Explore best practice in primary D&T assessmentSL809

This course will give primary leaders and teachers of design and technology the opportunity to explore best practice in assessment. You will examine the role of both formative and summative assessment in primary D&T and discover how to implement them in your school. You will explore assessment strategies,...

Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. You will identify how to adapt your STEM curriculum, engaging your students in careers linked to their classroom learning. Learn from experienced educators who have adapted...

The science of learningNE709

What is learning? How does it work? On this online, self-paced course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon educational neuroscience and psychology (and combating neuroscience myths), you will...

Developing digital skills through D&TSL807

This course will enable you to support pupils in developing creative, technical, and practical expertise in D&T through the use of digital technologies, building pupils’ digital skills and allowing them to participate in an increasingly technological world.During the course, you will have lots of hands-on...

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...

Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology Curriculum (remote)SL813

Take the opportunity to reflect on your current D&T curriculum to ensure children are offered a genuine and progressive experience. Investigate a range of formative and summative assessment approaches to support the effective monitoring of the subject and discover the key roles for a subject leader as well as...

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.

Super science and terrific technologyNS006

Through hands-on practical activities we will explore STEM concepts in the context of Curriculum for Excellence. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and encourage STEM skills with learners from early to second level. Participants will be asked to report back on what they have taken from the course and...

Leading primary D&T: making the most of technology.SL803

If you're a design and technology subject leader or teacher with a strong interest in leading design and technology, you can't afford to miss this course!During this residential, you’ll complete 2 STEM learning courses:Primary Design and Technology: Leading an Effective Design and Technology CurriculumDeveloping...

Developing an understanding of D&T in EYFSSL812

As an EYFS practitioner, you will be able to identify opportunities for D&T within early learning and across areas of the EYFS Framework. Discover practical ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as adding to children’s understanding of the world.You will consider the progression...

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...

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...

Bringing engineering to the primary classroomSL350

Teaching engineering in primary schools provides inspiring opportunities to empower young children to solve real world problems in creative ways and use skills essential for future STEM careers. Explore the benefits of engineering in primary schools and includes project ideas to bring the wonder of engineering into...

Leading primary design and technologySL810

Gain a deeper understanding of the aims of the primary design and technology curriculum, develop your own subject knowledge and identify the role subject leaders’ play in developing a whole school approach to teaching the programmes of study for KS1 and KS2. Take the opportunity to reflect on your current D...

Developing an understanding of STEM in EYFSSL811

Within the EYFS Framework, there are countless opportunities to learn and develop through STEM. Explore what these opportunities look like in an early years setting and how to plan for them. You will discover practical STEM ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as encouraging children to...