. Whether you are new to Explorify, or a...

From crime scene to courtroom: who’s committed the enviro crime, and can you ensure they do time? Teachers in Wales only.NW048

With an environmental crime having been committed, educators take on the role of trainee Environment Officers and take part in a day of cross-curricular outdoor learning, hands on activities and challenges. Putting the Curriculum for Wales into action, can they investigate, gather evidence and build a case to...

How to use a science centre in your stem teaching. for teachers in wales only.NW043

A half day course to understand how science centres can enhance your STEM teaching.