Engaging science in Year 5RP055

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 5 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 5 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 6RP056

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 6 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 6 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Subject leadership: Providing the evidence for a subject discussionRP057

This course will support new and established subject leaders prepare for a deep dive or subject discussion in primary science. The activities in this course will enable you to communicate what you want pupils to learn and why. You will also be able to identify school-based evidence to support your discussions and...

Secondary bespokeNB299

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.

Professional Development Leader Programme: School Level SupportFD021R

PDLs will participate in this session to understand the methods of engagement support and action planning needed to deliver the school engagement programme, including all of the resources and tools they will have at their disposal. 

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...

New to teaching A level physics: year 12NY352

Are you starting out teaching A level physics just in year 12? Even for teachers with a physics background it can be daunting to deliver for the first time. This course will support you with effective teaching and learning at year 12 A level in physics. Common student misconceptions, the key substantive knowledge as...

Aspiring intensive CPD - Professional Development Leader sessionFD002R

Hosted by Professional Development Leaders Mark Langley and Tanya Shields, this is a chance for those aspiring to be Professional Development Leaders of intensive CPD at the National STEM Learning Centre to find out more about the role. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and for you to find out...

Active learning approaches in physics key stage 3 and key stage 4RP281

The course will enable you to create active learning approaches to the most challenging content of the key stage 3 and key stage 4 physics courses. We will clarify physics concepts, explore misconceptions and develop techniques that engage and inspire your students in lessons and beyond.The course will be delivered by...

Adding value and helping students make progress in post 16 science RP524

This course will give you the chance to gain an understanding of the drivers and barriers to student progress, and discover teaching and learning strategies to maximise progress of learners. Learn how to use analytical data to diagnose and remedy problems/issues, and develop practical strategies to ensure that all...

Algebra for GCSE Science - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD015f

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality Mark and who want to offer maths in science sessions on behalf of their Science Learning Partnership.Develop subject knowledge and teaching strategies to confidently deliver mathematics elements of the GCSE science...

An introduction to working scientificallyRP024

Improve children’s outcomes through effective teaching of scientific enquiry.Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. This course will support you to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising...

Behaviour management in scienceRP222

During this training you will look at how you can develop your classroom style with strategies to create a positive learning environment: helping to encourage all students to engage with science and make progress in their learning. You will discuss ways you can react to common (and uncommon) examples of misbehaviour...

Big Bang FairRP715

Inspiring young people to consider a career in STEM related roles and give them an insight into the wealth of opportunities available to them.

Building labour market information into the STEM CurriculumRP380