Embedding effective leadership in secondary scienceSL336

Are you just starting out as head of subject or do you have experience behind you as head of key stage, biology, chemistry or physics? Are you now looking to develop your skills further and strive for continuous improvement in the Head of Science role; to be ‘thriving not surviving’?This course will help...

Planning an effective A level curriculumSL212

High-quality teaching and learning is underpinned by effective curriculum design. Explore different evidence-informed aspects of a well-thought-out A level curriculum and how to develop these in your own department.Take the opportunity to consider effective subject knowledge progression to help specialist and non-...

Health and safety for science techniciansSL600

Technicians are at the heart of every science department, playing a crucial role in supporting effective practical work. With this comes a role in ensuring that the department is safe.Develop a good foundation for carrying out effective health and safety, to support you in your job, but also to support teachers and...

Core Maths for teachers of geographySL463

Increase your skills and knowledge of Core Maths and become more confident in your teaching of the qualification. Gain a clear understanding of the Core Maths specification, how it can link to geography, and develop strategies to successfully implement Core Maths in your setting.

Core Maths for teachers of scienceSL464

Increase your skills and knowledge of Core Maths and become more confident in your teaching of the qualification. Gain a clear understanding of the Core Maths specification, how it can link to science, and develop strategies to successfully implement Core Maths in your setting.

Designing your science curriculum for successSL211

High-quality teaching and learning is underpinned by effective curriculum design. You will explore different evidence-informed aspects of a well thought-out curriculum and how to develop these in your own department.  Take the  chance to consider effective subject knowledge and  progression to help...

Explore best practice in primary D&T assessmentSL809

This course will give primary leaders and teachers of design and technology the opportunity to explore best practice in assessment. You will examine the role of both formative and summative assessment in primary D&T and discover how to implement them in your school. You will explore assessment strategies,...

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...

Core Maths for teacher of psychologySL462

Increase your skills and knowledge of Core Maths and become more confident in your teaching of the qualification. Gain a clear understanding of the Core Maths specification, how it can link to psychology, and develop strategies to successfully implement Core Maths in your setting.

Beyond A level chemistrySL511

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level chemistry teaching, expand your own understanding and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in chemistry and looking to expand the contexts and ideas you already have from your own background in the subject.Explore the next...

Beyond A level physicsSL512

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level physics teaching, expand your own understanding and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in physics and looking to expand the contexts and ideas you already have from your own background in the subject.Explore the next steps...

Embedding climate change in secondary scienceSL213

Climate science is a quickly changing and often a motivating topic for students. Investigate where we teach climate science across the biology, chemistry and physics curriculum and look at developing the student understanding as a holistic approach in the separate sciences.Investigate interesting and engaging contexts...

KS3 science for non-scientists: starting outSL276

If you are starting to teach or support science lessons for the first time it can be useful to understand the key ideas that teaching in the science is based on. Investigate some of the key ideas around the identification and teaching of misconceptions, effective development of practical skills and use of...

KS3 science for non-scientistsSL275

For those without a science background who are starting to deliver key stage 3 science as either a class teacher or in small group support.You will focus on the key principles needed to teach key stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics effectively and explore a range of teaching strategies and practical activities to...

Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in scienceSL274

Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with prior attainment up to grade 5 in GCSE Science? As there are many reasons for lower prior attainment, we will explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning and engage pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations in the subject. We will...