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...

Support for your science and technology curriculumNW032

This course is for Science & Technology subject leaders in Primary schools and aims to provide assistance in designing a curriculum that meets the needs of the learners whilst also incorporating the new Curriculum for Wales’ key principles, considerations and priorities. Any enquiries, please email...

Vex GoNS012

VEX Go is a new and exciting product from VEX Robotics that helps us introduce the world of STEM, robotics and coding to our pupils. With the improved storage system, coloured parts for easy identification, fantastic ‘how to’ guides and a range of free activities for teachers to access, VEX have created a...

Creating an effective curriculum in key stage 3 and GCSE design and technologyNC213

Digital skills: computer-aided design (CAD) and modellingNC200

During this one day practical course, you’ll learn how to develop products using Computer Aided Design (CAD). You’ll get hands on experience from your experienced Professional Development Leader and develop a 3D product using specialist CAD software. Once you’ve created your prototype product, you...

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...

Developing an understanding of STEM in EYFSNC004

Within the EYFS Framework, there are countless opportunities to learn and develop through STEM. This course explores what these opportunities look like in an early years setting and how to plan for them. You will discover practical STEM ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as encouraging...

Developing an understanding of D&T in EYFSNC005

As an EYFS practitioner, you will be able to identify opportunities for D&T within early learning and across areas of the EYFS Framework. You will discover practical ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as adding to children’s understanding of the world.You will consider the...

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...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

CERN UK Teacher Study VisitNV200

PLEASE NOTE that both instances of the 2023-24 CERN UK Teacher Study Visit are full: however you can email to join a waiting listCERN is one of the world's most renowned research sites, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) amongst a huge range of other scientific experiments, where the very nature of the universe...

Effective middle leadership of STEM curriculum areasRP347

Designed to support middle leaders in their management of STEM curriculum areas, this CPD will develop your understanding of key priorities in STEM subject areas to support the improvement of teaching within your school context.Led by experienced STEM experts, you will be supported to ensure that you have the tools...

Let's play @ computer scienceNS010

Introducing indiNS014

This course will provide an introduction to Sphero indi and how this resource can be used in an Early/First level setting to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts.  We will encourage hands on practical experience with indi via live sessions and self-study resources. There will also be a...