Sustained professional development

These courses are suitable for teachers in all career stages, but are not typically suitable for trainee/student teachers in the first two terms of their training year. The courses expect a basic level of subject knowledge and are ideally suited if you are new to teaching chemistry; you have recently focused on another subject and would like to boost your knowledge; or you are returning from a teaching break.

Nothing at all! Our sustained professional development courses are free to join for Teach Chemistry members, although places are limited.

The courses are designed to support practical skills, enhance your existing knowledge of key subjects (you should already have a basic understanding of the topics covered) and offer teaching strategies for delivering key areas of the chemistry curriculum. You’ll explore common misconceptions, contextualise tricky topics and receive links to classroom-ready resources.

We have found that these courses are most impactful if you are able to apply what you have learned soon after taking the course – ideally within 12 months of your attendance.

Choose a course from the list above and follow the instructions on the course page to book your place or register your interest. Please note that you should be a Teach Chemistry member to book. Your school may have already signed up, so please check before booking.

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Absolutely. Each course is recognised CPD, so you will receive a certificate of attendance for your professional development portfolio/record once you have completed all of your chosen course’s sessions.

To qualify for the certificate of attendance, you must attend all sessions and complete all required tasks.

We recommend using a laptop or desktop computer when joining the course sessions to gain access to all activities.