Essential Skills for Science TechniciansNN710

This course is designed to provide science technicians, particularly those new to the role, with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to manage an efficient and effective prep room in your school. With a focus on key responsibilities, such as prep room organization, health and safety, and supporting...

Sparking Wonder: Science Tricks, Stunts and Mysteries!NN222

Strengthen Knowledge: Improve Science (Northern Ireland Teachers Only)NN820

A one-day course designed for science subject leaders to consolidate their scientific knowledge and develop strategies to address misconceptions in the primary curriculum. The course supports leaders in enhancing teaching practice across the school.

Sustainability and Climate Education in Primary Science - Northern Ireland Teachers OnlyNN815

This one-day course provides practical strategies for teaching sustainability and climate education in the primary classroom. Teachers will develop subject knowledge, explore curriculum-linked contexts, and learn how to engage pupils in critical thinking about environmental issues at local and global levels.

Teaching primary science: human spaceflightNE002

The context of human spaceflight provides an engaging way for learning STEM subjects. There are many topics in the primary science curriculum where you can use the theme of space to engage pupils. For example, designing an astronaut’s space suit can bring in aspects of the science curriculum to do with...

Teaching GCSE Computer Science: pedagogy for programmingCO242

It is crucial that teachers have knowledge of programming, and can write programs that solve the problems posed in GCSE CS. Building on this solid base, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers. Making use of the latest evidence-based research and practice, participants will develop...

The internet and cyber securityCO432

The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems...

Behaviour for learning in a computing environmentCO468

This course is aimed at secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure the behaviour management and learning atmosphere in a computing environment enables progress. Participants will get the opportunity to look at the adolescent brain development, assess their own behaviours and look at computing related...

Python programming: working with dataCO433

During the course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs. You’ll create and edit files that can store data for later use, as you begin to develop simple software applications.New program code almost always contains errors; you’ll become adept at...

Teaching primary science: exploring spaceNE003

Explore the Moon, Mars and deep space with your primary pupils through practical activities and the exciting context of space exploration when teaching the primary curriculum. Learn about current and future space missions, aiming to explore our solar system and beyond. Discover effective ways in which to engage pupils...

Teaching climate changeNE213

Developed in partnership with ESERO Ireland and ESERO UK, this course introduces the topic of climate change and the work of the European Space Agency. In this course you’ll explore the difference between weather and climate, as well as how climate is affected by earth process and human factors. You will...

Data structures in A Level Computer ScienceCO502

Almost all programs process data in some form, data therefore needs to be stored in ways that mean it can be easily manipulated by program code. During this online course you’ll learn how various data structures are used to organise and store data. You’ll learn about static and dynamic data structures;...

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocodeCO420

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCO427

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...