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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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An Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer science - remoteCP428

Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.

Live remote training 12 December 15:30—12 December 2023

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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP238

Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers.

Uxbridge 25 January 09:00—25 January 2024

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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

London 7 December 09:30—7 December 2023
Uxbridge 9 February 09:00—9 February 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.

Uxbridge 1 February 09:00—1 February 2024

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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your 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.

Live remote training 29 September 12:00—29 September 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

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

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

London 15 November 09:30—15 November 2023
Uxbridge 22 March 09:00—22 March 2024

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

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - remoteCP426

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.

Live remote training 23 November 09:00—23 November 2023

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

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.

London 20 October 09:30—20 October 2023

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

Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

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

Live remote training 4 December 15:30—4 December 2023
Live remote training 12 December 15:30—12 December 2023

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Key stage 2 Primary certificate

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 11 October 09:00—11 October 2023
Live remote training 25 October 09:00—25 October 2023

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Secondary 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.

Uxbridge 17 November 09:00—17 November 2023
London 11 January 09:30—11 January 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 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.

London 18 January 09:30—18 January 2024
Uxbridge 19 January 09:00—19 January 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

New subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211

For new subject leaders of computing, or those looking to progress their career through curriculum leadership.

Uxbridge 10 November 09:00—10 November 2023

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary 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.

Live remote training 7 November 15:30—7 November 2023
Live remote training 19 November 15:30—19 November 2023

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for AQA specificationCP423B

Linked to the AQA 8525 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 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 13 October 09:30—13 October 2023

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

Solving computational problems in KS3 computingCP436

Build the capability of students to solve problems in computing, and be ready for GCSE Computer Science

Live remote training 2 November 09:30—2 November 2023
Live remote training 16 November 09:30—16 November 2023

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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Secondary 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.

28 September 09:00—28 September 2023

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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

Teaching GCSE computer science developing knowledge and understanding - face to faceCP241

During this CPD you'll explore effective teaching strategies to build student knowledge for long-term recall, leading to confidence in assessments.

Uxbridge 22 February 09:00—22 February 2024

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Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242

Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.

Uxbridge 21 March 09:00—21 March 2024

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Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificate