Facilitating effective professional developmentFD101

This is the first course for teachers and other educational consultants who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course is designed to equip school and college based colleagues (teachers and technicians) with the skills to become an effective Course Leader of subject-specific CPD. It explores what makes...

Facilitating effective professional development in scienceFD104

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Development Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkYou should have completed FD101 and FD102 before completing this course.This course looks at what can help...

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Introduction to the Science Leadership BenchmarksSL220

The groundbreaking Science Leadership Benchmarks are a framework for good science leadership, supporting the best possible science education for pupils.The seven benchmarks identify what excellent looks like and outlines frameworks split into chunks to help improve provision in schools.This short online webinar will...

Leading engineering within your secondary schoolSL487

The course gives you an opportunity to work with an experience engineering lead and outlines the elements that make up a good engineering programme, combining both practical teaching tips and ideas as well as enrichment and enhancement programmes. You will explore the range of external organisations that can help, as...

Managing the practical classroom: secondary scienceNE208

From managing behaviour and fostering positive attitudes, to implementing departmental processes and working with colleagues, you'll explore all aspects of practical activities in the school or college laboratory. You'll consider classroom layouts as well as the use of practical work to maximise learning. You'll also...

Professional Development Leaders' conference (remote)FD001R

STEM Technicians FestivalSL637

A festival for school technicians to enjoy new aspects of science, technology and engineering in an amazing environment by presenters who are passionate about their subject. Over the day they will experience hands-on workshops, and listen and engage with presenters who have an expertise in their field.

Teaching core maths as a non-specialistSL460

Increase your skills and knowledge of the subject and become more confident in your teaching of mathematics outside your own specialism. Gain a clear understanding of the role of Core Maths in schools and colleges and develop strategies to implement Core Maths in your educational setting.

Teaching post-16 GCSE mathematics resitSL452

We know how vital it is that mathematics at key stage three builds upon the mathematical experience’s students experience at primary school - and this course shows you how!You'll develop techniques to improve problem solving skills and resilience in the context of hard to teach topics encountered in key stage...

Technicians Christmas Cracker EventSL613

It’s Christmas!!!!!!This winter, you will encounter a variety of Christmas-themed sessions through both science and design & technology so invite your colleagues along to join in the Christmas fun. As always there will be a variety of scientific suppliers (hopefully in Christmas attire) you can chat to and...

Technicians supporting post-16 chemistrySL627

Prepping A level chemistry practicals for students can be tricky as you may not have the correct equipment, so in this course the aim to make prepping easy for you, engaging for students and support A level teachers within this subject.The course will look at these standard required practicals and integrate simplified...

Unlocking AI potential for teachersSL954

Generative AI can be a transformative tool for teaching, and can save time on routine tasks. This course will help you understand AI fundamentals and their implications in educaton - and reduce your workload. You'll also find out how to use generative AI models to support adaptive teaching and strategic school...

Using MyLearning as a Professional Development LeaderFD019

This short course will support you with understanding the functionality of the platform and will explain the rationale behind some of the components that you will find when leading CPD.

Using MyLearning for asynchronous or blended facilitationFD020

This short course will support you with understanding the functionality of the platform, will explain the rationale behind some of the components that you will find when leading CPD and provide you with guidance when supporting course discussions online.