Design and technology in upper KS2SL806

Gain the confidence you need to teach upper key stage 2 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...

Using tinkering in the STEM curriculumSL808

Uncover what tinkering entails and explore its benefits within STEM subjects. Discover how to engage children in tinkering through open-ended activities and how tinkering fosters resilience and critical thinking. Explore practical strategies to inspire creativity and innovation in young learners, empowering them to...

Explore best practice in primary D&T assessmentSL809

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,...

Bringing engineering to the primary classroomSL350

Teaching engineering in primary schools provides inspiring opportunities to empower young children to solve real world problems in creative ways and use skills essential for future STEM careers. Explore the benefits of engineering in primary schools and includes project ideas to bring the wonder of engineering into...

Health and safety for engineering departmentsSL484

You will gain a deeper understanding of effective health and safety within engineering departments in schools and colleges. You will explore best practice, address common areas of concern and develop procedures for effective auditing and training, of staff and students alike.

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - face to faceCP229

Take your first steps towards teaching programming within Design and Technology, during this two-day course you’ll explore different programming techniques and how to apply them to popular platforms such as VEX, Crumble and Micro:Bit. You’ll consider how use-modify-create can be used in the classroom to...

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429

Take your first steps towards teaching programming within Design and Technology, during this course you’ll explore different programming techniques and how to apply them to popular platforms such as VEX, Crumble and Micro:Bit.You’ll consider how use-modify-create can be used in the classroom to support...

Preparing to take the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate test - short courseCP350

This short course will support you prepare for completing the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate programme, which will lead to you achieving a national certificate in computer science subject knowledge. By attending this course, you’ll gain support from an experienced Professional Development Leader, who...

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

Isaac Computer Science is an exciting, free learning platform, aimed at supporting students with the subject knowledge required for GCSE and A Level. During this short course, you’ll learn about the features available on the Isaac Computer Science platform, including how to:create a group (if you have your...

Assessment for learningNE711

“Learners do not always learn what we teach. That is why the most important assessment does not happen at the end of learning, it happens during the learning, when there is still time to do something with what you find out.” - Dylan Wiliam.This self-paced online course will help you ask better questions...

Differentiation for learningNE702

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Improving teaching through observationNE253

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. You will identify how to adapt your STEM curriculum, engaging your students in careers linked to their classroom learning. Learn from experienced educators who have adapted...

Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...