Space Education Quality Mark induction for secondary schoolsSE200

The Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM) is designed to support schools and colleges using the subject of space to inspire and engage their students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.The SEQM is an award given to schools that have used the context of space to enhance learning across...

Assessment of primary computingCP007

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...

Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Based upon evidence, this two-day residential aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers on how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing them for their GCSE exams in computer science. During this residential, you’ll complete two courses:• Higher attainment in GCSE computer science...

Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Computing Cluster work group leader specialist and support moduleFD031R

This specialist and support module will allow you to be able to lead a work group as part of the computing cluster. The course will discuss what a work group is, how it fits within the cluster and what the role of a work group leader is including planning, facilitating discussion and evaluating. 

Quality assurance of NCCE Professional Development LeadersFD050R

Engaging science in Year 1RP051

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 1 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 1 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 2RP052

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 2 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 2 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

CERN UK Teacher Study VisitNV200

PLEASE NOTE that both instances of the 2023-24 CERN UK Teacher Study Visit are full: however you can email to join a waiting listCERN is one of the world's most renowned research sites, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) amongst a huge range of other scientific experiments, where the very nature of the universe...

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...

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...

An introduction to working scientificallyRP024

Improve children’s outcomes through effective teaching of scientific enquiry.Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. This course will support you to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising...

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