Help! How do I lead primary computing? - residentialCP015

If you are new to leading primary computing, this CPD will develop your understanding of the role of a subject leader and support you to plan for improvements across the school. After helping you understand your role as a leader of computing, day one will dive into curriculum and assessment. You’ll explore your...

Leading and assessing primary computing - residentialCP016

Whether you are new to the role of computing subject leader or have been the leader for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. Day one will focus on raising the profile of computing in your school, though enriching the curriculum and bringing staff on board with the...

Developing the established primary science leaderNY003

If you have been a primary science subject leader for three years or more, this course will give you the strategies and support to help you move science forward in your school.  You will explore current best practice and identify ways of implementing this in your school. You will be able to extend your teaching...

Developing digital skills in science and D&TSL900

Effective computing transition from KS2-3CP415

Transition between primary and secondary schools is a superb opportunity to promote continuity in subjects, there are many opportunities to explore computing as a subject, whilst bridging the gap and fostering relationships with local schools.During this course, you will explore recent evidence on transition and its...

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

If we want to address the gender gap in computing, we need to start during the primary years. Discover research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies which resonate with girls so that computing can be more equitable and inclusive. This course will explore the current gender balance in computing education and delve...

Teaching key stage 1 computing - residentialCP001

Teaching computing at key stage 1 presents unique challenges due to the young age of the pupils. You must balance the foundational principles of computing with engaging and age-appropriate teaching methods, whilst also ensuring pupils have the digital skills to access the lessons and devices. In this two day...

Finding out what my children know in scienceSL032

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practice in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world. This course is ideal if you...

New and aspiring heads of scienceSL200

New to the role of head of a science subject or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking to acquire the necessary skills to gain promotion? Gain the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful by looking at four key areas of leading your own subject:  leading teams and change, Planning...

Leading assessment in secondary scienceSL202

We know that assessment in secondary science is crucial - and this course will ensure what you're doing is fit for purpose and informative.You'll look at the theory behind effective assessment and work towards a balance of different methods that are manageable, accessible and allow opportunities for feedback and...

Improving primary science teaching - what really works?SL019

Explore the latest developments and research in primary science and discover strategies to improve teaching that really work.  Develop your understanding of best practice in primary science through exploring the fundamentals of an effective science education and uncover how to implement these in your classroom....