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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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Assessment of primary computingCP007

Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.

Darlington 17 June 09:00—17 June 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Careers and enrichment in primary computing with STEM Ambassadors - short courseCP441

Find out how career-linked learning and enrichment opportunities can provide motivation and broaden horizons for learners at primary school.

Live remote training 7 December 16:00—7 December 2023
Live remote training 13 December 16:00—13 December 2023

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Cross curricular Leadership Careers Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Data-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485

Develop the required technical skills and teaching approaches for data-rich IT projects in computing.

Live remote training 8 December 09:00—8 December 2023
Live remote training 14 December 09:00—14 December 2023

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Practical work Data & information Mathematics Secondary certificate

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)CP226

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

Darlington 4 June 09:00—4 June 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

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 5 March 09:00—5 March 2024
Live remote training 28 March 09:00—28 March 2024

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Introduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004

For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.

Hartlepool 21 June 09:00—21 June 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short courseCP292

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.

Stockton-on-Tees 19 April 12:30—19 April 2024

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Programming Key stage 2 Primary certificate

KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247

Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.

Darlington 28 June 09:00—28 June 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificate

Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252

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

Stockton-on-Tees 19 April 10:30—19 April 2024
Hartlepool 14 June 13:00—14 June 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBotsCP256

Explore physical computing in Key Stage 1 using Bee-Bots and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Stockton-on-Tees 19 April 09:00—19 April 2024

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Programming Computing Key stage 1 Primary certificate

Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggersCP257

Explore physical computing, data and information in computing using data loggers and find out how Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage pupils.

Stockton-on-Tees 19 April 14:00—19 April 2024

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Data & information Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specificationCP423A

Linked to the OCR J277 specification, learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

Live remote training 19 April 09:00—19 April 2024
Live remote training 25 April 09:00—25 April 2024
Live remote training 10 May 09:00—10 May 2024
Live remote training 23 May 09:00—23 May 2024
Live remote training 14 June 09:00—14 June 2024
Live remote training 28 June 09:00—28 June 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Darlington 13 June 09:00—13 June 2024

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

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 2 February 09:00—2 February 2024
Live remote training 16 February 09:00—16 February 2024

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