STEM Technicians FestivalSL637

A festival for school technicians to enjoy new aspects of science, technology and engineering in an amazing environment by presenters who are passionate about their subject. Over the day they will experience hands-on workshops, and listen and engage with presenters who have an expertise in their field.

EYFS: Working scientificallyNE262

Scientific enquiry plays a central role it plays in developing children’s ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in a way that sustains their natural curiosity.  In this course you will explore examples of simple activities that will help Early Years children to work scientifically.You may also be...

Crunch twighlight - invitation onlyNB014

An exclusive evening invitation to explore The Crunch resources and everything the National STEM Learning Centre has to offer.

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...

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 and leading excellence in the early years foundation stageNY012

This highly practical course will help you identify and demonstrate good teaching and learning practices in science for pupils in Early Years. You will acquire a range of strategies to develop pupils' experiences to extend scientific enquiry.This course will help you to focus on the processes of learning in the Early...

Developing pupil led investigations – embedding working scientifically in the primary classroomRP026

To develop the independence of children thinking and communicating as real scientists is essential to deepen their scientific understanding. You will be able to facilitate and create rich, effective and exciting strategies that provide opportunities that embed and extend scientific skills

Developing STEM in the Primary CurriculumRP020

This course will give you the chance to discover how to develop and integrate the teaching and learning of STEM within and across the primary curriculum.

Developing STEM in the secondary curriculumRP021

Learn how to apply science to real life STEM contexts and explore ways to develop your students' STEM skills.This course will help you to develop and embed STEM skills within the secondary curriculum. It will provide an opportunity to learn about STEM careers through networking with local STEM Ambassadors and provide...

Developing working scientifically outside the classroomRP025

Effective strategies which embrace working scientifically outside the classroom enhance enquiry skills. You will be able to build on, and extend, children’s abilities by applying different approaches to plan and resource rich learning opportunities.

Early Career secondary science network meetingRP357

The Early Career secondary science network meetings are designed to cover aspects of teaching that new teachers to the profession find most challenging. All of the network meetings support aspects of the Early Career Framework. The meetings will provide contexts of the topics being covered, underpinned by the latest...

Effective A Level practical work: BiologyNY312

Effective A level practical work: chemistryNY313

Effective A level practical work: physicsNY314

Effective A level practical work: physics will provide you with a range of both practical and pedagogical experience to support practical science in your subject. You will build the disciplinary knowledge required to teach practical work and investigate a joined-up approach to progression  across the curriculum....

Embedding real life contexts in primary scienceNY070

Using authentic contexts, such as stories and real-life problems, enables pupils to engage with abstract and challenging ideas.This two-day course will explore ways to introduce contexts relating to people, animals, places, materials and problems solving. These strategies will enable pupils to understand the practical...