Professional Award in Science Teaching and Learning

By Clare Warren “Does outdoor learning contribute to children’s enjoyment of science?” I am currently studying on the Professional Award in Science Teaching and Learning programme which recognises the completion of a period of CPD which has had an impact on teaching. Teachers who achieve the Professional Award have demonstrated their ability to effectively reflect [...]

Valentine’s Day Science Lesson Planning Ideas

by Mark Langley. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, no doubt many of you will be looking for ideas to link your class activity with a day that may be on many of your students minds.  In our video, Mark Langley, one of the Professional Development Leaders at the National Science Learning Centre demonstrates how to [...]

The Apprentice’s view for National Apprentice Week

By Cindy Martin. I was unsure whether I wanted to attend university so once I had completed my GCSEs and A levels at school I decided to apply for an apprenticeship, this would provide me with the opportunity to learn whilst getting paid and allow me to see what I would like to do in [...]