Science lies at the core of the National Curriculum in KS1 and KS2. For many teachers without a background in the sciences, teaching of the subject can raise anxieties about subject knowledge that can often lead to a very formulaic teaching approach geared purely towards the assessment framework.

This course addresses these concerns and concentrates on boosting teacher understanding of fundamental concepts to enable them to be more effective in the teaching and learning of science. There is an emphasis on physics topics and active forms of learning- the training includes:

• Masterclasses to increase teacher understanding of science

• Support to increase teacher confidence in science

• Hands-on workshops

• Ideas for teaching approaches and activities

The course has been successful in bolstering understanding of physics and improving confidence together with increasing student enjoyment and attainment in science.

Areas of coverage include:

Day 1:

• Life processes and living things
• Materials, their properties and atoms
• Electricity

Day 2:

• Forces and motion
• Light and sound
• The Earth and beyond

The programme takes place as two complementary training days and gives an insight into all topic areas in the science curriculum with an emphasis on physics. Applicants may apply for either day or the complete course.

• Increase teacher confidence in science
• Enable better planning
• Increase active and participative styles of learning
• Make science imaginative and exciting
• Increase pupil attainment