Assessment for learningNE711

“Learners do not always learn what we teach. That is why the most important assessment does not happen at the end of learning, it happens during the learning, when there is still time to do something with what you find out.” - Dylan Wiliam.This self-paced online course will help you ask better questions...

Assessment for learning through practical workNE251

This course will examine key strategies for formative assessment which can be integrated and utilised as part of practical science to evidence the development of students’ inquiry competences and skills. By gathering evidence at the point of learning you can make judgements about what the evidence shows and act...

Building confidence as an ECT mathematics teacherSL454

Teachers of mathematics who are in the early years of their teaching career are invited to join us to develop a range of teaching strategies to help engage and inspire students in maths.You will explore approaches to questioning, promoting positive behaviour, lesson design and ways of giving feedback that make a...

Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Computing Cluster advisor specialist and support moduleFD026R

This specialist and support module must be attended by all consultants (whether Advisor, Workgroup leader or School-Level Support Consultant) who would like to work on Cohort 3 of the Computing Cluster Programme 

Computing Cluster work group leader specialist and support moduleFD031R

This specialist and support module will allow you to be able to lead a work group as part of the computing cluster. The course will discuss what a work group is, how it fits within the cluster and what the role of a work group leader is including planning, facilitating discussion and evaluating. 

Creating media with free and open source softwareSL953

Explore how to use free and open-source software, which can be utilised for developing digital media. You’ll explore software such as Inkscape, GIMP, and Audacity, each used individually for image and sound content development. You’ll learn in-depth how to utilise the tools and techniques required to teach...

Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. This online course explores how computers do interesting things with data. You’ll discover how to represent and manipulate text, images and sound and compression and other algorithms.Due to its section on the representation of images, this...

Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218

On this course, you will explore how embedded systems are used in the world around us.You will learn what makes an embedded system different from a general purpose system (such as a PC) and discover how embedded systems are specialised for a particular use case.As you explore the iterative design process, you will...

Designing your science curriculum for successSL211

High-quality teaching and learning is underpinned by effective curriculum design. You will explore different evidence-informed aspects of a well thought-out curriculum and how to develop these in your own department. Take the chance to consider effective subject knowledge and progression to help specialist and non-...

Developing augmented reality (AR) productsSL951

Augmented reality (AR) is changing the way we present information. With its highly engaging and interactive user experience, we are now able to present 2D and 3D models within a user’s local surroundings. AR  has recently been introduced as a mandatory unit of work to the Level 2 OCR Cambridge National in...

Effective Health and Safety for Early Career TeachersSL210

Support those who are new to teaching science with the fundamentals of safe and effective practical work. We will cover what is needed in a school lab, how to produce risk assessments that help you and others do the practical well and give you support in dealing with things that can go wrong. This short remote CPD is...

ESERO bespoke CPDSY106

This ESERO-UK course will introduce teachers to ESERO-UK resources and how to use them

Experienced Technicians Supporting: biology 11-16SL604

Biology can often be seen as the science subject with few practicals that are engaging and work successfully. On this course we will change that perception through a diverse range of practicals developed by ourselves and others that will highlight that biology can be taught through exciting and effective practical...

Experienced Technicians Supporting: chemistry 11-16SL605

This course offers science technicians a higher level of chemistry-based knowledge.It's been tailored for technicians to support teachers and create impactful science lessons. You'll explore chemistry practical work with a strong emphasis on health and safety and engagement. It's designed to fulfil the chemistry...