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Algorithms in GCSE computer science CP200

Develop your understanding of algorithms to successfully teach this topic in GCSE computer science.

• London 19 September—3 October 2019
• Stevenage 23 September—14 October 2019
• Derby 24 September—8 October 2019
• Sheffield 27 September—17 October 2019
• Warwick 30 September—14 October 2019
• Sunderland 1 October—15 October 2019
• Liverpool 2 October—16 October 2019
• Orpington 2 October—9 October 2019
• Ipswich 2 October—11 October 2019
• Swindon 4 October—18 October 2019
• Ashington 11 October—25 October 2019
• London 17 October—30 October 2019
• Southampton 30 October—31 October 2019
• London 30 October—31 October 2019
• York 11 November—27 November 2019
• Hatfield 20 November—11 December 2019
• High Wycombe 29 November—29 November 2019

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Algorithmic thinking Computing Mathematics Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

An Introduction to Computer Networking for Teachers CO214

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher

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Computer networks Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Computing Hub Induction Programme Day 1: NCCE Programme Induction CP900

• London 23 September—23 September 2019
• Birmingham 25 September—25 September 2019
• York 3 October—3 October 2019

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Computing Hub Induction Programme Day 2: Systems and Processes Training CP901

• London 24 September—24 September 2019
• Birmingham 26 September—26 September 2019
• York 4 October—4 October 2019

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Computing Hub Induction Programme Day 3: Educational Needs Awareness Training CP902

• London 14 October—14 October 2019
• Birmingham 15 October—15 October 2019
• York 16 October—16 October 2019

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Computing Hub Induction Programme Day 4: Reach and Engagement/Impact and Performance Training CP903

• London 19 November—19 November 2019
• Birmingham 20 November—20 November 2019
• York 21 November—21 November 2019

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Creative computing for Key stage 3 CP206

This course will provide you with the theory, background and practical application to design and build a curriculum leading to increased engagement and student success

• Truro 19 September—17 October 2019
• Rochdale 4 October—18 October 2019
• Hatfield 4 October—31 October 2019
• Ilminster 8 October—23 October 2019
• St Helens 6 November—12 February 2020

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Cross curricular Leadership Computing Key stage 3

Data and computer systems in GCSE computer science CP201

Help your students understand computer systems, binary code and processor performance.

• Cheshire 23 September—7 October 2019
• Bristol 26 September—25 October 2019
• York 26 September—14 October 2019
• Stevenage 30 September—16 October 2019
• Plymouth 2 October—28 October 2019
• London 17 October—31 October 2019
• Warwic 21 October—24 October 2019
• Warwick 21 October—24 October 2019
• Ipswich 13 November—4 December 2019
• York 25 November—9 December 2019
• High Wycombe 19 December—19 December 2019

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Computing CS Accelerator

GCSE Computer Science - developing outstanding teaching CP205

This course helps teachers of GCSE to develop their classroom practice and deliver outstanding teaching of GCSE computer science

• Sale 27 September—16 October 2019
• Oldham 9 October—4 March 2020

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Computing Key stage 4

How Computers Work: Demystifying Computation CO206

Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.

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Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions CO215

You will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science

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Data & information Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Teachers CO216

Teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom

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Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Key stage 3 computing for non-specialists CY253

Perfect for those with little experience of teaching computing, develop your subject knowledge and understanding of programming essentials.

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Computing Key stage 3

KS4 computing for all CP207

This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts

• Ilminster 19 September—19 September 2019
• Wimborne 27 September—27 September 2019
• Middlesbrough 30 September—30 September 2019
• Scunthorpe 2 October—2 October 2019
• Wigan 11 October—11 October 2019
• Pudsey 16 October—16 October 2019
• Plymouth 18 October—18 October 2019

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Cross curricular Leadership Computing Key stage 4

NCCE facilitator development programme (stage one) - Invitation Only CP725

Become an accredited Associate Facilitator of our National Centre of Computing Education CPD.

• York 19 September—30 September 2019
• Peterborough 7 October—28 October 2019
• York 9 October—11 December 2019
• London 11 October—11 December 2019
• Birmingham 14 October—3 December 2019

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Train the trainer Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4

NCCE Train the Trainer CP705

Successfully plan and deliver courses to other course facilitators

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Train the trainer Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4

Networks and cyber-security in GCSE computer science CP202

Develop your knowledge of networks, computer security and guarding against threats to successfully teach your students

• Cheshire 24 September—8 October 2019
• Nottingham 25 September—9 October 2019
• Swindon 27 September—16 October 2019
• York 27 September—21 October 2019
• Plymouth 3 October—30 October 2019
• Stevenage 7 October—21 October 2019
• London 14 October—28 October 2019
• Southampton 28 October—29 October 2019
• York 2 December—18 December 2019
• High Wycombe 20 December—20 December 2019

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Computer networks Safety & Security Computing Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game CO210

Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python.

• Online Course 29 July—23 September 2019

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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Primary programming and algorithms CP003

Discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking.

