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Secondary & Triple Science: CPD on demand
We can deliver a range of "off the shelf" STEM Learning courses for secondary on demand for your school, MAT or cluster. Below are some of the titles we can offer - please contact us to plan your date.
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Activity code |
Activity title |
Why attend? |
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RP021 |
Developing STEM in the secondary curriculum |
Learn how to apply science to real life STEM contexts and develop your students' STEM skills |
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RP200 |
Strengthening practical work in biology |
We will explore strategies for teaching topics across the biology curriculum and develop an understanding of how practical work can be made more relevant and effective. |
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RP201 |
Strengthening practical work in physics |
Explore a range of ideas for teaching topics across the physics curriculum and develop an understanding of how practical work can be made more relevant and effective. |
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RP202 |
Strengthening practical work in chemistry |
Through hands-on activities you will undertake new and established strategies and practical techniques to make students' learning more effective. |
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RP206 |
Essential skills for new and aspiring science leadership |
Working with an experienced science leader, you will develop your vision and leadership skills to enable you to lead an effective and vibrant science team. |
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RP208 |
Physics for non-specialists |
Develop your understanding of key physics principles and the skills and strategies needed to teach physics effectively. |
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RP210 |
Mathematics in science teaching (UNDER REVIEW) |
Exploring the use and failure to use mathematics in science. It looks at typical weaknesses in mathematical that hinder students' ability to understand and solve scientific problems. |
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RP212 |
Enhancing literacy skills in science |
Supporting participants in responding to the increased literacy demands in examinations and help to provide students with the skills to be effective, independent learners. |
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RP222 |
Behaviour management in science |
Supporting teachers new to the profession in considering ways of managing the behaviour of their students so that a positive, effective learning environment can be sustained. |
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RP297 |
Key Stage 3 science for non-science specialists |
A series of four CPD sessions (4 days) to help non-science specialists teach science confidently. |
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RP344 |
Applying knowledge and understanding in science |
Help your science students apply their knowledge and skills by focusing on AO2 exam specifications. Develop the ability of your students to apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures. This course focuses on the demands of AO2 in exam specifications and offers practical advice and suggestions on how to develop application and problem solving skills. You will create a toolkit of activities that will help you promote application skills in your students. |
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RP348 |
Supporting EAL Learners in Science |
Support of pupils with EAL to ensure curriculum is inclusive and accessible for all learners |
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RP349 |
Stretch and challenge of pupils in science |
How to ensure that learners are given appropriate stretch and challenge in science |
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RP350 |
Metacognition and self-regulated learning in science |
Development of self-regulated learning skills for pupils to help progress |
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RP352
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Meeting the new Ofsted framework in secondary science |
The new Ofsted framework, to be introduced from September 2019, will require leaders and teachers of science to have a clear curriculum vision for the subject, this course will guide participants through a review of the science curriculum offer to ensure that your students meet the Ofsted 3 Is (Intent, Implementation and Impact). The course will look at how to identify gaps in teaching and learning and how to ensure that they are filled, how to broaden your thinking beyond working to exam specifications and linking learning to the world of work, society and real-world contexts. |
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RP355
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Science for low attainers - how to engage and ensure progress |
This course will look at how to effectively deliver the science curriculum to ensure progress by low attainers. The course will look at how the curriculum can be modelled to support low attainers and you will develop strategies to engage students with science and to ensure that pupil's skills are developed to allow them to access examinations and required practicals. |
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RP391 |
Developing a sustainable future |
A suite of training and resources that develop sustainable thinking with students. Activities will explore product lifecycle, product design and manufacture through a product tear down and a design task. |
NEW courses exploring climate change
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Activity code |
Activity Title |
Why attend? |
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RP359 |
Integrating climate change into the secondary curriculum |
Climate change is among the greatest threats and challenges of our time. From scientific analysis and technology to global political debate, tackling climate change requires a multi-disciplinary approach and encompasses a wide range of topics. During this course, you will learn about the science behind climate change, the strategies that are being employed to tackle the problem and explore creative ways to integrate this topic into the secondary curriculum. |
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RP360 |
Evidence for human-caused climate change |
Do you want to understand more about the climate and how it has changed over time? This course looks at what the climate is and how scientists gather data to inform us about changes. The course looks at the evidence for human-caused climate change and how students can critically analyse and evaluate data. There will also be opportunity to consider how you can use climate change as a context for curriculum learning. |
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RP361 |
How can individuals help tackle climate change? |
Do you want to know how you can help tackle climate change? During this course, you will consider ways in which you can make a difference and contribute to the global drive to reduce climate change. You will also consider ways in which you can engage your students in investigating local climate issues and solutions. |
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RP362 |
How is business and technology helping to tackle climate change? |
Do you want to update your knowledge on how business and technology is helping to tackle climate change? This course looks at how organisations are adapting and responding to climate change and how they are tackling the problem. You will also consider ways in which you can use this context in your teaching. |
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RP363 |
Impacts of climate change |
Do you want to understand the impact of climate change? This course investigates the impact of humans on the natural environment. During this course, you will have opportunity to evaluate these causes and consider ways in which you can teach about human impact with your students. |
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RP364 |
Using the Ofsted research review : science to move your curriculum towards excellence |
Following the publication of the Ofsted Research Review: science in 2021, this course is designed to enable participants, from any phase, to review their curriculum against the key messages. The course will highlight the key findings and provide a facilitated forum for sharing ideas with peers. Participants will work together, evaluating their curriculum against Ofsted's findings and planning next steps in the development of their curriculum. Facilitator support will be available to begin any re-design process following this evaluation. |
Triple Science
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Activity code |
Activity title |
Why attend? |
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RP750 |
Triple science network meeting |
Share good practice around the intent, implementation and impact of the triple science curriculum with your peers |
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RP760 |
Implementing and enhancing triple science provision for SLT and governors |
Provide key messages to leadership teams and governors about the benefits of triple science. |
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RP775 |
KS3 Curriculum Progression |
Planning the delivery of the science curriculum (90 minute) |
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RP776 |
Technicians Supporting Triple Science |
This course is designed for technicians who support practical work in triple science. You will gain hands on experience of effective and engaging practical ideas in biology, chemistry and physics. You will also have the opportunity to discuss key learning points behind the practicals, where to find resource materials and how to prepare them. |
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RP777 |
Raising Attainment in Triple Science |
Looking to improve students’ performance? This course will enable you to consider a range of key strategies to help you achieve this. It has been designed for science departments that have little or no experience in delivering triple science. |
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RP778 |
Triple Science: Physics |
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching physics at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course. |
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RP779 |
Triple Science: Chemistry |
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching chemistry at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, and you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course. |
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RP780 |
Triple Science: Biology |
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching biology at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, and you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course. |
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RP781 |
Inspiring learners to study Triple Science |
Using data from KS3 can help you identify students who are suitable for triple science. This course will help you effectively identify appropriate students from data. You will examine ways to motivate students, enrich their triple science learning and investigate STEM career resources that you can use to inspire students to study science. |
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RP782 |
Managing Effective Practical Work in Triple Science |
This course is designed for teachers who are new to teaching triple science with a particular interest in developing their use of practical work. |
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RP788 |
Triple Science: Preparing for Linear Assessment |
This course identifies a range of potential barriers for teachers and students in responding to the move to the Linear Assessment model. It goes beyond looking at short term bolt on interventions to look at issues such as progression, tracking progress and how best to structure learning so students gain a deep, long terms understanding of the science. |