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Professional development at STEM Learning

To meet the needs of science teachers at all career stages, our CPD is designed to:

  • develop a secure understanding of the science concepts within the science curriculum as well as knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies appropriate for delivering the science curriculum

  • have alignment to teachers’ wider professional development frameworks, including the Early Careers Framework and National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching

  • provide quality assured, easy-to-implement, teaching and learning resources

  • be flexibly accessed, ensuring that teachers and technicians can easily access CPD based on their context

  • include wraparound support before, during and after CPD, including peer-to-peer support via local networks as well utilising our STEM Community

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Early career science teacher on a course at the National STEM Learning Centre

Primary CPD

Teacher attending a course at the National STEM Learning Centre

Secondary CPD

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Post-16 CPD

The Primary Science Annual Conference: Preparing for the future

Discover the building blocks to inspire scientists of the future with inspirational keynotes and engaging workshops.

Primary conference: Unlock the power of STEM in primary education

13 June 2025

Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre for our primary conference to explore the vital role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in primary education.

National Secondary Science Conference

Invigorate your science teaching with a packed programme to support you at whatever stage of your career you are at, from early career through to subject leaders.

Early career teacher conference

Whether you’re just starting teaching or in your first 5 years of teaching, join us at the National STEM Learning Centre in York to develop your ideas and confidence to teach primary science.

STEM Digital conference: Tech and AI to tackle teacher workload

Learn how to use technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle teacher workload. Find out what AI can do for you, best practice when using AI and how to maximise the tech you already use to minimise workload.

Technicians Christmas Cracker Event

This winter, we're hosting a spectacular day of festive fun, practical ideas and workshop sessions. This event will feature both science and design and technology, providing you with valuable skills and knowledge.