Support for teachers of STEM in EYFS
In EYFS, STEM subjects are introduced through play-based learning. Children explore basic scientific concepts, problem-solving, and develop early math skills.
Hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive experiences foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a foundation for future STEM education so at STEM Learning, we have developed professional development courses with subsidies available to help you implement these at your school.
Professional development opportunities
Below is a collection of professional development opportunities across our programmes that can support you to teach design and technology in primary schools. All of our courses have been developed by education experts and come with a variety of funding options to support your attendance.
Intensive CPD
Developing and leading excellence in the early years foundation stage
Explore the process of developing science learning in the early years setting and how this can support the development of early language and communication skills.
Exploring the outdoors with the early years foundation stage
Develop outdoor provision within the EYFS and use the outdoors to support learning across all areas of the Early Years Framework.
Developing an understanding of STEM in EYFS
Explore STEM for the early years and how this can support the development of understanding the world and early language and communication skills.
Developing an understanding of D&T in EYFS
Discover practical ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as adding to children’s understanding of the world.
Developing computing in EYFS
Consider how computational thinking fits into the EYFS framework and how technology can be used purposefully to support learning in an EYFS setting.
Local CPD via our Science Learning Partnerships
Making an impact in EYFS: Using the outdoors to promote ‘Understanding of the World’
Discover how you can use the outdoor environment to support teaching and learning whilst creating a stimulating context for young children to 'Understand the World'.
Making an impact in EYFS: A science subject leaders’ guide to developing good practice
Understand the complexities of the Early Years Foundation Stage and identify ways to support and develop teaching and learning in the context of ‘Understanding the World’.
Making an impact in EYFS: Science as an enabling environment for early literacy skills
Discover how to use science as an engaging context in EYFS to support the development of children's early literacy skills.
Online courses
EYFS: Working scientifically
Explore examples of simple activities that will help Early Years children to work scientifically.
EYFS: Science through play
Explore how play can be linked to science, allowing children to learn about themselves and the world around them.
EYFS: Outdoor learning
Develop your outdoor learning provision and increase children's experiences of scientific enquiry.
EYFS: Developing children's scientific vocabulary
Explore a range of activities to extend children’s scientific vocabulary.
Explorify activities for EYFS
Explorify now has an extensive collection of four activity types to get your Early Years children talking and thinking scientifically.
