Help! How do I teach biology in a primary school?NY067

Improving teaching through observationNE253

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for...

Inclusive and accessible STEM lessons for SEND learners: the role of technologyNC007

Technology and digital tools can support SEND learners in many ways. In this course, you will explore a range of digital tools to improve accessibility in STEM subjects: technology for communication, accessibility tools built into to mainstream applications, and apps and websites which support accessibility. You will...

Make science learning better – plan mathematics and science togetherNY078

Ensuring that the science curriculum is planned to take account of what pupils learn, particularly in mathematics’ is a key recommendation in Ofsted’s Finding the optimum: the science subject report, February 2023.This 2 day course aims to exemplify how science and mathematics education can be strengthened...

Primary design and technology: Electrical systemsNE257

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the electrical systems element of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of...

Primary design and technology: FoodNE258

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the food element of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical...

Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumNC006

This course is aimed specifically at design and technology subject leaders and teachers with a strong interest in leading design and technology. You will gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole...

Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumTY036

This course is aimed specifically at design and technology subject leaders and teachers with a strong interest in leading design and technology. You will gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole...

Primary design and technology: MechanismsNE255

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms element of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical...

Primary design and technology: StructuresNE256

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the structures element of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical...

Primary design and technology: TextilesNE259

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the textiles element of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical...

Primary design and technology: Unpacking the curriculumNE254

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  This course is ideal for leaders of primary D&T to consider how your scheme of learning enables children to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You...

Primary science annual conferenceNY075

Children question everything wanting to understand the mechanics behind the world they meet. Primary science should nurture this natural curiosity, to develop children’s understanding of the world and teach them essential enquiry skills. It should start the process of inspiring our scientists of the future as...

STEM Learning BitesSLB001

STEM Learning Bites give STEM teachers the opportunity to access experienced education professionals in a given field to help improve their practice.  Each month there will be a guest speaker who will introduce their area of educational expertise which is then followed by a discussion. Please note - In order...

Summer school for early career primary teachersNY015

Teaching science during your first years in the primary classroom is exciting and also quite daunting. This course is designed specifically for those in the first 5 years of their teaching career, to build the confidence needed to plan and deliver effective and engaging science lessons.We will provide support to help...