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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 22 April 09:00—22 April 2024
Live remote training 13 May 16:30—24 May 2024
Live remote training 28 May 09:30—28 May 2024
Live remote training 18 June 09:30—18 June 2024
Live remote training 24 June 09:30—24 June 2024
Live remote training 10 July 09:30—10 July 2024
Live remote training 25 July 09:30—25 July 2024

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An Introduction to A Level Computer Science - residentialCP268

An introduction to A level computer science for those new to teaching the subject or who want to improve their subject knowledge.

York 17 July 10:00—18 July 2024
York 16 July 10:00—17 July 2025

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Programming Residential and Intensive Mathematics Key stage 4 Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCP501

During this session you'll explore what assembly language is and how to utilise the Little Man Computer platform.

Live remote training 25 April 16:00—25 April 2024
Live remote training 7 May 16:00—7 May 2024
Live remote training 28 May 16:00—28 May 2024
Live remote training 4 June 16:00—4 June 2024
Live remote training 24 June 16:00—24 June 2024
Live remote training 4 July 16:00—4 July 2024
Live remote training 25 July 16:00—25 July 2024

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Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment and progression in KS3 computingCP212

For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key formative and assessment strategies needed in key stage 3 and beyond, including strategies relating to programming.

Congleton 24 April 09:30—24 April 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 17 May 10:00—17 May 2024
Newbury 10 June 09:30—10 June 2024

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Assessment in secondary computing - short courseCP413

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess.

Live remote training 29 April 17:00—29 April 2024
Live remote training 2 May 17:00—2 May 2024
Live remote training 8 May 17:00—8 May 2024
Live remote training 4 June 17:00—4 June 2024
Live remote training 26 June 17:00—26 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 16:00—1 July 2024
Live remote training 11 July 16:00—11 July 2024
Live remote training 25 April 15:30—25 April 2025
Live remote training 9 June 16:15—9 June 2025

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Behaviour for learning in a computing environment - short courseCP468

For secondary teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers generic behavior for learning strategies, including managing own behaviours, rules routines, recognition reward and interventions and links them it back to their use in a computing environment.

Live remote training 30 April 16:00—30 April 2024
Live remote training 2 May 16:00—2 May 2024
Live remote training 23 May 16:00—23 May 2024
Live remote training 6 June 16:00—6 June 2024
Live remote training 12 June 16:00—12 June 2024
Live remote training 4 July 16:00—4 July 2024
Live remote training 16 July 16:00—16 July 2024
Live remote training 24 April 15:30—24 April 2025
Live remote training 1 May 16:00—1 May 2025
Live remote training 28 May 15:30—28 May 2025

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Boolean logic in A Level computer scienceCP503

During this course you'll explore how Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer.

Live remote training 24 April 16:00—24 April 2024
Live remote training 13 June 09:30—13 June 2024
Live remote training 4 July 15:30—4 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 15:30—9 July 2024

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Data & information Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Engage students and build awareness of the collaborative nature of programming in the real world, through evidence-based teaching approaches.

Live remote training 20 April 09:00—20 April 2024
Live remote training 27 April 09:00—27 April 2024
Live remote training 2 May 12:30—2 May 2024
Live remote training 25 May 10:00—25 May 2024
Live remote training 6 July 09:00—6 July 2024
Live remote training 6 July 10:00—6 July 2024
Live remote training 13 July 09:00—13 July 2024
Live remote training 20 September 09:30—20 September 2024
Live remote training 21 October 09:30—21 October 2024

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Leadership Careers Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291

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

Ipswich 21 May 09:30—21 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 30 May 10:00—30 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 17 June 09:30—17 June 2024
Wirral 18 June 09:00—18 June 2024
Milton Keynes 27 June 09:30—27 June 2024

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Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your secondary school - short courseCP406

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework to support your secondary school needs to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 13 May 15:30—13 May 2024
Live remote training 17 May 10:30—17 May 2024
Live remote training 4 June 15:45—4 June 2024
Live remote training 25 June 15:45—25 June 2024
Live remote training 27 June 15:45—27 June 2024
Live remote training 17 July 15:00—17 July 2024

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in ComputingCO700

Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.

