Bringing engineering to the primary classroomSL350

Teaching engineering in primary schools provides inspiring opportunities to empower young children to solve real world problems in creative ways and use skills essential for future STEM careers. Explore the benefits of engineering in primary schools and includes project ideas to bring the wonder of engineering into...

Teach and learn with AISL954

Generative AI can be a transformative tool for teaching, and can save time on routine tasks. This course will help you understand AI fundamentals and their implications in educaton - and reduce your workload. You'll also find out how to use generative AI models to support adaptive teaching and strategic school...

Developing digital skills through D&TSL807

This course will enable you to support pupils in developing creative, technical, and practical expertise in D&T through the use of digital technologies, building pupils’ digital skills and allowing them to participate in an increasingly technological world.During the course, you will have lots of hands-on...

Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumSL810

Gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the primary design and technology curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole school approach to teaching the programmes of study for KS1 and KS2. Take the opportunity to reflect on your current D...

Improving primary science teaching - what really works?SL019

Explore the latest developments and research in primary science and discover strategies to improve teaching that really work.  Develop your understanding of best practice in primary science through exploring the fundamentals of an effective science education and uncover how to implement these in your classroom....

Using Technology in primary scienceSL907

This course introduces a range of digital tools and devices which can be used to support learning in primary science.Explore the importance of digital skills within primary science and their relevance to the subject, especially working scientifically and learn the importance of digital skills when using secondary...

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

If we want to address the gender gap in computing, we need to start during the primary years. Discover research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies which resonate with girls so that computing can be more equitable and inclusive. This course will explore the current gender balance in computing education and delve...

The Primary Science Annual Conference: Preparing for the futureSL075

Booking available now at the early bird discount price of £120.00 + VAT - this discount will expire on Wednesday 31st July 2024 - BOOK NOW!The National Curriculum for science aims to equip children with ‘the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the...

Maths in primary computingCP418

You will develop your understanding of the links between maths and computing. Highlighting the overlap of subject knowledge and showing how to promote deeper connections in learning in  both subjects.You will investigate the strong parallels between computational thinking and mathematical reasoning, highlighting...

AI in primary computingCP408

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be linked to aspects of the primary computing curriculum, supporting creativity, digital literacy, and the use of information technology.This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life. It will help ensure...

Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

Advance your practice as subject leader and support teaching staff in your school as you work towards outstanding computing. Learn how to capitalise on your equipment, extend your budget and adapt your curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of all pupils. This course will help established primary computing...