Assessment CPD

Assessment science courses for teachers and science leads – STEM CPD LIVE* Remote delivery science courses.

The following packages provide opportunities to network and learn with colleagues in the same role in other schools. The sessions are aimed at subject leaders and other key school staff. Each session is professionally facilitated by STEM consultants.

* These courses are live and not recorded and cannot be watched back at a later date.

BOOKINGS

Online bookings close 24 hours before the course start date. Last minute bookings can be made by email and not the website.

For any queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.

FEES

Fees shown are for maintained (state-funded) schools.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for information on Resources, Registration, Booking and more.

EP2537 Teaching and Assessment in Primary Science Network

RK121 A34

This course is 1 of 3 that aims to develop support for a valid, reliable and manageable system of primary school science assessment which will have a positive impact on children’s learning.

 

Fully funded for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. All other bookings will be cancelled.

For all other areas, please book onto sister course RK121 A53 for £60/90 respectively.

Maths science primary teacher child assessment leading

Date: 29 November 2023

Venue: Online
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
Cost: Free

EP2538 Techniques for Assessment for Learning

RK198 A229

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in primary science assessment. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore the techniques for assessment for learning and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the techniques for assessment for learning in primary science.

 

Free for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only. All other schools can be booked using the sister code RK198 A230 for £40 and £60 respectively.

Schemes cross-curricular learning assessment

Date: 4 December 2023

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

EP2415 Assessment, Evidencing and Progression

RK198 A180

Delegates will be introduced to a range of formative and summative assessment approaches that will also support the effective monitoring of D&T.

 

Fully funded for schools from the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. All other bookings will be cancelled.

RQT Year 3 Programme

Date: 9 January 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

EP2538 Strategies to Support Progression

RK198 A231

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in primary science progression. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore the strategies to support progression and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the strategies to support progression in primary science.

 

Free for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only. All other schools can be booked using the sister code RK198 A232 for £40 and £60 respectively.

Aspiring and New Leaders Programme with DTSA

Date: 10 January 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

EP2538 Teaching & Assessment in Primary Science Network

RK121 A39

This course is 2 of 3 that aims to develop support for a valid, reliable and manageable system of primary school science assessment which will have a positive impact on children’s learning.

 

Fully funded for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. All other bookings will be cancelled.

A Masterclass for teaching SEND Learners

Date: 13 February 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
Cost: Free

EP2538 Science Moderation

RK198 A233

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in primary science moderation. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore the strategies to complete science moderation and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with strategies to complete science moderation in primary science.

 

Free for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only. All other schools can be booked using the sister code RK198 A234 for £40 and £60 respectively.

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Date: 13 February 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

Tracking of Science for Your School

RK198 A236

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in primary science moderation. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore the strategies to complete science moderation and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with how to track science in their school.

SEND in the classroom

Date: 25 March 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: £40

EP2538 Assessing Working Scientifically

RK198 A237

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in assessing Working Scientifically. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore how to assess working scientifically and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with how to assess working scientifically in Primary Science in their school.

 

Free for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only. All other schools can be booked using the sister code RK198 A238 for £40 and £60 respectively.

Science Conclusions Evaluations Working Scientifically

Date: 14 May 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

EP2414 Teaching and Assessment in Primary Science Network

RK121 A40

This course is 3 of 3 that aims to develop support for a valid, reliable and manageable system of primary school science assessment which will have a positive impact on children’s learning.

 

Fully funded for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. 

All other bookings should be made on course RK121 A55.

Primary science

Date: 24 June 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Cost: Free

EP2538 Leading Change in Primary Science Assessment

RK198 A239

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to best practice in leading change in Assessing Primary Science. This course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore how to lead change in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with how to lead change in primary science assessment in their school.

 

Free for schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only. All other schools can be booked using the sister code RK198 A240 for £40 and £60 respectively.

Maths science primary teacher child assessment leading

Date: 1 July 2024

Venue: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: Free

REGISTRATION, BOOKING AND FEES

Click on these links for more information on how to register, make bookings, fees and other information.

For any other queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.

FACE-TO-FACE & PAST COURSES

In-person courses are available in your local area which are great for networking and practicals, and a list of past courses is available to view showing courses we are able to run again on request.

Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire and Leicester, Leicestershire & Northants Science Learning Partnerships (SLP), trading as Developing Teachers of Science Association (DTSA), cover the entire geographical area including Derby, Nottingham, Leicester & Northampton for STEM Learning UK.

Our aim is to allow all staff to support students to ensure they are the best that they can be. We are proud to have provided teachers, technicians and other educators with high impact, subject-specific professional development in science and the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.