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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 8 May 09:30—8 May 2024
Live remote training 20 May 09:30—20 May 2024
Live remote training 7 June 09:00—7 June 2024
Live remote training 20 June 09:30—20 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 09:30—1 July 2024
Live remote training 17 July 15:30—17 July 2024

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Data structures in A Level computer scienceCP502

During this course you'll explore how various data structures are used to organise and store data.

Live remote training 20 April 10:00—20 April 2024
Live remote training 11 May 10:00—11 May 2024
Live remote training 1 June 10:00—1 June 2024
Live remote training 22 June 10:00—22 June 2024
Live remote training 6 July 10:00—6 July 2024

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Data & information Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Data-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485

Develop the required technical skills and teaching approaches for data-rich IT projects in computing.

Live remote training 24 April 09:30—24 April 2024
Live remote training 4 May 10:00—4 May 2024
Live remote training 8 June 09:00—8 June 2024
Live remote training 15 June 09:00—15 June 2024
Live remote training 15 June 10:00—15 June 2024
Live remote training 27 September 09:30—27 September 2024
Live remote training 24 October 15:30—24 October 2024

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Developing secondary leadership - residentialCP296

During this two day residential, you'll explore the characteristics of being a successful leader of computing.

York 4 June 10:00—5 June 2024
York 17 September 10:00—18 September 2024
York 28 July 10:00—29 July 2025

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Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short courseCP412

Learn how to use quality-assured, free subject knowledge tests for diagnostic assessment of students of computer science GCSE.

Live remote training 13 May 15:30—13 May 2024
Live remote training 29 May 15:45—29 May 2024
Live remote training 10 June 15:45—10 June 2024
Live remote training 20 June 15:30—20 June 2024

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Encouraging girls into GCSE computer science - short courseCP440

Explore the big picture with the current gender imbalance in GCSE computer science between girls and boys. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore reasons for this gap, including, lack of role models, unconscious bias, and a non-inclusive curriculum amongst others. Consider different strategies inside and outside of the classroom to support the narrowing of the gap before finally planning effective interventions in KS3 to improve the uptake in your own school.

Live remote training 23 April 14:30—23 April 2024
Live remote training 10 May 16:00—10 May 2024
Live remote training 15 May 10:40—15 May 2024
Live remote training 24 May 13:00—24 May 2024
Live remote training 13 June 15:00—13 June 2024
Live remote training 12 July 16:00—12 July 2024
Live remote training 19 July 16:00—19 July 2024
Live remote training 1 October 15:30—1 October 2024
Live remote training 21 October 16:00—21 October 2024

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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 30 May 15:30—30 May 2024
Live remote training 24 June 16:00—24 June 2024
Live remote training 25 June 15:30—25 June 2024
Live remote training 6 July 10:00—6 July 2024

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Impact of technology Careers Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Post 16 Teach secondary computing 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 8 May 09:30—8 May 2024
Live remote training 15 May 15:30—22 May 2024
Live remote training 3 June 15:30—12 June 2024
Live remote training 28 June 09:30—28 June 2024
Live remote training 3 July 14:00—17 July 2024
Live remote training 10 July 09:30—10 July 2024
Live remote training 14 January 09:30—14 January 2025
Live remote training 21 February 09:30—21 February 2025

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How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.

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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 23 April 16:00—23 April 2024
Live remote training 24 April 16:00—24 April 2024
Live remote training 15 May 16:00—15 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 16:00—22 May 2024
Live remote training 11 June 16:00—11 June 2024
Live remote training 26 June 16:00—26 June 2024
Live remote training 2 July 16:00—2 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 16:00—9 July 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 Machine Learning and AICO231

Discover the fundamentals of machine learning, how it works, and learn to train your own AI using free online tools.

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Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247

Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.

