February half-term CPD schedule

Are you looking to enhance your computing knowledge but struggling to find time in your schedule?

Throughout the February half term, our Computing Hubs will be running a comprehensive range of live remote and face-to-face courses designed to improve your subject knowledge and practical skills for the classroom. Courses are available as part of our primary and subject knowledge certificates.

Primary courses

Primary: remote

Leading primary computing	CP456	13 and 14 February
Teaching key stage 1 computing - module 1	CP450	22 February

Primary: face-to-face

Assessment of primary computing	CP007	13 February
Introduction to primary computing	CP004	13 February
Teaching key stage 1 computing	CP001	24 February
Leading primary computing	CP008	20 and 22 February
Teaching key stage 2 computing	CP002	14 and 21 February
Outstanding primary computing for all	CP005	21 and 23 February

Primary: short (remote)

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing	CP486	13, 15 and 23 February
Getting started in year 4	CP465	13 and 20 February
Online safety through primary computing	CP469	13 and 20 February
Getting started in year 5	CP460	16 February
Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble	CP252	15, 20 and 24 February
Assessing computational thinking in primary schools	CP457	20 and 24 February
Getting started in year 3	CP459	23 February
Encouraging girls into GCSE computer science	CP440	23 February
Getting started in Year 1	CP462	22 February
Getting started in year 2	CP466	22 February

Primary: short (face-to-face)

Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble	CP252	15, 20 and 24 February
Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2	CP292	15 February
Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit	CP253	21 and 22 February

Primary: online

If you'd rather train at home at a time that suits you, why not join one of our primary online courses instead?

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Computer Science Accelerator

Computer Science Accelerator: face-to-face

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE	CP226	13 February
The internet and cyber-security	CP232	16 and 21 February
Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science	CP284	16-17 February
Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration	CP223	23 and 34 February
An introduction to algorithms, programming and data in GCSE computer science	CP228	24 February
Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3	CP278	22 February
An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science	CP238	20 February

Computer Science Accelerator: remote

Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing	CP463	13 February
Search and sort algorithms	CP430	13 February
Fundamentals of computer networks	CP422	13 and 23 February
Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE	CP426	13, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 24 February
Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration	CP423	13, 14, 15 and 22 February
An Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer science	CP428	14, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22 February
Higher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams	CP439	13, 14, 16 and 24 February
Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3	CP478	13, 15 and 16 February
Maths in computer science	CP434	13 and 17 February
An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science	CP438	14, 15, 16 and 21 February
Python programming: working with data	CP433	16 and 23 February
The internet and cyber security	CP432	14 and 22  February
Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode	CP420	15 February
Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE	CP426	13, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 24 February

Computer Science Accelerator: short courses (remote)

Preparing to take the CSA test

CP350

20 and 24 February

Computer Science Accelerator: online courses

If you'd rather train at home at a time that suits you, why not join one of our Computer Science Accelerator online courses instead?

Already completed the Computer Science Accelerator and work in a state-funded school or college? You can participate for free in any of our professional development courses.

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Secondary courses

Secondary: remote

Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computing	CP448	13 and 16 February
Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing	CP444	15 and 25 February
Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement	CP447	16 and 22 February
Collaboration in KS3 programming	CP437	21 February
KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusion	CP449	20 February

Secondary: face-to-face

Assessment and progression in KS3 computing	CP212	14 February
Developing secondary leadership	CP296	22 February
KS4 computing for all	CP207	22 February

Secondary: short (remote)

Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science	CP412	14 February
Behaviour for learning in a computing environment	CP468	16 February
Getting started with Python programming	CP351	17 February
Assessment in secondary computing	CP413	17 February

Secondary: short (face-to-face)

Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico

CP254

13 February