Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumNC006

This course is aimed specifically at design and technology subject leaders and teachers with a strong interest in leading design and technology. You will gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole...

Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumTY036

This course is aimed specifically at design and technology subject leaders and teachers with a strong interest in leading design and technology. You will gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole...

Inclusive and accessible STEM lessons for SEND learners: the role of technologyNC007

Technology and digital tools can support SEND learners in many ways. In this course, you will explore a range of digital tools to improve accessibility in STEM subjects: technology for communication, accessibility tools built into to mainstream applications, and apps and websites which support accessibility. You will...

Using technology to support primary scienceNC010

This course introduces a range of digital tools and devices which can be used to support learning in primary science.You will explore the importance of digital skills within primary science and their relevance to the subject, especially working scientifically. You will learn the importance of digital skills when using...

Summer school for early career teachers: Using multimedia and digital tools in STEMNC011

During the two days, you will explore how the use of technology can support curriculum aims. This course will support you in learning what is available and how to use it in the classroom both to create your own teaching resources and with pupils. You will discover the variety of multimedia tools available and how to...

Facilitating effective professional developmentFD101

This is the first course for teachers and other educational consultants who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course is designed to equip school and college based colleagues (teachers and technicians) with the skills to become an effective Course Leader of subject-specific CPD. It explores what makes...

SpaceportRP188

The UK is planning to develop several spaceports to launch rockets carrying satellites into space. In this session, discover why the UK is uniquely situated for satellite launching and take on the role of space scientists to consider the key criteria for a rocket launching site and the suitability of several possible...

Climate change and Earth from Space: remoteRP187

This course looks explains how scientists and engineers are tracking climate change from space, using satellites. The causes and consequences of climate change are explained. We try out engaging practical activities linking to our climate and space.  Finally, we look at ways that satellites can help us to combat...

Our Solar SystemRP189

Participants will take a trip around the Solar System and a journey through time to increase their knowledge and understanding of planetary bodies and key events in the history of the Universe. Discover how the context of space can be used to deliver activities to enthuse and engage, enriching and supporting the STEM...

Mission to the MoonRP186

During this exciting session, participants will increase their knowledge of the Moon and learn how real missions and space research can be used to inspire their pupils and improve their STEM skills. Build ‘lunar’ mountains and work scientifically to investigate the relationship between the height of...

East Riding Dogger Bank Primary Programme Closed/Bespoke CPDNY850

This network meeting provides an opportunity to meet with other schools from across the East Riding and build relationships with similar schools or staff with shared priorities.  We welcome the sharing of ideas, and any questions you may have about the Programme. If you would like to support other teachers across...

Developing digital skills through D&TNC002

This course will enable you to support pupils in developing creative, technical, and practical expertise in D&T through the use of digital technologies, building pupils’ digital skills and allowing them to participate in an increasingly technological world.During the course, you will have lots of hands-on...

Handling data and datalogging with the micro:bitNC003

Handling data is an area which spans several subjects at primary. This course introduces digital tools for data collection and handling and considers how they develop children’s learning in science, maths and computing whilst also building digital skills. This course will enable you to support pupils in...

Improving key stage 2 to key stage 3 science transitionNY732

This course is designed to support teachers working together from both feeder primary and secondary schools with effective science progression from key stage 2 to 3.You will explore the differences between science in primary and secondary schools and discover how to improve curriculum alignment, continuity and...

Embedding real life contexts in primary scienceNY070

Using authentic contexts, such as stories and real-life problems, enables pupils to engage with abstract and challenging ideas.This two-day course will explore ways to introduce contexts relating to people, animals, places, materials and problems solving. These strategies will enable pupils to understand the practical...