CPD
We provide a wide range of continuing professional development packages in science and D&T for primary settings (see below). They include half and full-day packages and a range of shorter twilight sessions.
We are also happy to develop bespoke packages either comprised of elements from a number of the packages below or tailored to meet specific requirements.
We charge £300 + VAT for half-day courses or twilight sessions and £500 + VAT for full-day courses. Travel costs outside London are charged in addition at cost.
Twilight sessions (1-2 hours)
Introduction to Science Enquiry
An introduction to the science enquiry process and types of enquiry in the primary curriculum
Developing Working Scientifically Skills
An introduction to the working scientifically skills that pupils need to develop
Assessment for Learning
An introduction to a range of teaching strategies that can be used to embed assessment for learning into all lessons
Thinking and Talking in Science
An introduction to the benefits of using talk to enhance science learning
Get Out!
An introduction to the benefits of using outdoor learning to enhance the science curriculum
Developing Science Capital
An introduction to the concept of science capital and how to build it into your teaching
Science Meets English
An introduction into how science and English can be effectively combined to enhance learning in both subjects
The D&T Process
An introduction to the engineering principles behind the D&T process
Full or half-day courses
Progression in Scientific Enquiry
An in-depth course to develop a greater understanding of progression in the scientific enquiry types
Progression in Working Scientifically Skills
An in-depth course to develop a greater understanding of the progression within the working scientifically skills
Developing Effective Assessment
An in-depth course that gives teachers a clear understanding of the expectations of the National Curriculum statements
Embedding Outdoor Learning
An in-depth course that explains how outdoor learning throughout the year enhances the science curriculum
Think, Talk, Write Science
An in-depth course exploring a range of activities to engage children in deeper thinking and purposeful talk
D&T Core Skills and Technical Knowledge
An in-depth course that will enhance teachers’ technical knowledge of how to safely carry out a range of core D&T skills
Project Design in D&T
An in-depth course that will outline the factors to be considered when designing a D&T project
Using D&T to Enhance Science
An in-depth course exploring how a D&T project can be used to enhance science learning
Extensive experience of delivering CPD
face-to-face or remotely