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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 GCSE computer science - face to faceCP228

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

Thornton-Cleveleys 15 November 09:15—15 November 2023

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

Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291

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

Thornton-Cleveleys 6 December 09:15—6 December 2023

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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary 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 10 October 09:30—10 October 2023
Live remote training 17 October 15:30—24 October 2023

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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

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

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

Thornton-Cleveleys 11 October 09:15—11 October 2023

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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 15 November 14:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 29 November 09:30—29 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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 18 October 09:15—18 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 6 - short courseCP467

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

Live remote training 4 October 15:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 19 October 09:15—19 October 2023
Live remote training 26 October 13:30—26 October 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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 4 October 09:15—4 October 2023
Thornton-Cleveleys 22 November 09:15—22 November 2023

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Leadership 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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 8 November 15:45—8 November 2023

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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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 8 November 09:15—8 November 2023

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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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 6 November 15:45—6 November 2023

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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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 11 October 15:45—11 October 2023

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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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 22 November 15:45—22 November 2023

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Data & information Key stage 2 Primary certificate

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.

Thornton-Cleveleys 1 November 09:15—1 November 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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 4 December 09:15—4 December 2023
Live remote training 12 December 14:30—19 December 2023

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 CS Accelerator