Primary Science courses
We have a variety of CPD courses running over the next few months and are constantly adding new courses so do check back soon.
If there is anything you would want to see here or if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you at one of our courses soon!
UPCOMING EVENT
Trip to Whipsnade Zoo
14th June, 9.30 to 15.30
£200/£400
70% TRP available contact hubs@scd.herts.sch.uk
*OFFER* Teacher Release Payments (TRP) - Some of our courses have a TRP available to maintained schools when booking. This is a payment to enable your school to release you for the course, this can go towards supply cover or provisions. Look out for TRP in our course list below and contact us to book with one of these offers.
You will need to pay the full amount up-front, 8 weeks after attending the course you will be refunded the percentage specified on the offer. If you have any questions please contact us.
Upcoming Courses
Primary Conference Days
Our primary conferences always provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.
St Clement Danes School - 9.30-16.00 - £100 / £200* (50% TRP available - final price £50)
Summer Term 24 - 27th June - Book here
Primary Network Meetings
The aim of the Network meeting is to keep busy primary teachers up to date with the latest guidance and resources, to share good practice and to provide support with curriculum development, in a friendly and informal environment.
Remote - 15.45-16.45 - Free/£40*
30th April - Info and booking
18th June - Info and booking
Engaging Primary Science
Year group specific science CPD for primary teachers. Gain subject knowledge confidence and gather ideas for how to cover the tricky bits. Experience different enquires that link to your year group content and resources you can use to support you in delivering exciting hands on lessons! These courses also present opportunities to network with other teachers, so come along!
£95/£185 (50% TRP Available)
Year 1 - 9th May - Info and booking
Year 2 - 11th July - Info and booking
Year 3 - 2nd May - Info and booking
Year 4 - 6th June - Info and booking
Year 5 - 13th June - Info and booking
Year 6 - 2nd July - Info and booking
April
Primary Science for ECTs - 25th and 29th April 15.30-17.00 - Two session course - Remote - £100/150* - Info and booking
This course will provide you with a manageable approach to planning and teaching primary science. Expand the teaching tools at your fingertips and develop your confidence to plan and enable effective learning for children in your class. On this course you will explore the requirements of the primary science curriculum, improve your subject knowledge, plan exciting lessons and build your confidence in teaching practical science activities.
May
Getting Started with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) in science lessons - 2nd May 15.45 to17.15 - Remote - FREE - Info and booking
A 90 minute virtual but practical session on Getting Started with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD). The course will focus on getting started with Tinkercad and SketchUp with us delivering 40 mins on each program, and how these can be used within Science & Computing.
Teaching EYFS science - 22nd May 15.00-16.00 and 23rd May 14.00 to16.00 - Two session course - Remote - £100/200* - Info and booking
This course will provide a manageable approach to planning and delivering EYFS science. Enter the classroom with the tools and confidence to plan and develop effective learning for children in your class. You will explore ways of bringing the EYFS experience to life through practical ideas and discussion tasks.
June
SPECIAL COURSE - ZSL WHIPSNADE ZOO - Developing Working Scientifically outside the Classroom - 14th June - ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 9.30-15.30 - £200/400* (70% TRP available for state schools - final price £60) - Contact us to book with Teacher Release Payment - Info and booking
We will be releasing more exciting details about this course soon but get booked on now to avoid disappointment. This event is run in partnership with ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and promises to be a brilliant day you won't want to miss.
Data logging – Using MicroBits in Science & Computing Lessons - 19th June - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood- 13.00 to 16.00 - FREE COURSE (Free for state funded Schools in our Science (Bucks, West Herts & East Berks) & Computing areas (Bucks, Oxon & Berkshire). - Info and booking
This 'hands on' course will introduce you to the micro: bit a small micro-computer, which can be used to record data such as light, temperature and sound. You will learn how to use the device as a datalogger, how to view the stored data and how to use data handling software to represent it in tables, charts and graphs.
July
Raising Attainment in Primary Science - 9th July - 1 Day, FACE TO FACE - St Clement Danes School £200/400* - Info and booking
Where there has been a drop in attainment in science it is important to identify and evaluate possible causes and consider strategies for making good lessons outstanding. During this course you will make use of self-evaluation strategies to develop an understanding of the key issues relating to the raising of attainment in your school.
*State funded school or college price/Fee-paying school or college price (independent)