Teach Secondary Issue 13.6

Free space education As part of the UK Space Agency’s Space to Learn programme, the National Space Academy is offering space science workshops, careers conferences and space camps to UK secondary students – completely free of charge. Space Camps are taking place across the UK, providing students with exciting and immersive space science experiences that feature hands-on activities and talks from STEM professionals. The one-day Careers Conference events, meanwhile, allow your students to explore the huge variety of space careers out there, and hear from real space industry professionals. Finally, the Space Masterclasses are delivered by specially trained science teachers, who can visit your school to conduct a curriculum-linked workshop of your choice. Learn more and apply at nationalspaceacademy.org/ space-to-learn , or email spacetolearn@spacecentre.co.uk . CPD for all Featuring over 200 hours of research-based professional development modules from leading practitioners – including Sue Cowley, Jon Hutchinson and Susie Spolander – BlueSky Learning offers flexible CPD for teachers and school staff. Designed to enhance current knowledge, develop new skills and improve strategies to support classroom teaching, the library covers literacy, behaviour management, metacognition, supporting SEND, safeguarding, instructional coaching, staff wellbeing and much more. Each evidence-based module includes interactive supporting activities to embed learning. An annual subscription to BlueSky Learning starts at just £375, providing unlimited access for your entire school workforce. You can also get a sense of what to expect by streaming the first two episodes of the BlueSky Learning Literacy podcast through Spotify, via bit.ly/ ts135-BSLP; For more information, visit blueskylearning.co.uk Free AI resources Experience AI is an educational programme that provides cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence and machine learning to teachers and students aged 11 to 14. Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in collaboration with Google DeepMind, the programme offers a range of free teaching resources, including adaptable lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets and videos. All our resources are designed to get young people passionate about the subject, and are accessible to all educators – regardless of subject expertise or technical experience. Ready to inspire your students? Download our Experience AI resources today at experience-ai.org and help prepare the next generation of AI innovators. Diabetes support The InDependent Diabetes Trust offers support and information to people with diabetes, their famies and health professionals on the issues that are important to them. Its helpline offers a friendly, understanding ear when the going gets tough. IDDT supplies information packs to parents and teachers so they understand the needs of children with diabetes in school, and provides much- needed aid to children with diabetes in developing countries. Diabetes can cause serious long-term complications, with a cure still elusive, which is why IDDT also funds essential research. As a registered charity, IDDT relies entirely on voluntary donations. For more information or to join, visit iddtinternational.org 9 Shakespeare workshops Deepen your students’ understanding of Shakespeare with workshops and teacher training from Shakespeare’s Globe. Students can enjoy Lively Action workshops, which can be tailored to the play and learning objectives of your choice, and are packed full of practical exercises aimed at helping to unlock Shakespeare’s language and characters.Workshops can take place at Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside or in your school – find out how to get a 20% discount on workshops booked at Shakespeare’s Globe on page 76 of this issue. Teachers can also acquire new tools and techniques for bringing Shakespeare to life in the classroom with the help of our Continuing Professional Development sessions held at Shakespeare’s Globe or online – for more details, visit shakespearesglobe.com/learn/ secondary-schools 7 8 6 10 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 81