Science and Industry Museum: Fully Funded CPD

Led by the Science Museum Group expert Science Museum Group Academy trainers, these courses are fully funded for UK-based teachers (some are open to support staff and childminders working with children in KS2 age range) thanks to support from our partners. Join us for an in-person course at one of our five museums (Includes Manchester) or meet us online for a 60-minute session.

Cost

Fully funded thanks to funding from the Science Museum Group Academy partners

Booking 

Explore our range of courses and book your place via the links below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at: smgacademy@sciencemuseum.ac.uk

Exploring Science Through Play

Ideal for KS1 educators and support staff working with children 5-7 years, this popular course shares interactive, research-informed approaches to exploring science through playful learning experiences. Refreshments, lunch and resources are provided.

Manchester Science and Industry Museum, 14th Nov 24 or 11th Mar 25, 10:00am - 16:00pm

Find out more: Exploring Science Through Play - SMG Academy (sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk)

Exploration and Discovery Clubs

For teachers, school staff, educators, community group leaders. Whether you are a confident leader of an established club or just at the beginning of your journey, this half-day in-person course will give you new tools and ideas to set up and run a club – no science knowledge needed! Refreshments and resources are provided.

Manchester Science and Industry Museum, 8th Jul 25, 1:30pm - 16:30pm

Find out more: Exploration and discovery clubs course - SMG Academy (sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk)

STEM Engagement

Suitable for primary teachers, secondary teachers, and community group leaders based in the UK. During this in-person practical session, SMG will share creative and research-informed approaches to help you create inspiring science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Refreshments, lunch and resources are provided.

Manchester Science and Industry Museum, 4th Feb 25 and 1st Jul 25, 10:00am - 16:30pm

Find out more: STEM Engagement course - Science Museum Group Academy

Discussion in the Classroom (Online)

Suitable for primary and secondary teachers based in the UK. In this virtual course, try out ideas and techniques to help you plan and facilitate engaging STEM discussions in the classroom. This 60-minute course will help you develop your students' confidence so they can engage with and talk about STEM in and beyond the classroom.

Online, 5th Nov 24 and 14th May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Find out more: Discussion in the Classroom - Science Museum Group Academy

Creating Engaging Learning Experiences (Online)

Suitable for primary and secondary teachers and community group leaders based in the UK. This 60-minute session looks at five key elements for creating engaging learning experiences. Exploring each element in turn, you will discover new ways of inspiring your students in STEM.

Online, 7th Nov 24, 6th Feb 25 and 3rd Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Find out more: Creating engaging learning experiences - SMG Academy (sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk)