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Health and safety for science departmentsSL253

Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians...

Revitalise your Eco STEM ClubGX006

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...

How to Start an Eco STEM ClubGX005

This workshop will assist both new and inexperienced club leaders to start and sustain an Eco STEM club 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...

Technicians supporting biology:11-16NY604

Biology can often be seen as the science subject with few practicals that are engaging and work successfully. On this course we will change that perception through a diverse range of practicals developed by ourselves and others that will highlight that biology can be taught through exciting and effective practical...

BGE biology/chemistry for non-specialistsNS228

This course will cover a range of practical activities aligned to the Science Benchmarks published by Education Scotland, relevant to biological science. This will be suitable for chemistry or physics teachers delivering their outcomes to pupils in school. This will include 3rd and 4th level “biodiversity and...

Chemistry for non-specialistsNY322

Designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4. This course is for science teachers who are not chemistry specialists or those who need to build their confidence in teaching chemistry.We will cover a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, developing the...

Developing effective leadership in secondary scienceRP365

Whether you are an aspiring science leader, new in the role, or wanting to reflect on your leadership practice, this course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful. Mapped to the NPQLT framework, the course will provide a solid foundation for those wishing to continue their...

Diagnostic teaching and dealing with misconceptions in secondary scienceRX038

Supporting students to detect, understand and correct their own, and other’s misconceptions is at the heart of diagnostic teaching. Through implementation of strategies and tools, we will look at how diagnostic teaching can be supported in the virtual classroom, or through a blended...

Effective delivery of blended practical workRX029

Delivery of practical science is likely to remain a challenge for a considerable time, given the current climate of uncertainty. It is therefore timely to look at strategies, techniques and resources that can support the delivery of practical science via blended delivery methods. The purpose of this course will be to...

Effective delivery of blended practical work for Triple ScienceRX037

Delivery of practical science is likely to remain a challenge for a considerable time, given the current climate of uncertainty. It is therefore timely to look at strategies, techniques and resources that can support the delivery of practical science via blended delivery methods. The...

Health and safety for early career science teachersRX019

Support those who are new to teaching science with the fundamentals of safe and effective practical work. We will cover what is needed in a school lab, how to produce risk assessments that help you and others do the practical well and give you support in dealing with things that can go wrong...

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...

Leading primary scienceRX005

School pupils are likely to have missed some core learning which will require your long-term curriculum map to be adjusted in the short-term. This course supports subject leaders to clearly define the curriculum across the school and enable them to effectively support teachers,...

Mentoring for NQTs/ITTs in scienceRX027

Whether you are new to mentoring or an experienced mentor this remote CPD will allow you to develop your practice in supporting early career teachers and those returning to the profession.You will consider the teacher standards and mentoring guidance and identify points that are particularly pertinent in science. This...

Narrowing the gap : Supporting disadvantaged learners in scienceRX036

School closures due to COVID-19 have impacted more negatively on disadvantaged learners than non-disadvantaged peers. This course brings together the findings from research on the barriers to the progress of disadvantaged learners and identifies the areas where are likely to have impact in the classroom. Strategies to...

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