Post 16 science conferenceRP515

This one-day conference is running in collaboration with Dorset County Council to address key priorities in post-16 science education. The keynote address by Steve Jones, Director of CLEAPSS, will address the key changes to practical work and its assessment and will explore approaches to best prepare students for...

Raising aspirations: linking employability, careers and the post 16 science curriculum RP525

This course has been designed to help you explore methods to raise awareness of STEM-related career opportunities in your teaching. Discover how to interpret labour market information to inform curriculum planning, how to accurately map the curriculum to embed good careers guidance (including the Gatsby benchmarks)...

STEM ConferenceRP705

A STEM conference for primary, secondary and post-16 teachers that comprises of a keynote speech followed by a selection of different workshop sessions.

Supporting EAL learners in scienceRP348

This course addresses the issues that language barriers pose in the teaching and learning of science. You will be able to consider the nature of these barriers and how techniques such as substitution tables, translanguaging, exploratory talk and directed activities can make your science curriculum fully inclusive and...

Teaching A level biology for the first timeRP532

Are you teaching KS5 biology for the first time or have only recently started teaching the key stage 5 content? Are you considering the best approaches in delivering high quality A level biology teaching?This course will improve your confidence in the subject and help you maximise the outcomes for your students. You...

Using the Ofsted research review : science to move your curriculum towards excellenceRP364

Following the publication of the Ofsted Research Review: science in 2021, this course is designed to enable participants, from any phase, to review their curriculum against the key messages. The course will highlight the key findings and provide a facilitated forum for sharing ideas with peers. Participants will work...

Needs analysis: Post 16 / FERP908

Bespoke consultancy, generally carried out on a one-to-one basis, with a focus on development needs for the school

Needs analysis: TechniciansRP909

Bespoke consultancy, generally carried out on a one-to-one basis, with a focus on development needs for the school or college.

Associate PDL for Science TechniciansFD107

This course is designed to equip school and college-based technicians with the skills to become an effective facilitator of subject specific CPD. It explores what makes CPD effective and how its impact can be evaluated as well as providing new facilitators with the strategies and tools they need when leading learning...

Writing effective CPD content (PDLP Specialist and Support Module)FD017R

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality MarkWriting CPD is challenging; writing for others to deliver effectively, even more so. This short training session looks at evidence-based approaches to CPD, and how to develop impactful content that supports best CPD...

Small Scale ScienceNY343

Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting. In this course we will explore different ways of developing cheap and simple ways of doing practical work that meets secondary curriculum demands without breaking the budget!Together, we will look at ways of using everyday...

Introduction to the Science Leadership BenchmarksNX200

The groundbreaking Science Leadership Benchmarks are a framework for good science leadership, supporting the best possible science education for pupils.The seven benchmarks identify what excellent looks like and outlines frameworks split into chunks to help improve provision in schools.This short online webinar will...

Digital skills: cybersecurityNC202

As our reliance on the internet grows, it’s paramount that we protect ourselves from cyber-attacks. From understanding how cyber-attacks are developed to the prevention methods, this two-day residential will develop your technical understanding of cybersecurity.During this two-day residential, you’ll delve...

Developing your career as a science teacherNY345

Would you like to investigate how to improve your practice as a science teacher and further develop your career?Our speakers will being their own knowledge and experience of science teacher development to allow you consider what you do more deeply and maybe spark some new ideas! The day will consist of 3 input...

Post-16 bespoke supportRP598

We can support you in identifying the CPD support that you need, provide CPD activity directly from our programme of courses, or work with you to tailor the content to meet your requirements and delivered locally to you.