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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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Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448

Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.

Live remote training 4 December 09:00—4 December 2024
Live remote training 5 December 09:00—5 December 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum for mixed-year classes - short courseCP404

Explore progression within Teach Computing Curriculum and how to use this to adapt it for your own mixed-age setting.

Live remote training 2 December 15:30—2 December 2024
Live remote training 9 December 12:30—9 December 2024

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Algorithms and programming in key stage 1CP019

Explore the fundamentals of algorithms and programming in key stage one. Explore progression, pedagogy and how to develop computational thinking skills.

Stratford 14 February 09:15—14 February 2025

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Programming Algorithms Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Orpington 29 January 09:00—29 January 2025
Stratford 28 February 09:15—28 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCP403

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework effectively to identify school needs and implement effective change to drive a high-quality computing education.

Stratford 3 March 09:00—3 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

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

London 15 May 09:15—15 May 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

To address the gender gap in computing and computer science, we need to start during primary. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore the reasons for the gender gap, and discover strategies to overcome them in your classroom, curriculum and through extracurricular activities to empower girls in computing.

London 27 November 15:30—27 November 2024
Live remote training 15 January 15:30—15 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Foundations for effective computing in key stage 1CP410

Dive deeper into effective computing in key stage one, ensuring you build strong foundations for your pupils’ computing education.

Live remote training 6 November 09:00—6 November 2024
Live remote training 20 November 09:00—20 November 2024

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Computing Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Fundamentals of computer networks - remoteCP422

Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared.

Live remote training 6 November 09:00—6 November 2024
Live remote training 14 November 09:00—14 November 2024

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Computer networks Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Getting started in Year 1 - short courseCP462

Explore how to teach computing in Year 1 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Stratford 11 November 09:00—11 November 2024

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

Explore how to teach computing in Year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Stratford 11 November 13:00—11 November 2024

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459

Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Stratford 22 November 09:00—22 November 2024

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Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Stratford 22 November 13:00—22 November 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in year 5 - short courseCP460

A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum.

Stratford 29 November 09:00—29 November 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

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

Stratford 29 November 13:00—29 November 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Orpington 11 June 09:15—11 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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 11 December 14:30—11 December 2024
Live remote training 12 December 14:30—12 December 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

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.

Stratford 15 November 09:15—15 November 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 Teach primary computing 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.

Stratford 16 December 09:00—16 December 2024

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders. Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

Stratford 31 January 09:15—31 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

Live remote training 13 November 09:00—13 November 2024
Live remote training 21 November 09:00—21 November 2024
Stratford 7 February 09:15—7 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

Adapt your computing curriculum to better fit your school, including through adaptive teaching. Explore how to make the most of your computing budget, and move towards outstanding computing.

Dagenham 30 January 09:30—30 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Online safety through primary computing - short courseCP469

This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.

Stratford 17 January 09:00—17 January 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

London 18 November 15:45—18 November 2024
Stratford 6 December 13:00—6 December 2024
London 24 February 10:00—24 February 2025
Orpington 22 April 15:30—22 April 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary 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.

Belvedere 13 November 13:00—13 November 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing 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.

Stratford 6 December 09:00—6 December 2024
London 8 January 10:30—8 January 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 1 Teach primary computing 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.

London 6 November 14:00—6 November 2024
London 12 November 14:00—12 November 2024
Stratford 16 December 13:00—16 December 2024

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Data & information Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

Stratford 17 January 13:00—17 January 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit.

Dagenham 15 November 09:30—15 November 2024

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. Create and debug your own programmes, using key concepts such as sequence, repetition, selection and variables.

Stratford 13 December 09:00—13 December 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate