Developing in the classroom

Certificate awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Teach primary computing > Developing in the classroom

Are you a classroom teacher who wants to strengthen your knowledge of primary computing and develop your teaching of the subject? This pathway will help you to develop the understanding and skills to teach computing effectively.

Learning pathway

Our learning pathways provide a set of recommended courses and activities to help get the right outcomes for you. Complete a tailored selection of courses and engagement activities to receive your certificate.

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Develop your professional knowledge

Complete one full day face-to-face, remote or online course, or a combination of short courses that amounts to 6+ hours of professional development.

Introduction to primary computing

Remote

5 hours

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr

Remote

5 hours

Introduction to Programming with Scratch

Online

8 hours

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing

Online

8 hours

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-olds

Online

8 hours

Computing on a budget

Face to face

3 hours

Getting started in Year 2

Remote

3 hours

Getting started in year 3

Remote

3 hours

Getting started in Year 4

Remote

3 hours

Getting started in Year 5

Remote

3 hours

Getting started in Year 6

Remote

3 hours

Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble

Face to face

90 minutes

Introduction to the micro:bit in KS2

Face to face

90 minutes

Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5 to 11 year olds

Online

8 hours

More courses can be found in the pathway PDF

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Develop your teaching practice

Choose at least one activity

Raise aspirations with a STEM Ambassador visit

Arrange a visit for your school to help pupils understand real-world applications of computing and raise their career aspirations through engaging activities.

Participate fully in an NCCE curriculum enrichment opportunity

Encourage young people to develop important life skills through enrichment and engage with the wider community in practical, enjoyable, and meaningful ways.

Implement your professional development in the classroom and evaluate via the Impact Toolkit

Think about not only your actions but also collecting evidence of how the changes you make impact you, your colleagues, and your students.

Download and use the NCCE teaching and assessment resources in your classroom

Download and use a Teach Computing Curriculum resource, then reflect on how you used and adapted it in the classroom.

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Develop computing in your community

Choose at least one activity

Share tips on using an NCCE resource in your classroom, with colleagues on STEM Community

By joining STEM Community you’ll meet other teachers in similar roles and be able to share ideas, resources and insights.

Run an enrichment activity in your classroom

Enrich the curriculum with fun and engaging activities, bringing computing learning to life for your pupils.

Support other teachers and earn a STEM Community participation badge

You’ll earn points for your activities on the STEM Community. Your points add up, and over time you will be rewarded with badges in recognition of your activity and participation in the community.

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How to enrol

1. Enrol with the click of the button
2. Complete the required professional development, engagement, and community activities to receive your qualification

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Download the pathway PDF

Download our developing in the classroom pathway PDF to reference as you progress through the certificate.

Developing in the classroom (PDF)

Funding

We offer financial support to state-funded schools and colleges across England, including subsidies to support supply cover for continuing professional development.

Funding information