Secondary Courses

Facilitator Name: Sally Fulford

Course Code:RP913 / C41

Session Date:
TBC - 3rd November:

Our high quality CPD package has been designed to respond to current needs of all staff (including ECTs, technicians, TAs and leaders) involved in teaching science across schools across Devon and Somerset. The package is a mixture of face to face and remote CPD.

Facilitator Name: Glyn Jones-Parry

Course Code:RN298 / C42

Session Date:
Online - 14th November:

An introductory session reflecting on raising awareness of science capital to encourage more learners towards further science study and careers. We will be looking at how you can assess the science capital of students and look at examples of how it can be introduced into the classroom. This includes introducing of the 3 pillars and the 8 dimensions of science capital.

Facilitator Name: Tonicha Davies

Course Code:RN208 C10

Session Date:
Cullompton Community College - 23rd November:

If you have been asked to teach physics and it is outside your specialist area, this course is for you.

It has been developed with the Institute of Physics and throughout the course we will develop your understanding of the principles of physics and the skills and strategies needed to teach the subject effectively and improve student motivation and attainment. This, in turn, will increase take-up of physics at GCSE, A level and beyond.

Facilitator Name: Nichola Rorke

Course Code:FD104 / NC09

Session Date:
Online - 28th November:

This course looks at what can help make science CPD as effective as possible, with some practical guidance for science staff. It starts by exploring what the evidence suggests and then looks at how this can be put into practice. The whole process of running a course is considered: starting at the planning phase as outcomes are written; examining the sort of activities (including assessment) that could be part of the CPD itself; and finishing with techniques to support participants post-course. It will also examine why and how we should be involving science practical work in our science CPD, and what we can do to improve engagement from all staff.

Facilitator Name: Tonicha Davies

Course Code:RN208 C10

Session Date:
Cullompton Community College - 7th December

The Gatsby Good Practical Science report is the starting point for this course as schools return to embedding hands-on practical science into their curriculum delivery.

You will develop tools and strategies to ensure that practical work that you incorporate into your teaching / curriculum is purposeful and builds on prior learning. You will also consider the importance of apparatus and techniques and working scientifically and you will reflect on your coverage of these areas in your own curriculum.

You will look at some required practicals and plan progression through the curriculum from the perspective of both substantive and disciplinary knowledge that is required to be developed for the practical to be completed successfully. There will also be consideration of the demands of some practical activities and strategies that can be introduced to reduce the cognitive load of the task.

Finally you will consider the facilities and technical support that is required for effective practical science. You will reflect on your own setting and share ideas and good practice about issues you may have with lab space and facilities.

The course is suitable for early career and established teachers as well as subject leaders. There will be some differentiation of tasks during the course depending upon your role.

Facilitator Name: Tonicha Davies

Course Code:RN202 / C05

Session Date:
Cullompton Community College - 16th November:

Research evidence indicates that practical learning improves student motivation, attainment and overall school performance. Through hands-on activities you will undertake new and established strategies and practical techniques to make students' learning more effective.

Facilitator Name: Heidi Foxford

Course Code:RX036 / NC02

Session Dates:
Online - 28th November: 16:00-17:15
Online - 12th December: 16:00-17:15

School closures due to COVID-19 have impacted more negatively on disadvantaged learners than non-disadvantaged peers. This course brings together the findings from research on the barriers to the progress of disadvantaged learners and identifies the areas where are likely to have impact in the classroom. Strategies to support learners with aspects of literacy, scientific reasoning and metacognition are explored with participants also sharing their own good practice.

Facilitator Name: Mike Howard

Course Code:RX298 / C45

Session Date:
Online - 31st January: 16:00-17:30
Online - 21st February: 16:00-17:30

We can support you in identifying the CPD support that you need, provide CPD activity directly from our programme of courses, or work with you to tailor the content to meet your requirements.

Facilitator Name: Tonicha Davies

Course Code:RN297 / C01

Session Date:
Cullompton Community College - 29th February

Does your school have non-science specialist teaching science at Key Stage 3? Indeed, are you a non-science specialist teaching science?

This course is designed so that you will be able to teach pre-GCSE level science confidently whilst developing a repertoire of practical activities and embed working scientifically in your everyday teaching.

Facilitator Name: Tonicha Davies

Course Code:RN201 / C04

Session Date:
Cullompton Community College - 21st March

The aim of this course is to enable teachers and technicians of physics to explore a range of ideas for teaching topics across the physics curriculum. Through hands-on activities you will undertake new and established strategies and relevant practical techniques to make students' learning more effective.