ECT national conference: Teaching primary scienceNY079

Whether you’re just starting teaching or in your first 5 years of teaching, join us at the STEM Learning Centre in York to develop your ideas and confidence to teach primary science.We’re delighted to welcome a range of subject experts to run keynote sessions and workshops all aimed at providing practical...

How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Understanding the primary science curriculumNY062

Over this 4-day course you will learn how to effectively and confidently deliver the primary science curriculum and build your in-depth subject knowledge. You will also participate in practical tasks aimed at bringing primary science to life.You will discover how to get children to ask and answer scientific questions...

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...

Marty v2NS021

This course will provide an introduction to Marty V2, and how this fantastic resource can be used to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts across the primary setting. While this PL is targeted primarily at First/Second level, Marty V2 can be used as an unplugged Computing Science resource or...

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...

Design and technology in upper KS2TY042

Design and technology in lower KS2TY041

Gain the confidence you need to teach lower KS2 primary design and technology. This short course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to deliver the D&T curriculum effectively.Through this course you will learn how to plan opportunities for children to be creative and use their...

Essential science for primary subject leadersNY068

Investigating the human bodyNS018

Two days of face-to-face professional learning at SSERC in Dunfermline, with a variety of activities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching about the human body at First and Second Level.  With a focus on the Biological Systems Organiser within CfE, we will explore activities which could be used...

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...

Assessing Primary Design and TechnologyTY031

This course will give primary leaders and teachers of design and technology the opportunity to explore best practice in assessment. You will examine the role of both formative and summative assessment in primary D&T and discover how to implement them in your school. You will explore assessment strategies,...

Exploring best practice in primary scienceNY081

This course will explore the latest developments and research in primary science. You will explore the fundamentals of primary science and discover how to implement these in your classroom. You will become familiar with the EEF Report - improving Primary Science and discover strategies and hands on ideas for...

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...