How to embed open-ended investigative practical work into the science curriculumRX041

You will engage with the Gatsby Good Practical Science report and review strategies in order to plan and implement open-ended investigative practical work in the curriculum. This specifically addresses the Gatsby Practical Benchmark 8. The course will develop a deeper understanding of practical skills and the...

Leading Health and Safety in your science departmentRX018

Heads of department and key stages need to consider how effective the implementation of health and safety really is. Identify areas for development, understand the legal requirements and how you move towards everyone having a good understanding of effective health and safety. We will focus on the core areas of concern...

Maintaining your microscopesRX048

Microscopes are an expensive yet essential part of the science department, being used from from KS3 to KS5.Why do you need to care and maintain your microscope? How do you keep microscopes in good condition? How do you protect a microscope? Can I save money on maintenance costs by carrying this out in-house? Learn the...

Planning and Delivering a Remote Science LessonRX026

Develop the skills required to deliver remote science lessons in an effective and engaging way for your learners. You will have opportunity to consider the most effective ways of using the technology available and will be able to practise and reflect on mapping your existing lessons towards remote delivery

Secondary support for new staff / ECTsRX021

Develop an understanding of the key aspects of teaching science for ECTs, early career teachers or anyone returning to the classroom.  It covers managing behaviour including for practical work; lesson objectives and outcomes; planning a sequence of learning; questioning and assessment - including formative...

Subject knowledge enhancement : Biology Triple ScienceRX009

Explore background subject knowledge to help planning and teaching biology for key stage 4 (Triple Science) with a focus on coordination and control. Start your Triple Science teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your biology classes. 

Subject knowledge enhancement : KS4 BiologyRX008

This course will provide subject knowledge to help in planning and teaching biology for Key Stage 4 (Coordinated Science and Triple Science) with a focus on the genome, genes and gene expression and cell division. Develop your biology teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effectively, engaging your...

Subject knowledge enhancement : Physics Triple ScienceRX015

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 4 (Triple Science). Start your Triple Science teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your physics classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into...

Subject knowledge enhancement: Chemistry Triple ScienceRX012

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching Chemistry for Key Stage 4 (triple science). Gain the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your GCSE chemistry classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and...

Teaching assistants supporting science in primary schoolRX045

Designed for teaching assistants in primary schools, this course will consider how to work most effectively with a wide range of learners in science lessons.  The course contains a strong practical element and will help you to explore how to work safely with children with challenging behaviour.  Acquire a...

Technicians : Maintaining your prep roomRX022

Maintaining a science prep room can pose a number of challenges. Explore strategies to organise your prep room in an efficient way to maximise the operational side of delivering practical science lessons. You will look at ways to streamline practical requestions as well as how to document inventories and safety...

Technicians : Setting up your own STEM ClubRX024

This course is an introduction to running a successful STEM Club in school as a technician. The sessions will provide information about how to recruit members to your club, how to plan activities to engage and enthuse students and some sample activities and resources to get you started.

Working scientifically in primary scienceRX039

Supporting students to gain experience of STEM workplacesRP386

Working with STEM employersRP387