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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.

Bradford 28 November 09:30—28 November 2023
Bradford 14 March 09:30—14 March 2024
Bradford 11 June 09:30—11 June 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291

Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.

Bingley 11 October 09:30—11 October 2023

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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificate

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.

Bradford 21 November 09:30—21 November 2023
Bradford 29 February 09:30—29 February 2024
Bradford 4 June 09:30—4 June 2024

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 5 December 15:45—5 December 2023

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Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in their own school.

Bradford 10 October 09:30—10 October 2023
Bradford 24 January 09:30—24 January 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP454

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.

Live remote training 6 December 09:30—6 December 2023

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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.

Bradford 14 November 15:30—14 November 2023
Bingley 23 November 15:30—23 November 2023
Bradford 7 March 15:30—7 March 2024
Bradford 7 May 15:30—7 May 2024

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Programming Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders, helping you get the most from every teacher and every child.

Bradford 17 October 09:30—17 October 2023
Bradford 19 March 09:30—19 March 2024
Bradford 21 May 09:30—21 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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.

Bradford 14 November 13:30—14 November 2023
Bingley 23 November 13:30—23 November 2023
Bradford 7 March 13:30—7 March 2024
Bradford 7 May 13:30—7 May 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.

Bradford 14 November 11:00—14 November 2023
Bradford 7 March 11:00—7 March 2024
Bradford 7 May 11:00—7 May 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.

Bradford 14 November 09:00—14 November 2023
Bradford 7 March 09:00—7 March 2024
Bradford 7 May 09:00—7 May 2024

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Data & information Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short courseCP444

Get yourself and your teaching team inspection-ready with this short course, exploring how to prepare for an Ofsted 'Deep Dive' in computing.

Live remote training 13 December 14:00—13 December 2023

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Preparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350

This short course, delivered by an experienced Professional Development Leader will support you ahead of taking the CSA test. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and revise topics.

Live remote training 23 November 16:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 23 November 16:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 14 March 16:30—14 March 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Primary computing for all - face to faceCP005

Computing is for every child, and the school curriculum must allow for all children to succeed. Computing subject leaders can make inclusive, effective curriculum implementation happen, leading to success for all.

Bradford 20 February 09:30—20 February 2024
Bradford 9 May 09:30—9 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423

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 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023

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Programming Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - remoteCP420

Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

Live remote training 15 November 14:00—15 November 2023
Live remote training 29 November 09:30—29 November 2023
Live remote training 17 January 09:30—17 January 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447

Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.

Live remote training 18 October 09:30—18 October 2023

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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

The internet and cyber security - remoteCP432

Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.

Live remote training 8 November 09:30—8 November 2023

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Computer networks Safety & Security Key stage 4 CS Accelerator