Ashton-under-Lyne 13 June 10:00—13 June 2024
London 18 June 09:30—18 June 2024
Darlington 28 June 09:00—28 June 2024
Exeter 3 July 09:30—3 July 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

KS3 computing (module 2): Creative curriculum content, sequencing and pedagogyCP248

Develop a knowledge-based curriculum for excellent in KS3, supported by the most effective teaching approaches.

Nottingham 2 May 09:15—2 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 18 June 10:00—18 June 2024
London 25 June 09:30—25 June 2024

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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.

Lincoln 6 June 09:15—6 June 2024
Stoke-on-Trent 14 June 09:30—14 June 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 26 June 10:00—26 June 2024
London 2 July 09:30—2 July 2024

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KS3 creative computing curriculum - residentialCP295

During this two day residential you'll deepen your understanding of what makes a successful KS3 curriculum.

York 11 June 10:00—12 June 2024
York 15 January 10:00—16 January 2025
York 29 May 10:00—30 May 2025

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KS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207

This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts

Milton Keynes 30 April 14:00—7 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 9 May 09:30—9 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 29 May 10:00—29 May 2024
Aylesbury 6 June 09:30—6 June 2024
London 19 June 09:15—19 June 2024
Cambridge 19 June 09:30—19 June 2024
Leicester 28 June 09:00—28 June 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 2 July 10:30—2 July 2024

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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.

Stoke-on-Trent 10 June 09:15—25 June 2024
Luton 27 June 10:30—27 June 2024
2 July 10:30—2 July 2024
4 July 10:30—4 July 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 11 July 10:00—22 July 2024
Hatfield 29 July 09:00—30 July 2024

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New subject leaders of secondary computing - remoteCP411

Develop the leadership skills and management practices to confidently coordinate an effective computing department.

Live remote training 7 May 09:30—13 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 09:30—24 May 2024
Live remote training 17 June 09:30—18 June 2024
Live remote training 25 June 09:30—26 June 2024
Live remote training 4 July 09:30—5 July 2024
Live remote training 18 July 09:30—19 July 2024
Live remote training 29 August 09:30—30 August 2024
Live remote training 1 April 15:30—15 April 2025
Live remote training 19 May 09:30—26 May 2025
Live remote training 15 July 15:30—29 July 2025

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Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP506

During this course you'll learn how to use object-oriented programming, you'll explore varying programming techniques and develop your own working OOP solution.

Live remote training 27 April 10:00—27 April 2024
Live remote training 7 May 09:00—7 May 2024
Live remote training 18 May 10:00—18 May 2024
Live remote training 25 May 09:00—25 May 2024
Live remote training 4 June 09:30—4 June 2024
Live remote training 8 June 10:00—8 June 2024
Live remote training 29 June 10:00—29 June 2024
Live remote training 2 July 09:00—2 July 2024
Live remote training 13 July 10:00—13 July 2024
Live remote training 20 July 09:00—20 July 2024

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Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCP504

During this course you'll explore how pathfinding algorithms can be used to find the shortest path between a set of points.

Live remote training 24 April 09:00—24 April 2024
Live remote training 8 May 16:00—8 May 2024
Live remote training 29 May 16:00—29 May 2024
Live remote training 6 June 16:00—6 June 2024
Live remote training 20 June 16:00—20 June 2024
Live remote training 2 July 16:00—2 July 2024
Live remote training 22 July 16:00—22 July 2024
Live remote training 22 October 15:45—22 October 2024
Live remote training 11 November 15:45—18 November 2024

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Programming Algorithms Post 16 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.

Dartford 22 April 16:30—22 April 2024
Lancaster 22 May 15:45—22 May 2024
Dartford 17 June 16:30—17 June 2024
Warrington 18 June 09:30—18 June 2024
Milton Keynes 18 June 15:30—18 June 2024
Thornton-Cleveleys 19 June 15:45—19 June 2024
Doncaster 19 June 17:00—19 June 2024
Gravesend 8 July 16:30—8 July 2024

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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.

