Unlock Your Teaching Potential with Biology Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)
Are you an aspiring biology teacher eager to embark on your teaching journey with confidence? Our Biology Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course, generously funded by the Department for Education (DfE), is designed just for you. SKE serves as a crucial stepping stone for individuals holding an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) offer set to commence in September 2024
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Biology SKE at a Glance
What is Biology SKE?
Biology SKE, often referred to as a refresher course, is your gateway to a fulfilling career in biology education.
Eligibility and Application Process
Our Biology SKE courses are free for eligible candidates who hold an ITT offer to train in September 2024, and if their ITT provider has mandated completion of an SKE course. If you meet these criteria and are ready to take the next step and apply via the "Apply Now" link
Why Choose Eureka?
Our Biology SKE course, since January 2016, is crafted to suit your unique needs. Delve into essential GCSE biology topics, alongside optional A-level units. What distinguishes us is the personalised approach, guiding each student through a customised pathway for optimal ITT preparation
Popular Biology SKE Units
Explore a rich array of biology units, ranging from GCSE to A-level, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Delve into topics such as Cells and Specialized Cells, Enzymes in Digestion, Homeostasis in Biology, and more. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive as a biology teacher in the classroom
Resource rich biology SKE course
On our Biology SKE, you can access all GCSE and A Level material. Furthermore, if you are beginning ITT as a teacher who will be teaching all three sciences, you will enjoy access to our physics and chemistry units at no cost for self-study.
Subject Tutor
A subject tutor plays a pivotal role in our SKE program by providing individualised, one-on-one lessons to students enrolled in the full-time course. These online sessions, held biweekly for one hour each, aim to comprehensively cover any aspect of the SKE subject necessary to support and enhance the student's learning journey
Are you ready to transform your passion for biology into a rewarding teaching career? Connect with us to learn more about our Biology SKE courses or take the leap by applying now. Whether you have questions or are eager to begin this exciting journey, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
What students say about SKE
“I think that completing a subject knowledge enhancement course is an excellent way to prepare for teacher training. It’s great for boosting confidence and covering subjects which you might not feel 100% comfortable with. For me, I know that the syllabus has changed massively since I was at school so it's been helpful for me to go over areas that are now being taught not in quite the same way as when I was at school. Having the course online has enabled me to complete tasks at my own pace and work around my other responsibilities with relative ease. I would certainly recommend completing a subject knowledge enhancement course to anyone who was thinking of undertaking teacher training especially if it was somebody who had had a few years break form education like I had.”
- Natasha Roberts, 8 week Biology SKE
(Update: DfE will only fund Biology SKE if enrolled / place confirmed by 10th April 2024)
Popular units on our biology SKE course:
- Cells and Specialised Cells
- Movement of Substances
- Enzymes in Digestion
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Reproduction, Variation and Inheritance
- Microbes and the Immune System
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Advanced Transport in Plants
- Homeostasis in Biology
- Interdependence
Extended access to the course material
SKE students continue to have access to our online resources for 1 year after completing the course, so that they can refer to the online material as they train to become a teacher. Previous students have found this extremely helpful when lesson planning in their first placement school as well as having a valuable relevant source of information to refer back to as and when required.
