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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 29 August 09:30—29 August 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Bristol 20 September 09:30—20 September 2024
Swindon 15 October 09:30—15 October 2024
Cheltenham 17 October 09:30—17 October 2024
Swindon 2 December 09:30—2 December 2024
6 December 09:30—6 December 2024
Cheltenham 10 December 09:30—10 December 2024
Cheltenham 7 March 09:30—7 March 2025
Swindon 11 March 09:30—11 March 2025
21 March 09:30—21 March 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.

Live remote training 16 September 15:45—16 September 2024
Live remote training 26 September 15:45—26 September 2024
Live remote training 13 November 15:45—13 November 2024
Live remote training 28 November 15:45—28 November 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Creative digital media projectsCP414

Lead students through the full digital media project life-cycle, in engaging projects suitable for KS3 and KS4 computing.

Live remote training 2 December 17:00—9 December 2024
Live remote training 10 December 18:30—17 December 2024

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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

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

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

4 October 09:30—4 October 2024

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

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP446

Bring computing careers into the classroom with STEM Ambassadors - volunteers from the world of work.

Live remote training 8 October 18:30—8 October 2024
Live remote training 29 October 10:00—29 October 2024
Live remote training 5 December 18:30—5 December 2024
Live remote training 10 December 16:30—10 December 2024

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Impact of technology Careers Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Post 16 Teach secondary computing 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 27 August 09:30—27 August 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

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

Live remote training 11 September 15:45—25 September 2024
Live remote training 18 September 15:45—6 November 2024

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

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.

Swindon 1 October 09:30—1 October 2024
Bristol 25 October 09:30—25 October 2024
Swindon 10 February 09:30—10 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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.

Bristol 13 September 09:30—13 September 2024
Swindon 17 September 09:30—17 September 2024
Cheltenham 30 September 09:30—30 September 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 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 1 October 09:30—1 October 2024
Live remote training 15 October 09:30—15 October 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

KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusionCP249

Put computational thinking at the heart of an inclusive and equitable curriculum, and broaden the appeal of computing.

Gloucester 24 October 09:30—24 October 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Teach secondary 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.

Swindon 7 October 09:30—7 October 2024
Cheltenham 16 October 09:30—16 October 2024
Bristol 18 October 09:30—18 October 2024
Swindon 4 February 09:30—4 February 2025
28 February 09:30—28 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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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.

8 November 09:30—8 November 2024
Swindon 11 November 09:30—11 November 2024
Cheltenham 20 November 09:30—20 November 2024
Cheltenham 14 January 09:30—14 January 2025
17 January 09:30—17 January 2025
Swindon 21 January 09:30—21 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Gloucester 8 November 09:30—14 November 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 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.

Gloucester 12 December 09:00—12 December 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit 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.

Gloucester 12 December 10:30—12 December 2024

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

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Programming with the micro:bitCP018

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

7 February 09:30—7 February 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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 5 November 16:30—12 November 2024
Live remote training 11 November 17:00—18 November 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge 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.

Gloucester 10 October 09:30—10 October 2024

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Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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.

Live remote training 20 June 09:00—20 June 2025

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