CPD by Kew - New courses for primary teachers
Browse our list of new training courses for teachers and support staff working in primary schools.
You can express your interest in our upcoming CPD courses by completing the online form. When the course dates are confirmed we will get in touch. We invite you to share your ideas for new courses too.
Enhancement and enrichment for primary teachers
Use the wonderful grounds at Wakehurst and Kew Gardens for a team building session.
Forces and electricity
How to use plants and the natural world in an intriguing way to demonstrate forces and electricity.
Investigative science
A range of enquiry-based activities which support science through Key Stages 1 and 2.
Learning out of the classroom
An introduction to sustainability, biodiversity and seasonality for your school and students. From making a living calendar to enquiry-based learning projects, whilst making the best use of outdoor space.
SciArt
Teaching science through art in a creative and supportive way. LOtC, cross-topic considerations and pupil-led learning.
Video conferencing
Develop the potential of meeting real scientists and seeing different places through video linking. This course goes from how to video-link with basic webcam equipment to how to get the most out of a video conferencing linkage.
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