Using Mysteries to improve engagement and learning in secondary scienceNW225

A two-day course that will show secondary science teachers how to stimulate curiosity and maintain it through purposeful classroom activities that build pupils’ science skills and knowledge.Using an innovative set of strategies which has been developed in partnership with science educators in many countries...

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...

Wales bespoke templateNW300

Bespoke training

Wales only. Boosting your confidence in teaching KS3 ChemistryNW232

For secondary teachers in Wales only:This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching chemistry topics in science at Key Stage 3.  It will increase confidence in teachers’ own chemistry subject knowledge, and present ideas for teaching key concepts. o The course will look at practical...

Wales only. creative teachers (secondary):creative learnersNW231

    WALES ONLY: For Secondary Teachers and Science subject leaders in schools.A 2 day course that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Wales only: boosting your confidence in teaching ks3 physicsNW230

FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This one day, face to face course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide...

Wales only: STEM partners supporting the science curriculum in WalesNW233

The Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with the Association of Science Educators, Institute of Physics and STEM Learning Ltd are offering a day of workshops and discussions for teachers of science. This fully funded event is aimed at secondary science teachers, technicians, newly qualified teachers, trainee...

Websites Which Work for WAU (and other resources)NN028

This online course will narrow down the plethora of available websites to those most useful and effective for World Around Us, and will signpost to best practice use of resources

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...

Welsh Chemistry teacher and technician conferenceNW217

 The Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with Bangor University, Techniquest and STEM Learning are offering a free day of presentations, discussions and workshops for chemistry teachers and technicians. There will be differentiated sessions for teachers of chemistry and for science technicians. The...

What is engineering?RP090

This course provides an introduction to engineering at primary level. It provides participants with an understanding of what engineering is and how it may be introduced to children at primary level.

What's new in Genetics?NW208

 This course will cover:a series of short talks from researchers and clinicians showcasing the latest developments in genomics, particularly in relation   to their application to medicine and health, including topics such as next generation sequencing and personalised medicine, amongst others....

Wood turningNS705

This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the functions, machining operations and safe use of wood turning machines. This course will allow teaching and support staff to successfully and safely implement lathe turning projects into the curriculum and/or deliver SQA based coursework.This two day...