An introduction to working scientificallyRP024

Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. You will be able to confidently implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising enquiry that challenges scientific thinking

Assessment in primary scienceRP102

This course examines the latest developments in primary science assessment. Teachers and subject leaders will understand the role of both formative and summative assessment in primary science and know how to implement them in their schools. It explores strategies for assessment and develops confidence to make reliable...

BBC micro:bit in science and design & technology – the micro:bit STEM roadshowTV200

Get 100% discount on the course feeSimply enter the code BBCM16 when booking your place to receive 100% discount forteachers attending from your school. Then download the evoucher below, fill in the details and bring it along to the BBC micro:bit CPD activity to receive a contribution towards travel expenses of £44....

Behaviour management in scienceRP222

During this training you will look at how you can develop your classroom style with strategies to create a positive learning environment: helping to encourage all students to engage with science and make progress in their learning. You will discuss ways you can react to common (and uncommon) examples of misbehaviour...

Bespoke consultancyRP300

 These consultancy sessions will support leadership of change, and plan for next steps in the development of the department.    

Biology summer schoolNS201

Building on the success of previous events, the Summer School will focus on practical work to support Higher and Advanced Higher programmes in Biology and Human Biology.  Laboratory sessions will follow an interactive approach aligned to the broad themes of the programmes. Practical work will be supported by...

Chemical handlingRP610

Workshop outline preparing and checking solutions (and titration calculations!)  safe heating techniques and personal protective equipment  handling hazardous chemicals - alkali metals and halogens - gases and explosions -   limiting and dealing with hazardous waste including transport and...

CLEAPSS Health & safety management for heads of scienceRP636

The main emphasis of this one-day course is on management issues and risk assessment. It is intended for Heads of Science, their deputies, heads of physics, chemistry and biology and those aspiring to such posts.The objectives for the day are:Raise awareness of current and significant safety issues in science teaching...

CLEAPSS Health and Safety for Science TechniciansRP622

This is a one-day course originally designed by a team set up by the Association for Science Education to help with the health and safety training of school laboratory technicians. During the course, the following aspects will be covered:legislation on health & safety including the Health and Safety at...

CLEAPSS health and safety update for science teachers RP632

Science teaching has a very good health and safety record. Nevertheless science teachers need to be up-to-date with health and safety legislation as there are many potentially hazardous chemicals, living organisms, pieces of equipment and procedures in use in school and college science laboratories.Each session will...

CLEAPSS keep it safe! Health and safety in practical science for new teachersRP623

Science teaching has a very good health and safety record. Nevertheless, science teachers must comply with health and safety legislation and there are many pitfalls to trap the unwary.  As well as knowing how to work safely, new teachers also have to develop the skills needed to run a successful practical lesson...

CLEAPSS preparation room management and health and safety for senior techniciansRP630

This one-day discussion-based course explores and shares ideas for good preparation room management. It is intended for senior technicians and those aspiring to become senior technicians.Participants are encouraged to bring along pictures of their own preparation rooms to share with the group. These could include...

CLEAPSS Primary science: making science fun, safe and memorableRP637

On this course you will:Participate in practical science activities and reflect on their purposeAccess and use CLEAPSS teaching resourcesLearn how CLEAPSS supports teachers to risk assess practical activitiesPractice using CLEAPSS resources during science planningDiscover how to teach a tricky topic: LightOur goal is...

CLEAPSS Radiation protection supervisor trainingRP621

 This  hands on one-day course is for the school Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), i.e. the person responsible for managing the safe storage, use and monitoring of radioactive sources in the science department. The RPS will normally be a member of the teaching staff, often the Head of Physics. ...

CLEAPSS Safety examination of autoclaves etc...RP638

This course is aimed at the person in a school who has been asked to carry out the examination ofpressure vessels to ensure they are safe to use under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations(2000). In particular, we will be considering the role of CLEAPSS in meeting the requirementsspecified by the HSE in the 2014...