Teaching assistants supporting science in primary schoolRX045

Designed for teaching assistants in primary schools, this course will consider how to work most effectively with a wide range of learners in science lessons.  The course contains a strong practical element and will help you to explore how to work safely with children with challenging behaviour.  Acquire a...

Teaching key stage 1 scienceRX002

Teaching primary computing through contextsCP405

By using curriculum and real-world contexts, you can teach aspects of computing using contexts from other curriculum subjects. This shows children how computing links to the world around them, supporting learning by making it more relevant and ensuring that all aspects of computing are taught effectively.Using...

Teaching primary science: exploring spaceNE003

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Explore the Moon, Mars and deep space with your primary pupils through practical activities and the exciting context of space exploration when teaching the primary curriculum. Learn about current and future...

Teaching primary science: getting startedNE708

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Develop your confidence in doing practical science in the primary classroom. Whether you are new to teaching science, or you are the science subject lead in your school, you will find practical guidance, see...

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Teaching science mattersRP867

Annual cross phase development of Derby and Derbyshire SLP covering data harvest, primary assessments, inspiring outdoors and STEM ambassadors

The science of learningNE709

Online, self-paced course. Participants can start this course at any time after the advertised date.What is learning? How does it work? On this course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon...

Tinkering as an approach to learning across the STEM curriculumRP091

This course is an introduction to using tinkering as an approach to learning in science, computing and D&T and to build resilience in pupils at primary level

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

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...

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