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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.

York 9 July 09:30—9 July 2024

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

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 1 July 16:00—1 July 2024
Live remote training 11 July 16:00—11 July 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Doncaster 8 May 09:30—8 May 2024
Tadcaster 14 June 10:30—14 June 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Careers and enrichment in primary computing with STEM Ambassadors - short courseCP441

Find out how career-linked learning and enrichment opportunities can provide motivation and broaden horizons for learners at primary school.

Live remote training 10 June 15:30—10 June 2024

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Cross curricular Leadership Careers 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.

York 1 May 09:30—1 May 2024

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

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.

Doncaster 19 June 10:30—19 June 2024

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

Live remote training 10 July 14:00—10 July 2024
Live remote training 17 July 14:00—17 July 2024

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Key stage 1 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.

Sheffield 7 June 09:30—7 June 2024
27 June 09:30—27 June 2024

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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.

York 22 May 09:30—22 May 2024
Doncaster 4 July 10:30—4 July 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.

Doncaster 7 May 15:30—7 May 2024
Doncaster 14 May 15:30—14 May 2024
York 20 May 14:00—20 May 2024
Rotherham 22 May 15:30—22 May 2024
Selby 4 June 15:45—4 June 2024
Barnsley 12 June 16:50—12 June 2024
Barnsley 19 June 16:30—19 June 2024

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Programming 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.

York 29 April 09:30—29 April 2024
Doncaster 11 June 10:30—11 June 2024
Doncaster 2 July 10:30—2 July 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

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Leadership Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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.

York 20 May 11:30—20 May 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming 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.

Doncaster 19 June 17:00—19 June 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming 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.

Doncaster 24 May 13:30—24 May 2024

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Programming 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.

York 20 May 09:30—20 May 2024

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Data & information Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Doncaster 20 June 10:30—20 June 2024

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate