In School/College INSET
If you are looking for a course to run onsite at your school or college, we have over 800 to chose from. These are all quality assured courses we have successfully run in the recent past. They have been delivered exclusively by trusted trainers that consistently receive great feedback. 98% of attendees state they would recommend our courses on their evaluation forms.
To narrow down the list of courses to only those in your chosen subject, simply click below on the area of expertise most applicable to you or your colleagues. Otherwise you will be scrolling all 800 teacher training days in alphabetical order! If you're planning a Whole School INSET day, our unrivalled range of learning and teaching, pastoral care, behaviour, leadership and Special Educational Needs programmes may well prove of interest.
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INSPIREscience: Key Stage Three
Science
This highly-practical day will be a mixture of presentation and 'hands-on', and will provide a unique, engaging and stimulating approach to teaching scientific knowledge and enquiry. the day will also promote and develop the use of creative thinking in science, higher order scientific enquiry and process skills - including problem solving and reasoning. The emphasis of the day is placed on fun, novel (and even mysterious and magical ways) of presenting scientifitc concepts and investigations.
Inspiring and 'Attention Grabbing' Practical Science Teaching for Your Reluctant KS3 Pupils!
Science
The outcome of this lively, inspiring and highly-practical day will be that delegates will feel confident and empowered to deliver engaging and enriched science teaching to their KS3 pupils, especially those normally difficult to engage and inspire.
Key Issues for Teachers Looking for Their First Promotion Within the Science Department
Science
Taking on your first post of responsibility can be daunting. You need a clear understanding of what you are getting yourself into and some equally clear ideas about what you will do once in post. This course helps you to improve your application and prepare for interview. It focuses on the key issues for the Second in Department and offers practical advice on carrying out the role. It will also provide tried and tested strategies for improving pupil behaviour and raising standards of achievement.
Key Issues for Teachers Preparing to Become Second in Science
Science
To give clear advice on building a CV and letter of application that will have impact; to help prepare delegates for interview; to give guidance on carrying out the key functions of a Second in Science; to discuss strategies for supporting more effective teaching and more successful learning; to offer tried and tested strategies for raising standards of pupil achievement and examination performance.
Key Stage 3 Biology: Innovative Approaches to Teaching the New Programme of Study
Science
The new KS3 programme of study for science includes more of an emphasis on the Scientific Process and Developing Scientific Skills, and provides less prescription of content. Together these changes should result in greater flexibility for teachers and learners in science, enabling them to better contribute to the forward looking 'big picture' of the secondary curriculum.
Leading & Managing a Dynamic Science Department
Science
This intensive course is a must for all middle managers in Science. The day will develop the essential leadership and management skills needed for building schools for the future.
From effectively handing difficult situations and conflict to long term issues, such as school or departmental improvement, this course covers it all. At a time when many innovations are being made in Science, time will be spent evaluating the implications of New Specifications in Science at KS3 & 5, as well as appropriate preparation for inspection.
From effectively handing difficult situations and conflict to long term issues, such as school or departmental improvement, this course covers it all. At a time when many innovations are being made in Science, time will be spent evaluating the implications of New Specifications in Science at KS3 & 5, as well as appropriate preparation for inspection.
Management Skills for Technicians
Science
This course will help delegates develop a real understanding of established techniques in communication, negotiation, and working as part of a team. The speaker will also introduce attendees to simple, but powerful, self and time-management tips that can be put to use straight away.
Moving your Biology Lessons from Good to Outstanding
Science
The aim of this course is to give you practical ideas and strategies for producing outstanding lessons that are enjoyable, stimulating, motivating and that meet the needs of different learners.
This course will also address issues prompted by the specifications such as making difficult concepts easier for students to grasp, incorporating "How Science Works" & "Assessment for Learning" and preparing the Most Able students.
This course will also address issues prompted by the specifications such as making difficult concepts easier for students to grasp, incorporating "How Science Works" & "Assessment for Learning" and preparing the Most Able students.
New Roles and Responsibilities for Year Leaders and Tutors under the new OFSTED 2012 Framework
Science
This course has been designed for aspiring and existing Heads of Year wishing to embrace the 'new' contexts of working in schools. It will provide participants with the confidence and solutions to meet the changing need of a year leader. It will address the skills essential to support and manage change and bring coherance to the role. It will focus on this issues of quality assurance, leadership styles, managing colleagues, monitoring student progress, formative assessment, and the new role of the Year Leader.
Outstanding A level Physics
Science
A Level Physics is perceived as the most difficult subject by many students. This course explores why students find it difficult and strategies for improving their confidence and ability.
Neil will take delegates through techniques and ideas for increasing students conceptual understanding as well as improving their results. Useful online support and ICT resources will be explored and delegates will leave with a wealth of new ideas.
Neil will take delegates through techniques and ideas for increasing students conceptual understanding as well as improving their results. Useful online support and ICT resources will be explored and delegates will leave with a wealth of new ideas.
Physics for Non-Specialists: Practical Strategies and Engaging Lessons
Science
This course aims to give confidence in the delivery of the Physics aspects of the curriculum. It will address common misconceptions and will include a large proportion of practical advice on demonstrations, experiments and analogies.
It will also address the needs of the most able students and offer practical strategies to extend them.
It will also address the needs of the most able students and offer practical strategies to extend them.
PRIMARY:INSPIREscience KS 1 & 2
Science
This highly-practical day will be a mixture of presentation and 'hands-on', and will provide a unique, engaging and stimulating approach to teaching scientific knowledge and enquiry. The day will also promote and develop the use of creative thinking in science, higher order scientific enquiry and process skills, including problem solving and reasoning in Key Stages 1 and 2. The emphasis of the day is placed on fun, novel and even mysterious and magical ways of presenting scientific concepts and investigations.
Promoting Personalised Learning in your department/year group to develop high levels of pupils resilience, confidence and independence
Science
In the best schools in the country, excellent classroom practice has already established a pedagogy and culture of personalised teaching and learning - OFSTED This approach leads to pupils who are motivated to learn; manage their own learning; and will reflect on their earning. These attributes enable pupils to become successful learners and provide insight into their learning achievements that will enhance motivation to continue learning.
Science Activities to Engage and Stimulate Pupils with SEN
Science
The course will provide delegates with a wealth of simple, but engaging, practical science activities that can be used straight away in the classroom. These innovative experiments will particularly focus on key aspects of the 'Materials and Physical Processes' aspect of the National Curriculum.
The Lighthouse handbook accompanying this course contains approximately 100 pages of innovative experiments and activities, many of which are in addition to those explored during the day.
The Lighthouse handbook accompanying this course contains approximately 100 pages of innovative experiments and activities, many of which are in addition to those explored during the day.
Science for Pupils with SEN in Mainstream and Special Schools
Science
This interactive, practical training will demonstrate innovative techniques to structure the practical teaching of basic (but fundamental) scientific principles. Alan will provide you with motivational strategies for teaching pupils with special educational needs. The course will focus on strategies for teaching pupils operating at and below levels 1-4 and should prove relevant for staff working in both secondary and special schools.
Science Technicians: Making the Job Easier through Enhanced Communication Skills
Science
Technicians in schools have to juggle a heavy workload whilst being asked to fulfill other roles for a variety of people. This course was requested by technicians attending the successful "Management Skills for Technicians" CPD day and aims to make life easier both for technicians and those that work around them - helping ease stress for all.
This interactive course is based around communication and time management skills, so the technician feels more in control of their workload and more relaxed (thus becoming more effective).
This interactive course is based around communication and time management skills, so the technician feels more in control of their workload and more relaxed (thus becoming more effective).
Self-Evaluation for Heads of Science
Science
This wide-ranging course provides guidance on effective monitoring and evaluation in the teaching of science and demonstrates how this can bring real benefits into the classroom. It aims to improve attainment by enhancing pupils' learning and increasing the effectiveness of teaching . This will be particularly useful with regard to the new OFSTED framework.
Supporting the non-specialist Physics Teacher at KS3
Science
The course will encourage you to construct your own theoretical and practical base for teaching the physics concepts at Key Stage 3 by offering you an opportunity to test your own knowledge and understanding though engaging with practically-based investigative scenarios, concept mapping exercises, and supportive resources.
Surviving your First Year as a Science Teacher
Science
At its best, teaching is the best job in the world. It combines high levels of intellectual challenge, the exercising of complex interpersonal skills, rewarding public service and a high degree of professional autonomy. However, the first years can be intensely challenging while you develop the repertoire of practices needed to manage pupils' learning competently. This course distils 24 years' successful teaching experience and provides delegates with tried and tested practical ideas and strategies for becoming a more effective practitioner more quickly.
Teaching Post 16 Biology: Innovative Techniques and Resources
Science
Aspects of different Post 16 biology courses AS & A2 will be incorporated in this course. This course will develop skills which can be used to generate enthusiasm and make learning easier for Biology at a more Advanced Level. It will explore the ways in which people learn and base the development and consolidation of their understanding on present knowledge. It will provide strategies by which learners can take responsibility, provide interpretations and link ideas.
The Ultimate Post NQT Science Course
Science
You have survived your NQT year, now it is time to consolidate and develop into the teacher you want to be. Learn strategies from an AST who spent the last nine years of teaching in challenging schools and still teaches difficult classes. Beware of those who have read books to become an expert. Neil works for the IOP, NCSL and is a triple science consultant.
Topics in Practical A Level Physics
Science
Many teachers, finding themselves teaching A level Physics for the first time, worry about the practical as well as the more unfamiliar theoretical aspects of the courses, especially if they are not Physics specialists. This course will provide experience of common experiments and demonstrations as well as the theory behind those experiments and concentrates on topics that many teachers find particularly difficult to convey to their students.
Transforming As to A*s in A level Biology
Science
This course will focus on making topics presented in the A-Level Biology course curriculum relevant to students through: effective practical sessions in the classroom; introducing current and popular science to ensure principles are continually made relevant; sparking scientific discussion and debate in the classroom; organising extra-curricular science activities.
Using Assessment for Learning to Deliver Successful Physics Lessons in KS3 and KS4
Science
Much is said about assessment for learning, differentiation and using pupils' prior attainment to inform future lesson planning, but how do we translate these good ideas into good practice? How can we take a content laden, conceptually demanding subject like physics and make it the stuff of accessible, motivating and enjoyable lessons?
This course explores practical ways of using assessment for learning principles to produce physics lessons that will engage students and raise standards of achievement.
This course explores practical ways of using assessment for learning principles to produce physics lessons that will engage students and raise standards of achievement.
Using Interactive Whiteboards Effectively in Science
Science
This course will look at the many learning opportunities provided by an interactive whiteboard. Whiteboards can open up a whole new range of teaching choices - but you need to know how to use the whiteboard to your best advantage in a science lesson.
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East Sussex
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