Developing pupil led investigations – embedding working scientifically in the primary classroomRP026

To develop the independence of children thinking and communicating as real scientists is essential to deepen their scientific understanding. You will be able to facilitate and create rich, effective and exciting strategies that provide opportunities that embed and extend scientific skills

Developing working scientifically outside the classroomRP025

Effective strategies which embrace working scientifically outside the classroom enhance enquiry skills. You will be able to build on, and extend, children’s abilities by applying different approaches to plan and resource rich learning opportunities.

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...

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...

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...

Teaching science mattersRP867

Annual cross phase development of Derby and Derbyshire SLP covering data harvest, primary assessments, inspiring outdoors and STEM ambassadors

Tinkering as an approach to learning across the STEM curriculumRP091

This course is an introduction to using tinkering as an approach to learning in science, computing and D&T and to build resilience in pupils at primary level

Associate PDL for Science TechniciansFD107

This course is designed to equip school and college-based technicians with the skills to become an effective facilitator of subject specific CPD. It explores what makes CPD effective and how its impact can be evaluated as well as providing new facilitators with the strategies and tools they need when leading learning...

Leadership in STEMNS230

Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across a number of areas including STEM policy, leadership in schools, Health and Safety and more. Participants will also complete a practitioner enquiry and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.  The Leadership in...

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...

Let's play @ computer scienceNS010

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...

Design and technology in KS1TY040

Gain the confidence you need to teach KS1 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 imaginations...