The Science Museum Group offer fantastic, research-informed training for primary and secondary teachers and educators. These inspirational training courses take place both online and at their London, Manchester and York sites, and provide practical and creative ideas to help educators engage children in the exciting world of STEM.
The courses are free for educators in the UK and delivered by expert trainers. Full day courses include lunch as well as resources and materials for you to take away with you.
The following courses are running from this autumn term through to next summer. Find out more about each session via our events calendar. Or contact the Science Museum Group Academy for more information.
Exploring Science Through Play
Hosted by The Science Museum Group Academy, this new in-person training course, aimed at KS1 educators, shares interactive, research-informed approaches to exploring science through playful learning experiences. The full day course will support KS1 teachers and school support staff to create inspiring, meaningful science learning experiences for students aged 5-7.
Where: Science Museum, London, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, National Railway Museum, York
Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
Join the Science Museum Group Academy for their online, interactive course that explores the key elements of engagement and how they can help you to deliver inspiring experiences in the classroom and beyond.
Where: online
Exploration and Discovery Clubs
Join the Science Museum Group Academy for a half-day course to discover how to run an inspiring and memorable Exploration and Discovery Club.
Where: Science Museum, London, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, National Railway Museum, York
Discussion in the Classroom
In this 60-minute, online course, try out ideas and techniques to help you plan and facilitate STEM discussions in the classroom. Explore the elements of a good discussion and review ideas for building students’ enquiry skills using objects and images.
Where: online
Science Engagement
Join the Science Museum Group Academy’s expert trainers for a full day, in-person session and explore the elements of engagement and how they can help you to deliver engaging experiences for your students.
Where: Science Museum, London, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, National Railway Museum, York
Educational visits in safe hands
The Science Museum Group provide a range of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) experiences for children and young people. With awe-inspiring authentic objects, cutting-edge science stories and hands-on activities, their museums celebrate science and technology in an environment that engages all types of learners.
The Science Museum Group are proud LOtC Quality Badge holders for all of their sites, which means they have been thoroughly assessed for both their quality of risk management and learning offer. Booking a visit with a provider who holds the LOtC Quality Badge also reduces paperwork for teachers as the scheme is endorsed by English and Welsh governments. Find out more about the importance of the LOtC Quality Badge and locate awarded providers near you via our searchable map, here.
“We’re delighted to be a LOtC Quality Badge holder. Inspiring our young visitors with the wonder of science underpins all the work we do here at the Science Museum Group and we know that having this recognition is a helpful pointer for educators wanting to ensure they get the most out of their visit.”
Susan Raikes, Director of Learning, Science Museum Group
