All teachers and technicians should have regular, high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career so that they can improve student learning.
A good teacher is the most important factor in encouraging students to want to learn science(opens in a new tab).
Providing teachers with opportunities for good professional development can:
Teachers' professional development is a key part of our science education priority area.
We’ve committed £45 million to building and supporting the National STEM Learning Centre(opens in a new tab). It’s one of the main places for teachers and technicians around the UK to access CPD.
Bursaries are available through Project ENTHUSE(opens in a new tab). They can be used towards travel, staff cover and course fees for teachers and technicians.
Research shows that schools want more guidance on the quality of CPD they commission. In partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation(opens in a new tab), we’re scoping a project to design and test a system for teachers that will make it easier for them to find quality-assured CPD.
The Wellcome CPD Challenge(opens in a new tab) is exploring what changes need to be made to the education system so that all teachers are entitled to take part in high-quality, predominantly subject-specific CPD. The three-year pilot study, which started in September 2018, is running in 40 schools across South Yorkshire. Read our report on progress during the first year.
Read our reports:
At the annual ENTHUSE Awards, we celebrate exceptional teachers and technicians who have made a significant impact on science teaching in their schools. Find out about past winners and how to apply(opens in a new tab).
If you have any questions, contact Nan Davies