Summer School for ECTs teaching 11-16 scienceSL255

This summer school is for science teachers who are Early Career Teachers (ECTs). where you will receive in-depth support around practical work, dealing with misconceptions and helping you plan for success in your first term's teaching. Experienced teaching colleagues will support you to consolidate your understanding...

Practical work in challenging settingsSL218

Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting. Explore different ways of  planning of practical work in settings where money, staffing, safety and resourcing can all impact on the quality of the practical work that is carried out.Together, we will look at ways of...

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Programming is a highly collaborative activity, through which groups of individuals can achieve greater things than they would alone. In industry as well as through the lived experience of young people working creatively with code, many effective approaches to collaborative working have emerged that deserve a place in...

Creative digital media projectsCP414

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...

Data-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485

Data-rich projects using spreadsheets and database are an integral part of KS3 computing, and technical qualifications at 14+. Developing the skills for student success, over the whole secondary age range, is the focus for this CPD. Teachers will gain confidence to set challenging briefs requiring well-planned and...

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP446

This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

Isaac Computer Science is an exciting, free learning platform, aimed at supporting students with the subject knowledge required for GCSE and A Level. During this short course, you’ll learn about the features available on the Isaac Computer Science platform, including how to:create a group (if you have your...

Maths in computer science - remoteCP434

Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, from processing data using binary to the development of algorithms. The teaching of computing can be more effective when it builds on students’ existing mathematical knowledge and approaches. This provides a more joined-up learning journey.During...

Solving computational problems in KS3 computingCP436

The National Curriculum in computing aims to enable learners to repeatedly analyse problems in computational terms, and to write programs that solve such problems. This is central to the development of computational thinking.Through the application of rich subject knowledge, including algorithm and program design and...

Assessment and progression in KS3 computingCP212

This course is aimed at computing subject leaders and secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure rapid progression through Key Stage 3 by ensuring formative and summative assessment is planned and utilised in their subject and in particular what it looks like in programming. Participants will get the...

Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short courseCP253

Preparing to take the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate test - short courseCP350

This short course will support you prepare for completing the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate programme, which will lead to you achieving a national certificate in computer science subject knowledge. By attending this course, you’ll gain support from an experienced Professional Development Leader, who...

Digital literacy in key stage 2 and key stage 3CO904

KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusionCO249

Making computing an engaging school subject that motivates and inspires all students is a key outcome of an excellent Key Stage 3 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, particularly...

Tackling climate change in secondary scienceSL213

Climate and air quality science are quickly changing and often motivating topics for students. We will investigate where we teach climate science and air quality across the biology, chemistry and physics curriculum and look at developing the student understanding as a holistic approach in the separate sciences. This...