Post 16 network meetingRP519

Post 16 physics subject knowledge enhancement: electricityRX069

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help plan and teach physics for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of electricity and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account...

Post 16 science conferenceRP515

This one-day conference is running in collaboration with Dorset County Council to address key priorities in post-16 science education. The keynote address by Steve Jones, Director of CLEAPSS, will address the key changes to practical work and its assessment and will explore approaches to best prepare students for...

Post 16 SKE Biology: Cells, Tissues, Cellular Exchange & the Cell CycleRX068

 Are you teaching outside of your specialism or looking to improve your subject knowledge for delivery of A Level Biology (or biology components of Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or T Level Science)? This course will help you to prepare for teaching this topic and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach...

Potions and simple chemistry practicals for the classroom (teachers in Wales only)NW018

Potions is a topic within Wales and Cardiff University has developed a potions themed workshop for key stage 2 pupils. The chemistry underpinning this successful activity is simple and can be found in your kitchen!  This workshop will train teachers to use these activities and for the pupils to be chemists in the...

Practical Biology for Technicians - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN607

Biology can often be the hardest subject to prepare practicals for, and often requires a bit more thought and creativity in getting things working in the way that teachers and students require. This 3 part course will explore a range of common and innovative biology practicals with lots of hints and tips on how to get...

Practical Chemistry for TechniciansNN606

Chemistry is often the most time consuming of the three sciences for a technician to provide a service for and although the practical general are more reliable there are often greater concerns around health and safety and preparation skills. This course will help you as a technician provide effective chemistry...

Practical Physics for TechniciansNN605

Are you a technician that has to prepare physics practicals for science lessons? If so then this course could be useful for you. Through a mixture of live online demonstrations, discussions and looking at online resources we will explore a range of common (and not so common) physics practicals and how to make sure...

Practical techniques for recently qualified biologistsNS514

This course aims to offer hands-on opportunities to explore innovative ways of approaching practical work to support the biology curriculum. A variety of biological techniques will be explored. For example, microscopy skills, microbiology techniques, innovative work with enzymes, ecological techniques.To apply for...

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...

Preparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350

This short course will support you prepare for completing the Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) programme, which will lead to you achieving a national certificate in computer science subject knowledge. By attending this course, you’ll gain support from an experienced Professional Development Leader, who will be...

Preparing to Teach Level 3 BTEC Applied ScienceRX030

This course will help you to prepare for teaching Level 3 BTEC Applied Science (NQF) and will focus on pedagogical methods, ideas and resources to teach the first three mandatory units (Unit 1 (Principles and Application of Science I), Unit 2 (Practical Scientific Techniques and Procedures) and Unit 3 (Science...

Primary bespoke supportRP198

We can support you in identifying the CPD support that you need, provide CPD activity directly from our programme of courses, or work with you to tailor the content to meet your requirements.

Primary conferenceRP124

Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching along side time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners. Please see each entry for more detail of the focus in your locality. 

Primary Science for NQTsRX006

This course will provide you with a manageable approach to planning and teaching primary science. Expand the teaching tools at your fingertips and develop your confidence to plan and enable effective learning for children in your class. On this course you will explore the requirements of the primary science...