Planning lessons for SEND students in scienceSL233

This course will explore how we can plan learning sequences to adapt for SEND learners in mainstream science classrooms. We will consider how neuroscience helps us to consider learning and how this might help us to plan learning in science lessons which address pupil learning need. This will include reflecting on how...

National primary science conferenceSL075

The National Curriculum for science aims to equip children with ‘the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.’ Preparing for the future in primary science can take on many faces. Whether it is preparing children to understand a...

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...

Subject knowledge for physics teaching: ElectricitySK102

The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching electricity at Key Stages 3 and 4.Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:Full day face-to-face session.Two...

Developing secondary leadership - residentialCP296

Whether you’re new to your leadership role, or looking to develop your prior experience, this course will build confidence and clarity allowing you to succeed. Written by experienced department leaders, and based in the most recent evidence of 'what works', you'll come away with an informed set of goals and the...

Chemistry for non-specialistsSL322

Designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4. This course is for science teachers who are not chemistry specialists or those who need to build their confidence in teaching chemistry.We will cover a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, developing the...

Enhancing climate change education in primary STEMSL031

This course supports primary teachers and leaders to enhance their climate change education through the lens of STEM. You will explore how scientific knowledge and enquiry can empower young people to make informed decisions about their future and the future of the planet. The session encourages reflection on the...

Teaching the triple science biology moduleSL333

 If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in biology and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

Assessing primary scienceSL032

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practice in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world. This course is ideal if you...

Teaching the Triple Science physics moduleSL335

 If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in physics and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

Teaching the triple science chemistry moduleSL334

If you are starting to teach the triple science course or would like some ideas about effective teaching of the content, this course will introduce the key ideas in chemistry and how you might approach them in the classroom. Taught by a subject specialist, you will have chance to ask questions and clarify your...

Teaching primary science: chemistryNE005

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in key science topics: materials and their properties, states of matter and changes in materials. Through the course, we will demonstrate common misconceptions children may have and show how to identify and overcome them through...

Teaching primary biology: evolution and inheritanceNE008

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in science topics. This course will examine key subject knowledge within the biology elements of the primary science curriculum, focusing on the topic of evolution and inheritance. Through the course, we will demonstrate common...

Teaching primary science: electricity, forces, light and soundNE007

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in science topics. This course will examine key subject knowledge within the physics elements of the primary science curriculum, focusing on the topics of forces, electricity and light. Through the course, we will demonstrate common...

Curriculum design for secondary school scienceNE209

Discover the key components of a strong secondary school science curriculum.  You will compare different styles of schemes of learning, investigate the evidence base behind different approaches and be able to articulate the choices for your own setting and context. Use your scheme of learning to develop...