Professional Development

Courses cost £130 per person, including refreshments, lunch and an exclusive Science Museum teachers' goody bag.

Secondary teachers attending courses delivered through our partnership with Science Learning Centre London may be eligible for an Impact Award of £200. For more information please follow the link to the Science Learning Centre London website below the course description.

Any of the courses below can be delivered on a day of your choosing for whole-school or faculty CPD, at a discounted rate. This is a great way to support your school's learning strategy. Cost is £680 for up to 20 staff (refreshments not included). Call us on 020 7942 4752/4753 or e-mail cpd@sciencemuseum.org.uk to discuss dates and requirements.

Learning in museums (FS, KS1, KS2)
9 December 2009 or 12 May 2010
A practical and hands-on course, covering everything you need to know to make the most of museums when you visit, and embed your visit into your classroom teaching. This course uses the Science Museum as an example, but is useful for teachers across the curriculum who run visits to museums. You'll work with our trainers to develop ideas and share practical tips to make your next museum visit the best yet!
To book please call 020 7942 4752/4753 or e-mail cpd@sciencemuseum.org.uk

Teaching science in the Early Years and KS1 (FS & KS1) 
18 November 2009 or 28 April 2010
Explore how creative approaches can be used in science in the Early Years. You’ll try activities and share ideas that give children first-hand experience of exploration, observation, and problem-solving. You will also experience how the Science Museum can support and enhance the learning of science and literacy at Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.
Course code: LNC09111
To book please contact Science Learning Centre London or telephone 020 7612 6325.

Telling tales: using stories to support science learning in the Early Years (FS & KS1) 
24 February 2010 or 14 July 2010
Try out techniques for adapting traditional stories to bring out science concepts and vocabulary relevant to early learning goals. You’ll see one of the Museum’s tried-and-tested storytelling sessions. Then you’ll develop your own storytelling session to use in school.
Course code: LNC09010
To book please contact Science Learning Centre London or telephone 020 7612 6325.

Creating a buzz: exciting science weeks and clubs (KS1 & KS2) 
4 November 2009, 27 January 2010 or 26 May 2010
Running a science week or science club is highly rewarding, but the task of making it happen can be daunting. We’ll provide advice, contacts and ideas for activities to help you run a science week or club at your school. Teachers who have already done it will share their experience, giving you a realistic picture of the benefits and how to avoid the pitfalls. You 'll have a go at tried-and-tested activities that you can take away and use immediately, and draw up a plan of action based on what you have learned from the day.
Course code: LNC09311
To book please contact Science Learning Centre London or telephone 020 7612 6325.

Learning in museums (KS3 & KS4)
2 December 2009, 10 March 2010 or 30 June 2010
A practical and hands-on course covering everything you need to know to make the most of museums when you visit, and to embed your visit into your classroom learning. This course uses the Science Museum as an example, but is useful for teachers of all subjects who run visits to museums. You'll work with our trainers to develop ideas and share practical tips to make your next museum visit the best yet!
To book please call 020 7942 4752/4753 or e-mail cpd@sciencemuseum.org.uk

Learning outside the classroom: science in informal settings (KS3 & KS4)
11 March 2010 or 1 July 2010
This course will enable you to maximise learning during school visits, and develop strategies to implement Learning Outside the Classroom requirements and current learning theory in Science. It's an excellent complement to the Learning in Museums course above.
Course code LNC09036
To book please contact Science Learning Centre London or telephone 020 7612 6325.

Effective discussions in How Science Works: Talk Science (KS3 & KS4)
6 November 2009, 5 March 2010 or 9 July 2010
This popular hands-on course focuses on how to run classroom discussions around contemporary science issues with the opportunity to try innovative formats to inspire and facilitate discussion.
To book please call 020 7942 4752/4753 or e-mail cpd@sciencemuseum.org.uk
This course is also available through BP's Enterprising Science programme. Find out more.