Making powerful connections between primary literacy and scienceRP114

You will explore a range of strategies designed to improve children's ability to use scientific language. You will be able to maximise the opportunities for developing literacy skills and improving attainment in science by planning lessons in which children communicate science ideas, knowledge and understanding.

Managing effective practical work in Triple ScienceRP782

This course is designed for teachers who are new to teaching triple science with a particular interest in developing their use of practical work. Practical work can be a barrier to the effective delivery of triple science as some teachers feel they do not have the confidence, time or ability to develop their students...

Mathematics for post-16 scienceRP526

Focusing on the mathematical requirements for level 3 science courses. Identify the maths skills that cause issues and why learners struggle with certain concepts. Develop an understanding of common misconceptions and establish practical strategies to support the teaching of mathematical components of different...

Maximising learning in practical scienceRP358

The Gatsby Good Practical Science report is the starting point for this course as schools return to embedding hands-on practical science into their curriculum delivery.You will develop tools and strategies to ensure that practical work that you incorporate into your teaching / curriculum is purposeful and builds on...

Meeting the demands of chemistry in the new A level specificationsRP514

This one day course will show how specific activities can be used to get across key concepts; use maths skills and develop practical skills in chemistry.It will focus on independent guidance covering the requirements of all the major exam board specifications.

Metacognition and self-regulated learning in scienceRP350

This course explores the concept of metacognition and self-regulated learning. Based on the latest educational research, the course focuses on what is meant by self-regulated learning and how the interplay of knowledge (self, strategies and motivation), planning, monitoring and evaluation determine a successful...

New and recently qualified teachers' conferenceRP214

Outstanding teachers continuously reflect, and in the early stages of your science teaching career it is important to reflect with your peers and identify areas of subject knowledge and pedagogy where you will need further support.Drawing on the experiences of expert leaders and other practitioners will give you new...

Number for GCSE Science - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD014f

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...

Outstanding teaching and learning in A level / KS5 physicsRP528

Physics for non-specialistsRP208

If you have been asked to teach physics and it is outside your specialist area, this course is for you.It has been developed with the Institute of Physics and throughout the course we will develop your understanding of the principles of physics and the skills and strategies needed to teach the subject effectively and...

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...

Practical work in primary scienceRP180

Children must be given extended opportunities to participate in practical work which is relevant, challenging and set in a range of contexts.During this course you will take part in activities that will develop your understanding and ability to recognise and plan for effective practical work across the primary years...

Primary conferenceRP124

Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching along side time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners. Please see each entry for more detail of the focus in your locality. 

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)...

Raising attainment in primary scienceRP103

Where there has been a drop in attainment in science it is important to identify and evaluate possible causes and consider strategies for making good lessons outstanding. During this course you will make use of self-evaluation strategies to develop an understanding of the key issues relating to the raising of...