Summer School for ECTs teaching 11-16 science SL255 / YB01
Summary
This summer school is for science teachers who are Early Career Teachers (ECTs). where you will receive in-depth support around practical work, dealing with misconceptions and helping you plan for success in your first term's teaching. Experienced teaching colleagues will support you to consolidate your understanding in biology, chemistry and physics and allow you to practice your skills in our lab-based environment. Take the opportunity to explore core concepts from the KS3 and 4 practical content and how to teach it well.
You may also be interested in: New to teaching GCSE biology, New to teaching GCSE Chemistry or New to teaching GCSE physics
Who is it for?
Science ECTs (Early Career Teachers), RQTs (Recently Qualified Teachers) or trainee teachers who are teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 for the first time
What topics are covered?
- key misconceptions
- substantive and disciplinary knowledge across all three sciences at KS3 and KS4
- progression through the key stages
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- develop your practical science teaching skills across KS3 and KS4
- consolidate understanding across all three sciences up to KS4
- evaluate teaching strategies and activities for use in the classroom
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Summer School for ECTs teaching 11-16 science | 20 July 2026 | 11:00-19:00 |
| 2 Summer School for ECTs teaching 11-16 science | 21 July 2026 | 09:00-16:00 |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
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Alternative dates
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD
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