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,...

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. 

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...

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...

PDL MeetFD025R

Similar to the well-known TeachMeet structure, PDLs are invited to deliver a micro or nano-presentation around a particular theme for 7 minutes or 2 minutes respectively, followed by a chance to discuss.

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: 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: 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: 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...

Professional Development Leader Programme - Stage 2 module oneFD201

Professional Development Leader Programme - Stage 2 module twoFD202

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...

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...