Design and technology in lower KS2SL805

Gain the confidence you need to teach lower KS2 primary design and technology. This short course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to deliver the D&T curriculum effectively. Through this course you will learn how to plan opportunities for children to be creative and use their...

Design and technology in upper KS2SL806

Gain the confidence you need to teach upper key stage 2 primary design and technology. This short course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to deliver the D&T curriculum effectively. Through this course you will learn how to plan opportunities for children to be creative and use...

National primary STEM conferenceSL040

Are you a primary school teacher or leader passionate about shaping young minds? Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre for our primary conference to explore the vital role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in primary education. Discover how to build opportunities for primary...

Improving teaching through observationNE253

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Primary design and technology: Unpacking the curriculumNE254

This course is ideal for leaders of primary D&T to consider how your scheme of learning enables children to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of the primary design and technology national curriculum.You will reflect on National Curriculum requirements and progression from...

Primary design and technology: MechanismsNE255

This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms element of the primary design and technology national curriculum. You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical activities which enable children to develop their design, skills.Other...

Primary design and technology: StructuresNE256

This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the structures element of the primary design and technology national curriculum. You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical activities which enable children to develop their design, skills.Other...

Primary design and technology: FoodNE258

This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the food element of the primary design and technology national curriculum. You will consider National Curriculum requirements, progression and a range of practical activities which enable children to develop their design, skills.Other courses...

Primary Design and Technology online course packageNE900

The courses in this package will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of primary design and technology, and support you in developing your expertise across the primary design and technology curriculum. You can take the six courses in this package in any order, and work at...

Primary design and technology network meetingSL830

STEM Learning’s termly Primary Design and Technology Leadership Network meetings explore good practice within the D&T education and provide excellent professional development.The meetings will help build your confidence to lead D&T effectively. You will be kept up to date with the latest and most...

Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...

UK CanSat competition teacher workshopCP601

This workshop is aimed at teachers who have entered a team into the UK CanSat competition.The first day of the workshop will be made up of the Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration course and the Raspberry Pi Pico course. Following a day introducing the electronics and technologies that...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

Introducing indiNS014

This course will provide an introduction to Sphero indi and how this resource can be used in an Early/First level setting to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts.  We will encourage hands on practical experience with indi via live sessions and self-study resources. There will also be a...