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...

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

Developing a sustainable futureRP391

A suite of training and resources that develop sustainable thinking with students. Activities will explore product lifecycle, product design and manufacture through a product tear down and a design task.

Developing learner’s resilience and independent learning skills in post 16 science RP523

Explore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5), cope with the challenges of independent learning and develop the resilience to endure a full post-16 programme. Develop strategies to ensure that the culture of the classroom is right and that learners develop the...

Effective middle leadership of STEM curriculum areasRP347

Designed to support middle leaders in their management of STEM curriculum areas, this CPD will develop your understanding of key priorities in STEM subject areas to support the improvement of teaching within your school context.Led by experienced STEM experts, you will be supported to ensure that you have the tools...

Excellent teaching and learning for A Level/KS5 biologyRP533

This course will allow you to reflect and build on your already developed teaching strategies. Making use of recent evidence, we will firstly explore what makes an excellent biology lesson and how to support students to become ‘hands on minds on’ learners. A practical session will allow you to reflect on...

Graphs for GCSE Science - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD013F

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...

How to enrich your science curriculum by engaging with external STEM partnersRP716

This one day event delivered as a series of workshops which will give advice and tips on how to boost STEM engagement for your school or college. We will share our local knowledge of STEM providers we have worked with and help you plan an enriched STEM activity calendar for your school or college to engage your...

Initial teacher training CPD for Science traineesRP286

Leading development in your science departmentRP310

This course is designed for science teachers who have the opportunity to lead change in their department. If you are a science curriculum leader or in a position of lead practitioner in your science department and you want to improve the student outcomes in science, then this course is for you.The initial session will...

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...