Dartford 29 April 16:30—29 April 2024
Lancaster 11 June 15:45—11 June 2024
Warrington 18 June 11:00—18 June 2024
Dartford 20 June 16:30—20 June 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 2 July 09:00—2 July 2024
Milton Keynes 2 July 15:30—2 July 2024

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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 7 May 16:00—7 May 2024
Live remote training 9 May 15:30—9 May 2024
Live remote training 17 June 16:00—17 June 2024
Live remote training 24 June 15:30—24 June 2024
Live remote training 12 July 09:00—12 July 2024
Live remote training 18 April 16:00—18 April 2025
Live remote training 9 May 16:00—9 May 2025

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Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222

Examine a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching computing in Key Stage 3

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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 26 April 09:30—26 April 2024
Live remote training 2 May 10:00—2 May 2024
Live remote training 8 May 09:30—8 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 10:00—22 May 2024
Live remote training 7 June 09:30—7 June 2024
Live remote training 17 June 09:30—17 June 2024
Live remote training 5 July 09:30—5 July 2024
Live remote training 18 July 09:30—18 July 2024
Live remote training 19 February 15:30—19 February 2025
Live remote training 10 March 09:30—10 March 2025

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Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.

Live remote training 22 April 15:30—29 April 2024
Live remote training 8 May 14:00—22 May 2024
Live remote training 15 May 09:30—15 May 2024
Live remote training 30 May 09:30—30 May 2024
Live remote training 14 June 09:30—14 June 2024
Live remote training 18 June 15:30—19 June 2024
Live remote training 9 July 10:00—9 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 10:00—9 July 2024
Live remote training 19 July 09:30—19 July 2024
Live remote training 3 January 09:30—3 January 2025

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Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Explore strategies to support students with GCSE computer science subject knowledge during this two-day residential.

York 20 August 10:00—21 August 2024
York 31 March 10:00—1 April 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Residential and Intensive Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Systems architecture in A Level computer scienceCP505

During this course you'll explore the structure of the internal components of a computer system. In addition you'll explore the von Neumann architecture and fetch-execute cycle.

Live remote training 25 April 15:30—25 April 2024
Live remote training 8 May 13:00—8 May 2024
Live remote training 28 May 16:00—28 May 2024
Live remote training 5 June 09:30—5 June 2024
Live remote training 10 June 14:00—10 June 2024
Live remote training 20 June 15:30—20 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 14:00—1 July 2024
Live remote training 11 July 09:30—11 July 2024
Live remote training 23 July 13:00—23 July 2024

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Computer systems Data & information Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science - residentialCP297

During this two day residential you'll get to grips with effective strategies for teaching GCSE computer science.

York 15 July 10:00—16 July 2024
York 7 October 10:00—8 October 2024

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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.

Stoke-on-Trent 24 April 09:15—24 April 2024
Nottingham 10 May 09:00—10 May 2024
Lincoln 16 May 09:30—16 May 2024
St Austell 10 June 09:15—10 June 2024
Exeter 12 June 09:30—12 June 2024
Bingley 25 June 09:30—25 June 2024
Exeter 10 July 09:30—10 July 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 10 July 10:00—10 July 2024
Manchester 11 July 09:30—11 July 2024

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Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing 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.

Lancaster 14 May 09:15—14 May 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 21 May 09:30—21 May 2024
Lincoln 23 May 09:30—23 May 2024
Warrington 11 June 09:30—11 June 2024
Nottingham 5 July 09:00—5 July 2024
St Austell 15 July 09:15—15 July 2024
Totnes 23 July 09:30—23 July 2024
Hatfield 2 August 09:00—2 August 2024

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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 24 April 09:30—24 April 2024
Live remote training 26 April 09:00—26 April 2024
Live remote training 17 May 09:30—17 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 09:00—22 May 2024
Live remote training 5 June 13:00—12 June 2024
Live remote training 11 June 09:30—11 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 09:30—1 July 2024
Live remote training 9 July 09:30—9 July 2024

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