What support from the NCCE can teachers access this term?
Given the fiscal situation the new Government inherited, there have been difficult decisions to take on how money is spent right across the public sector to ensure that priorities are delivered upon. As such, the Department for Education (DfE) informed STEM Learning that Grant Funding support for the Computing Hub Network will not continue into the next financial year.
However, the Government will continue to fund the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) to support the teaching of computing and increase participation in computer science qualifications. Teachers will still be able to access high quality CPD and teaching resources to support and enrich computing lessons, ensuring all young people across England receive high-quality computing education post March 2025.
From 1 April 2025, the NCCE will continue to offer summer residential CPD, support through the Computing Quality Framework including the bespoke Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for state-funded schools, the popular Teach Computing Curriculum, teacher certification programmes, the I Belong programme and more.
Make the most out of our face-to face-and remote delivered CPD
Computing Hubs will continue delivering exceptional CPD both face-to-face and remotely to teachers in their regions until 31 March 2025. You can explore the wide range of professional development courses that will suit your needs and the needs of your school.
During this period (until 31 March), teachers can also benefit from subsidies available to those in state-funded education. This can be used to support costs for the classroom cover and you can find out more about eligibility here.
We also have a great Spring and Summer term residential courses offer, where teachers are invited to come and learn at our National STEM Learning Centre in York. You can find the list of residential courses and book your place here.
From 1 April 2025, the NCCE will be expanding their online CPD offer with more courses being available to teachers free of charge (for state-funded education) at the time and place of their convenience. You will be able to continue improving your subject knowledge and skills at the time, place and pace that works for you. Keep an eye out for more announcements from us coming soon!
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Save time with Isaac Computer Science resources
Isaac Computer Science is a free online platform designed to support A level and GCSE students and teachers with high-quality computer science resources. It offers comprehensive, exam-board-aligned content and can save you up to three hours per week on workload!
Isaac Computer Science will continue offering a range of GCSE and A level student booster events to help them improve their subject knowledge as well as Isaac discovery events to inspire students about the career possibilities that computer science opens up for them.
Keep on track with the Computing Quality Framework (CQF)
Computing Quality Framework helps primary and secondary schools to track and review their progress in developing an exemplary computing curriculum. The framework provides a process for identifying strengths and areas for development and links to the NCCE's resources, tailored to your school's specific needs. Assess your school’s progress in developing the computing curriculum against several dimensions and find out what is next for you. Primary and Secondary state schools will be able to request Subject Matter Experts to help them progress through the Computing Quality Framework.
Demonstrate how girls belong in computing and can excel
Encourage more students to engage in computer science with our evidence based I Belong programme. This initiative helps educators and school leaders identify the barriers that limit girls' participation in computer science and provides strategies to overcome them.
The programme has been expanded into primary schools in September 2024, to help create a sense a belonging early on and help sustain girls’ enthusiasm in the subject throughout their school years and beyond.
Get ready for the National Careers Week
National Careers Week is fast approaching! According to the Gatsby Foundation, good career guidance is necessary for social mobility, and young people without significant social capital to draw upon have the most to gain from substantial career support. Find out how you can initiate career discussions in your classroom by utilising our free resources.