Subject Knowledge Enhancement

• Enhance your practical skills using a range of software
• Write algorithms, pseudocode and code in different languages
• Develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills
• Computing outside of the classroom
• Mathematic/Modelling for computing
• Engage in design projects using the Raspberry Pi and BBC micro:bit computers

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face

• 27 – 31 July and 10 – 14 August

• Complete a Design & Technology Food subject audit to assess the skills that will need to be developed and enhanced during the course
• Develop and enhance skills for teaching food within a demanding curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Complete independent learning tasks linked to the activities undertaken on the face to face content. This will link with resources needed to teach within schools
• Study the Design & Technology curriculum to become more confident in its content, with focus on the GCSE assessments for Food Preparation & Nutrition
• Research various exam board GCSE specifications, focusing on key content and skills taught
• Consider practical classroom management and skills

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 6^th - 10^th July 2020 and 13^th - 17^th July 2020

• Read a range of Shakespeare plays and explore at least one in detail
• Read a range of 19^th century literature and study one in more detail
• Read and compare a range of poetry including modern and Pre 1914
• Refresh your grammar knowledge
• Study a range of modern plays
• Attend two enrichment days during the face to face study; including a trip to Stratford
• Understand how basic subject knowledge corresponds with the KS3 and KS4 Programmes of Study

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 29 June – 3 July and 6 – 10 July

• In face to face sessions, discuss themes and grammar points studied in the French curriculum at KS3, KS4 and into KS5
• Enhance your understanding of French culture with distance learning tasks
• Watch and analyse films: “Entre les murs”, “Intouchables”, “Le prénom” and “La vie est un long fleuve tranquille”
• Explore a literary text: “Le petit prince”
• Research current issues and festivals
• Work independently on grammar (Grammaire en Clair)

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 8 – 12 June and 29 June – 3 July

• Consider the uniqueness of the subject of geography and your individual areas of strength and for development
• Explore global systems and global governance
• Use maps and diagrams to communicate data
• Study coastal and river systems and landscapes
• Prepare and deliver presentations on African countries
• Explore global population and the environment, including resource security

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 6 – 10 July and 13 – 17 July  

• A range of mathematics from within the KS3, KS4 and KS5 Mathematics curriculum including aspects of Number, Algebra, Ratio, Proportion and rates of change, Geometry and Measures, Probability and Statistics
• A focus on learning through collaborative tasks, challenging distance-learning problems and personal reflection
• A focus on developing and extending mathematical thinking through problem-solving and reasoning activities
• A focus on using graphing software, models and manipulatives as appropriate to the task
• Culminating in a greater aware of the subject content within the KS3, KS4 and KS5 Mathematics curriculum and the connections across these

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 13 – 17 July and 20 – 24 July plus 20 June and 4 July (half days)

• Enhance your practical laboratory skills
• Develop scientific thinking and explore how science works
• Practice each GCSE required practical
• Make links to Chemistry and Physics up to KS4
• Opportunity to take part in a field trip

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face       

• 20 – 24 July and 27 – 31 July

Distance              

• 8 weeks 29^th June
• 12 weeks 1^st June
• 16 weeks 4^th May (biology only)

• Enhance your practical laboratory skills
• Develop scientific thinking and explore how science works
• Practice each GCSE required practical
• Make links to Biology and Physics up to KS4
• Opportunity to take part in a field trip

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face 

• 20 – 24 July and 27 – 31 July

• Enhance your practical laboratory skills
• Develop scientific thinking and explore how science works
• Practice each GCSE required practical
• Make links to Biology and Chemistry up to KS4
• Opportunity to take part in a field trip

Compulsory taught sessions

Face to face

• 20 – 24 July and 27 – 31 July

• Subject knowledge content matches GCSE specifications and the Commission on RE Statement of Entitlement (2018).
• Enhance subject knowledge of the main World Religions, and deepen understanding of how some of these are practiced in Britain today.
• Bespoke modules based on your requirements answering questions such as How do different religions understand the nature of God? Or How do different religions and worldviews respond to questions about the purpose of life or purposeful life? Or How do different religions understand the concept of worship?
• Be supported one to one by tutors highly experienced in religious education and learn about the purpose of RE, where to find accurate information and consider approaches to teaching
• Opportunity to undertake fieldwork and engage with religion in the public sphere
• Free NATRE (National Association of Teachers of RE) student membership for one year and bespoke resource package

The SKE can be started at any time and be completed over 8 (full time) or 16 (part time) weeks and must be completed by the end of August. The course is 200 hours in length.

This is an online course run by TEACH:RE.

Considering an SKE?

Bursaries are available for eligible applicants. Subject to confirmation from DfE.  

Contact us for further information about the courses, for an application form and to find out more about the bursary.

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