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...

Climate change and Earth from Space: remoteSY105

This course looks explains how scientists and engineers are tracking climate change from space, using satellites. The causes and consequences of climate change are explained. We try out engaging practical activities linking to our climate and space.  Finally, we look at ways that satellites can help us to combat...

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. 

CQF support - Impact and outcomesCZ121D

The Impact and outcomes dimension of the CQF looks at the results of an excellent computing education in terms of learner engagement with the subject and their computing attainment. It also considers the wider impacts across the school community, including the application of computing in other subject areas. It helps...

CQF support - Leadership and VisionCZ115D

The leadership and vision dimension of the CQF covers subject strategy, leadership roles, building team capability and raising the status of computing in schools. This CPD is aimed at those, with schools, who are actively leading these efforts through subject and cluster leadership whether in primary or secondary...

CQF support - Teaching, Learning and AssessmentCZ117D

The Teaching, Learning and Assessment dimension of the CQF focused on the subject knowledge and classroom practice of computing teachers. It exemplifies high-quality lesson planning, and considers the progress made by learners over time. This CPD is aimed at those who are actively leading these efforts through...

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...

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...

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-...