Subject knowledge for physics teaching: ElectricitySK102

The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching electricity at Key Stages 3 and 4.Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:Full day face-to-face session.Two...

Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Based upon evidence, this two-day residential aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers on how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing them for their GCSE exams in computer science. During this residential, you’ll complete two courses:• Higher attainment in GCSE computer science...

Developing secondary leadership - residentialCP296

Whether you’re new to your leadership role, or looking to develop your prior experience, this course will build confidence and clarity allowing you to succeed. Written by experienced department leaders, and based in the most recent evidence of 'what works', you'll come away with an informed set of goals and the...

Chemistry for non-specialistsSL322

Designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4. This course is for science teachers who are not chemistry specialists or those who need to build their confidence in teaching chemistry.We will cover a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, developing the...

Teaching the triple science biology moduleSL333

 If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in biology and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

Teaching the Triple Science physics moduleSL335

 If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in physics and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

Teaching the triple science chemistry moduleSL334

If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in chemistry and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

New to computing – residentialCP280

The ‘new to computing’ pathway provides subject knowledge enhancement for new to computing teachers, up to and including GCSE Computer Science. Whether you’ve recently qualified as a computing specialist teacher; or if you’re looking to add computing as a second specialism this CPD will guide...

Getting started with Python programming - residentialCP298

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this two day residential you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

Data manipulation using spreadsheets and databasesSL955

During this course, you will get to grips with manipulating data using both spreadsheets and databases. You will build confidence and understanding in using a variety of formulae and functions, pivot tables, and data validation in spreadsheets. You will then turn your attention to setting up a database from scratch...

Curriculum design for secondary school scienceNE209

Discover the key components of a strong secondary school science curriculum.  You will compare different styles of schemes of learning, investigate the evidence base behind different approaches and be able to articulate the choices for your own setting and context. Use your scheme of learning to develop...

Teaching biology: inspiring students with plant scienceNE206

Students need to be able to apply their understanding of key biological processes to new contexts, and many students find this difficult. By using plants in your scheme of work, you can give your students additional opportunities to practice this skill.This course will help you in improving student learning through...

Improving teaching through observationNE253

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 everyone. 

Preparing students for 6-mark exam questions in scienceNE272

We know students struggle to write longer answer questions in science. This ranges from an inability to start resulting in a blank page, through to writing everything they know about a topic and failing to refer back to the question.  This course explores a range of strategies to support students to answer 6 mark...

Supporting students to answer GCSE exam questions in scienceNE273

Every year the examiner's report highlights a range of issues with how students answered questions. This course will provide you with teaching strategies which can be integrated into the scheme of learning or lesson planning from the start of the year so that your students are better prepared for examinations.