Metacognition and self-regulated learning in scienceRP350

This course explores the concept of metacognition and self-regulated learning. Based on the latest educational research, the course focuses on what is meant by self-regulated learning and how the interplay of knowledge (self, strategies and motivation), planning, monitoring and evaluation determine a successful...

Number for GCSE Science - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD014f

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...

Practical work in primary scienceRP180

Children must be given extended opportunities to participate in practical work which is relevant, challenging and set in a range of contexts.During this course you will take part in activities that will develop your understanding and ability to recognise and plan for effective practical work across the primary years...

Science for lower attaining students: supporting the 1-3 agendaRP296

Within schools there are likely to be students for whom appropriate outcomes at the end of Key Stage 4 in science are in the range of grades 1 to 3.This course is designed to address needs, provision and practice for these students.

Secondary science NQT Essentials - 2 part courseRP284

This is a network meeting to give science NQT's, trainee teachers and inexperienced teachers a forum to meet and chat to share experience.

Securing the grades - supporting science in the new 1-9 GCSEsRP331

With the first examination of the new 9 to 1 graded science GCSEs in June 2018, the Science Learning Partnerships have drawn together a series of workshops to help you and your science teams prepare your students and yourselves as we approach the examination season. Sessions will include:from practical to...

STEM ConferenceRP705

A STEM conference for primary, secondary and post-16 teachers that comprises of a keynote speech followed by a selection of different workshop sessions.

Stretch and challenge of pupils in scienceRP349

This course outlines how to develop teaching and curriculum design to stretch and challenges pupils in science. Participants will gain an understanding of what stretch and challenge should look like based on evidence from Ofsted and research. Participants will develop a tool kit of strategies to support teaching and...

Supporting EAL learners in scienceRP348

This course addresses the issues that language barriers pose in the teaching and learning of science. You will be able to consider the nature of these barriers and how techniques such as substitution tables, translanguaging, exploratory talk and directed activities can make your science curriculum fully inclusive and...

Teaching science mattersRP867

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

Teaching your students to apply their understandingRP344

Develop the ability of your students to apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures. This course focuses on the demands of AO2 in exam specifications and offers practical advice and suggestions on how to develop application and problem solving skills

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

Using the Ofsted research review : science to move your curriculum towards excellenceRP364

Following the publication of the Ofsted Research Review: science in 2021, this course is designed to enable participants, from any phase, to review their curriculum against the key messages. The course will highlight the key findings and provide a facilitated forum for sharing ideas with peers. Participants will work...

What is engineering?RP090

This course provides an introduction to engineering at primary level. It provides participants with an understanding of what engineering is and how it may be introduced to children at primary level.

Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

Some children seem to naturally flourish in computing, while others need more support to reach their potential. This CPD aims to give every child an excellent computing education in primary school, opening up future study and employment routes and closing attainment gaps. You will consider how culture, gender,...