• Middlesbrough 23 September—23 September 2019
• Bracknell 23 September—23 September 2019
• Portsmouth 25 September—25 September 2019
• South Shields 26 September—26 September 2019
• Ilminster 26 September—26 September 2019
• Telford 27 September—27 September 2019
• Bromsgrove 30 September—30 September 2019
• Manchester 1 October—1 October 2019
• Cullercoats 1 October—1 October 2019
• Peterborough 3 October—3 October 2019
• Middlesbrough 7 October—7 October 2019
• London 7 October—7 October 2019
• Betchworth 8 October—8 October 2019
• Oldham 8 October—8 October 2019
• Bradford 10 October—10 October 2019
• Stevenage 10 October—10 October 2019
• Bromsgrove 14 October—14 October 2019
• Bromsgrove 14 October—14 October 2019
• Manchester 15 October—15 October 2019
• Sunderland 16 October—16 October 2019
• Hull 17 October—17 October 2019
• Bath 18 October—18 October 2019
• Liverpool 18 October—18 October 2019
• Ashington 24 October—24 October 2019
• Ipswich 29 October—29 October 2019
• Manchester 7 November—7 November 2019
• Telford 22 November—22 November 2019
• Telford 22 November—22 November 2019
• Caterham 29 November—29 November 2019
• Ipswich 29 November—29 November 2019
• Bury St Edmunds 3 December—3 December 2019
• Crawley 2 March—2 March 2020

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Cross curricular Algorithmic thinking Programming Computing Mathematics Key stage 2

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators CO207

Explore the basics of Python. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll learn to code your first program

• Online Course 29 July—23 September 2019

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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Programming 102: Think like a Computer Scientist CO208

Take your Python skills further. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll explore algorithms and list structures.

• Online Course 29 July—23 September 2019

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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Programming with GUIs CO217

• Online Course 29 July—23 September 2019

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Computing Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Python programming essentials for GCSE computer science CP203

Discover the fundamentals of programming and develop your skills to teach GCSE computer science.

• Ashington 20 September—27 September 2019
• Bristol 27 September—14 October 2019
• Stevenage 27 September—18 October 2019
• Cambridge 1 October—29 October 2019
• Sale 2 October—30 October 2019
• London 3 October—10 October 2019
• Plymouth 4 October—31 October 2019
• Ipswich 4 October—25 October 2019
• Sheffield 7 October—21 October 2019
• Southampton 21 October—23 October 2019
• High Wycombe 25 October—25 October 2019
• London 30 October—31 October 2019
• Warwic 4 November—25 November 2019
• York 4 November—21 November 2019
• Hatfield 6 November—27 November 2019
• High Wycombe 20 December—7 January 2020
• High Wycombe 7 January—14 January 2020

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Programming Computing Mathematics Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Representing Data with Images and Sound: Bringing Data to Life CO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text.

• Online Course 16 September—28 October 2019

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Data & information Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming CO211

Learn how to apply the thinking and programming skills you've learnt in Scratch

• Online Course 29 July—23 September 2019

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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4

Teaching and leading key stage 1 computing CP001

Develop your confidence to teach the whole key stage 1 computing curriculum successfully.

• Swindon 19 September—10 October 2019
• Basingstoke 20 September—14 October 2019
• Telford 20 September—11 October 2019
• Bradford 24 September—8 October 2019
• Stevenage 26 September—14 October 2019
• Bury St Edmunds 27 September—9 October 2019
• Ashington 30 September—10 October 2019
• Belford 1 October—8 October 2019
• Hull 2 October—15 October 2019
• Prudhoe 3 October—9 October 2019
• Malvern 4 October—25 October 2019
• Bradford 4 October—21 October 2019
• Flitwick 7 October—17 October 2019
• Cullercoats 8 October—22 October 2019
• Grimsby 10 October—31 October 2019
• Liverpool 11 October—22 November 2019
• Betchworth 22 October—12 November 2019
• Ipswich 5 November—21 November 2019
• Manchester 14 November—5 December 2019
• Crawley 17 January—7 February 2020

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Computing Key stage 1

Teaching and leading key stage 2 computing CP002

Broaden your understanding of computer systems, networks and the internet to teach key stage 2 computing.

• Belford 23 September—15 October 2019
• Ashington 23 September—15 October 2019
• Belford 23 September—15 October 2019
• Prudhoe 24 September—22 October 2019
• Cambridge 24 September—8 October 2019
• Bradford 25 September—9 October 2019
• Ashington 25 September—4 October 2019
• Manchester 26 September—17 October 2019
• Stevenage 30 September—24 October 2019
• Swindon 1 October—21 October 2019
• London 1 October—7 October 2019
• Grimsby 2 October—16 October 2019
• Hull 3 October—16 October 2019
• Manchester 4 October—8 November 2019
• Havant 7 October—21 October 2019
• Cullercoats 9 October—23 October 2019
• Flitwick 9 October—18 October 2019
• London 14 October—28 October 2019
• Bury St Edmunds 1 November—13 November 2019
• Telford 8 November—6 December 2019
• Crawley 11 November—25 November 2019
• Hatfield 13 November—4 December 2019
• Malvern 22 November—6 December 2019

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Computing Key stage 2

Teaching Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi and Python CO205

Create simple systems that respond to and control the physical world using the Raspberry Pi and Python

• Online Course 9 September—4 November 2019

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Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Teaching Programming in Primary Schools CO010

Understand key programming concepts and apply them using Scratch

• Online Course 2 September—28 October 2019

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Programming Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2

Understanding Computer Systems CO212

Understand how the components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for computing teachers.

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Computer systems Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer Science CO213

Improve your understanding and ability to teach maths and logic in computing while building elements of an escape room.

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Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator