How to run a successful summer schoolRX042

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215

On this course, you will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science. You will build the skills needed to hold relevant, open, and exciting discussions in the classroom. You will develop strategies to help your students be productive and write long-form answers to...

Implementing and enhancing triple science provision for SLT and governorsRP760

Resources provided for this course will demonstrate the benefits for schools and students in delivering the triple science curriculum. Aimed at senior leaders and governors, we will explore the benefits to the school and to offering triple science more widely to a range of pupils, not just the most able. 

Improving primary science in your schoolNY072

Do you have a broad and balanced primary science curriculum? Does science have a high profile in your school or does it get squeezed out in favour of mathematics and English? Ensuring ‘that the science curriculum is planned to take account of what pupils learn’ is a key recommendation in Ofsted’s...

Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN515

The ideas in this course will be linked to the research literature that underpins how best to support pupils’ to build knowledge and strengthen their memory, as well strategies they can use to help them make connections and deepen their understanding of science. Time will also be given to help plan next steps.

KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247

Curriculum design is centre stage once more, and nowhere is an effective computing curriculum more vital than in KS3.As the first of three linked courses, this CPD builds your curriculum design and implementation capability from the ground up, meaning anyone can produce a sequenced curriculum that builds...

KS3 computing (module 2): Creative curriculum content, sequencing and pedagogyCP248

During this one day course, you’ll consider the order in which concepts should be taught, how interleaving can improve long-term recall of knowledge, and how student knowledge can be developed at pace while avoiding cognitive overload. You’ll integrate practices including retrieval practice, peer...

KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusionCP249

Making computing an engaging school subject, that motivates and inspires the full range of students, is a key outcome of an excellent KS3 computing curriculum.At the heart of this curriculum is computational thinking; the ability to solve problems using computers. Some of the barriers to engaging with computing,...

KS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207

Computing is a National curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Pathways through computing have reduced for some students, however, leading to a narrowing of their future options. GCSE computer science is at the heart of provision for KS4, but evidence...

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Leadership in Secondary Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN231

Whether you are an aspiring science leader, new in the role, or wanting to reflect on your leadership practice, this course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful.

Leadership in STEM (early years and primary)NS016

Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across a number of areas including STEM policy, leadership in schools, Health and Safety and more. Participants will also complete a practitioner enquiry and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.  The Leadership in...

Leadership in STEM (Secondary)NS230

Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across a number of areas including STEM policy, leadership in schools, Health and Safety and more. Participants will also complete a practitioner enquiry and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.  The Leadership in...

Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary scienceNY032

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practice in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.This course is ideal for primary...

Leading on secondary science curriculum designRX020

Consider what makes an effective curriculum.  Progression in content and skills are explored and also how we can plan to support long term learning at curriculum level. External influences on curriculum development are considered and participants will explore development of schemes of learning to suit their own...