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 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

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...

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...

Bitesized Embedding Careers Support in a STEM ClubGX203

The workshop’s aim is to encourage both new and inexperienced club leaders to embed careers awareness and expand students’ essential skill sets so that the club is supportive of the school’s career plan. During the workshop club leaders will learn how to identify careers links within activities and...

Bitesized How to Start a STEM ClubGX201

This workshop will assist both new and inexperienced club leaders to start and sustain STEM clubs by providing valuable information and best practice hints and tips. During the workshop participants will learn how to identify club objectives, engage senior leadership plan activities, and recruit club members. By the...

Bitesized Maximise the impact of your STEM Club Careers Support in a STEM ClubGX204

The workshop will cover why it is important to collect impact measurement, how evidence can be gathered, how often to measure impact and how to use the evidence to demonstrate the short and long term benefits of the club. Club leaders will review their STEM club to identify aspects that will provide focus for...

Bitesized Revitalise your STEM ClubGX202

This workshop will demonstrate how a club leader can revitalise and maintain interest in an existing STEM Club. It will look at identifying how to bring added benefit to your club that supports the needs of the students, the school and you the club leader. The workshop will explore diversity and inclusivity, gaining...

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 Advisor Specialist and Support ModuleFD026R

This specialist and support module will allow Lead and Senior PDLs to be eligible to become a dedicated advisor for different computing clusters.

Cutting edge science: earth observationRP488

Developed in collaboration with the National Space Academy, this course will develop your understanding of Earth Observation Science and ways in which you can bring this to the physics classroom.Earth Observation Science is the gathering of information about planet Earth's physical, chemical and biological systems via...

Facilitating effective professional developmentFD101

This is the first course for teachers and other educational consultants who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course is designed to equip school and college based colleagues (teachers and technicians) with the skills to become an effective Course Leader of subject-specific CPD. It explores what makes...

Facilitating effective professional development in scienceFD104

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Development Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkYou should have completed FD101 and FD102 before completing this course.This course looks at what can help...

Facilitating effective professional development: Running EnrichmentFD106