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Computing courses for teachers

Discover our range of professional development courses, designed to help you teach computing. Courses cover key stages 1 to 4 and cater for all levels of knowledge.

Choose how and when you want to learn, through face to face, online, or live remote training.

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

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Higher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams - remoteCP439

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science, look at how students should tackle exam questions and use key resources such as moderator reports, how retrieval and interleaving can be used and mapping progression from KS3 to KS4.

Live remote training 15 May 15:30—22 May 2024
Live remote training 3 June 15:30—12 June 2024
Live remote training 28 June 09:30—28 June 2024
Live remote training 3 July 14:00—17 July 2024
Live remote training 10 July 09:30—10 July 2024
Live remote training 14 January 09:30—14 January 2025
Live remote training 21 February 09:30—21 February 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

This short course will introduce you to the Isaac computer science platform, you'll explore how the platform can be used by your GCSE and A Level students to improve their subject knowledge.

Live remote training 15 May 16:00—15 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 16:00—22 May 2024
Live remote training 11 June 16:00—11 June 2024
Live remote training 26 June 16:00—26 June 2024
Live remote training 2 July 16:00—2 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 16:00—9 July 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

KS3 creative computing curriculum - residentialCP295

During this two day residential you'll deepen your understanding of what makes a successful KS3 curriculum.

York 11 June 10:00—12 June 2024
York 15 January 10:00—16 January 2025
York 29 May 10:00—30 May 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Programming Residential and Intensive Computing Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short courseCP253

Explore physical computing using the micro:bit device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Lancaster 22 May 15:45—22 May 2024
Dartford 17 June 16:30—17 June 2024
Warrington 18 June 09:30—18 June 2024
Milton Keynes 18 June 15:30—18 June 2024
Thornton-Cleveleys 19 June 15:45—19 June 2024
Doncaster 19 June 16:00—19 June 2024
Gravesend 8 July 16:30—8 July 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico - short courseCP254

Explore physical computing using the Raspberry Pi Pico device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Lancaster 11 June 15:45—11 June 2024
Warrington 18 June 11:00—18 June 2024
Dartford 20 June 16:30—20 June 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 2 July 09:00—2 July 2024
Milton Keynes 2 July 15:30—2 July 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.

Live remote training 15 May 09:30—15 May 2024
Live remote training 14 June 09:30—14 June 2024
Live remote training 18 June 15:30—19 June 2024
Live remote training 9 July 10:00—9 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 10:00—9 July 2024
Live remote training 19 July 09:30—19 July 2024
Live remote training 3 January 09:30—3 January 2025

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Leadership Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Explore strategies to support students with GCSE computer science subject knowledge during this two-day residential.

York 20 August 10:00—21 August 2024
York 31 March 10:00—1 April 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Residential and Intensive Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Systems architecture in A Level computer scienceCP505

During this course you'll explore the structure of the internal components of a computer system. In addition you'll explore the von Neumann architecture and fetch-execute cycle.

Live remote training 28 May 16:00—28 May 2024
Live remote training 5 June 09:30—5 June 2024
Live remote training 10 June 14:00—10 June 2024
Live remote training 20 June 15:30—20 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 14:00—1 July 2024
Live remote training 11 July 09:30—11 July 2024
Live remote training 23 July 13:00—23 July 2024

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Computer systems Data & information Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science - residentialCP297

During this two day residential you'll get to grips with effective strategies for teaching GCSE computer science.

York 15 July 10:00—16 July 2024
York 7 October 10:00—8 October 2024

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Leadership Computer networks Computer systems Programming Residential and Intensive Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate