Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Teaching science mattersRP867

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

Teaching STEM Through ICT - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN031

This 2 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by an initial face to face hands-on practical workshop and a follow up online session. The course will give you the opportunity to experience STEM in Minecraft (CCEA) activities and provide a guide of how to best use the resources in your classroom. There...

Teaching upper key stage 2 ScienceRX004

The Inventor’s Workshop - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN029

Teachers will be introduced to ideas for developing and enhancing their own Science and Technology subject knowledge within the World Around Us curriculum, and build confidence in supporting pupils to develop their learning through designing and building models.  The course will explore a range of inventions with...

The science of learningNE709

Online, self-paced course. Participants can start this course at any time after the advertised date.What is learning? How does it work? On this course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon...

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

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

Using mysteries to improve engagement and learning in primary science (teachers in Wales only)NW025

For Primary Teachers in Wales onlyA two-day course that will show you how to stimulate curiosity and maintain it through purposeful classroom activities that build pupils’ science skills and knowledgeUsing an innovative set of strategies which has been developed in partnership with science educators in many...

Using space as a cross curricular topic -Teachers in Wales OnlyNW034

NB: FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLYDuring this half day workshop teachers will look at various projects that use space related content and activities. These include:1. SunSpaceArtThe SunSpaceArt team consists of various space scientists and modern artists. Pupils are exposed to both the space industry with the arts...

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...

Vex GoNS012

VEX Go is a new and exciting product from VEX Robotics that helps us introduce the world of STEM, robotics and coding to our pupils. With the improved storage system, coloured parts for easy identification, fantastic ‘how to’ guides and a range of free activities for teachers to access, VEX have created a...