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...

Data manipulation using spreadsheets and databasesSL955

During this course, you will get to grips with manipulating data using both spreadsheets and databases. You will build confidence and understanding in using a variety of formulae and functions, pivot tables, and data validation in spreadsheets. You will then turn your attention to setting up a database from scratch...

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...

Teaching primary biology: classificationNE010

Teaching primary biology: body processesNE009

We will support you throughout this course to further your understanding of the human body and look at ways of introducing the human body in your lessons. The focus is on developing your subject knowledge and classroom practice and activities. You will also explore some of the common misconceptions around this area...

Teaching biology: inspiring students with plant scienceNE206

Students need to be able to apply their understanding of key biological processes to new contexts, and many students find this difficult. By using plants in your scheme of work, you can give your students additional opportunities to practice this skill.This course will help you in improving student learning through...

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...

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch JrCO455

Preparing students for 6-mark exam questions in scienceNE272

We know students struggle to write longer answer questions in science. This ranges from an inability to start resulting in a blank page, through to writing everything they know about a topic and failing to refer back to the question.  This course explores a range of strategies to support students to answer 6 mark...

Primary design and technology: Electrical systemsNE257

This course will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the electrical systems 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...

Supporting students to answer GCSE exam questions in scienceNE273

Every year the examiner's report highlights a range of issues with how students answered questions. This course will provide you with teaching strategies which can be integrated into the scheme of learning or lesson planning from the start of the year so that your students are better prepared for examinations.

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...