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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.

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Adapting the teach computing curriculum for mixed-year classesCO404

Explore progression within Teach Computing Curriculum and how to use this to adapt it for your own mixed-age setting.

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AI in primary computingCP408

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be linked to aspects of the primary computing curriculum, supporting creativity, digital literacy, and the use of information technology.

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Assessment of primary computingCO007

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

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Bring computing to life using a context-based approach - residentialCP010

Explore strategies to bring contexts and careers into your computing curriculum including using the micro:bit for creative digital projects.

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Careers and enrichment in primary computingCO441

Find out how career-linked learning and enrichment opportunities can provide motivation and broaden horizons for your primary-aged pupils.

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Computational thinking in primary schoolsCO457

Explore what computational thinking is, and how to teach and assess it in a primary school.

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Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCO403

In this self-paced CPD you will explore how to use the Computing Quality Framework effectively. Enabling you to identify school needs and implement effective change to drive a high-quality computing education.

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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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Developing and supporting programming within your primary schoolCO003

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school. Consider how to move from algorithms to programmes, approaches to programming which motivate pupils and effective programming pedagogies.

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Developing the established primary computing leader - residentialCP013

During this two-day residential, you'll build on your leadership of computing, and find out support programming and context-based learning within your role.

York 16 June 10:00—17 June 2025

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Digital literacy in key stage 2 and key stage 3CO904

Explore what digital literacy is and how digital literacy can be embedded across the curriculum. Understand the importance of ensuring all students are digitally literate and how to raise the profile of digital in the curriculum. Understand how being digitally literate can support the transition between key stage 2 and 3.

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Effective computing transition from KS2-3CP415

Develop a transition project demonstrating knowledge, understanding and skills to support KS2 / KS3 teachers in ensuring the curriculum needs are met through the transition process.

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Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCO409

To address the gender gap in computing and computer science, we need to start during primary. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore the reasons for the gender gap, and discover strategies to overcome them to empower girls in computing.

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Empowering trainee teachers:Introduction to primary computingCO417

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing. In this self-paced course you will develop subject knowledge, explore easy to use resources and consider effective classroom management in computing lessons.

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Essentials for teaching primary computing - residentialCP011

During this two day residential, you'll explore three strands of the computing curriculum (computer science, information technology and digital literacy) before taking a deeper dive into teaching programming.

York 1 May 10:00—2 May 2025

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Get started with the Teach Computing Curriculum in your primary schoolCO040

Improve understanding of computing using the freely available Teach Computing Curriculum and understand how to use it to deliver computing in your primary school.

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Getting started in year 3CO459

Explore how to teach computing in year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 4CO465

Explore how to teach computing in year 4 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Getting started in year 5CO460

Explore how to teach computing in year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 6CO467

Explore how to teach computing in year 6 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Help! How do I lead primary computing? - residentialCP015

During this two day residential, you’ll gain essential skills and knowledge to lead computing in your school. Covering key areas such as your role as a subject leader, curriculum, assessment and supporting other staff, you will be equipped able to lead computing with confidence.

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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.

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Inclusive computing in primary schoolsCO005

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.

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Introduction to primary computingCO454

For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This self-paced CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.

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Introduction to Programming with ScratchCO232

Learn how to use Scratch to design and make animations and games suitable for primary - age children.

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Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2CO292

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device. Find out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative projects.

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Introduction to the Teach Computing curriculumCO461

Find out about the Teach Computing Curriculum and how to implement it in your school.

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Leading and assessing primary computing - residentialCP016

Develop the skills and strategies required to successfully lead primary computing, with a focus on supporting staff and assessment.

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Leading primary computing - module 1CO008

Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Consider your curriculum and assessment methods. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

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Leading primary computing - module 2CO456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

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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.

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Literacy via primary computing - building vocabulary and embedding literacy skillsCO407

Explore how to teach computing vocabulary effectively. Unpick the opportunities within the computing curriculum and computing lessons to build literacy skills.

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Maths in primary computingCO418

Explore how primary maths and computing can be linked to maximise learning in both subject areas.

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Online safety through primary computingCO469

Explore how to keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.

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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.

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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.

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Preparing for Ofsted in primary computingCO486

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

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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.

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Supporting autistic pupils in primary computingCP291

Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for autistic pupils working at primary level.

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Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO042

Improve your subject knowledge and develop your teaching to help young children understand the computing systems and networks around them.

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Teaching key stage 2 computing - residentialCP002

Develop your confidence to teach the whole Key Stage 2 computing curriculum successfully.

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Teaching primary computing through contexts - residentialCP405

Explore ways to introduce contexts relating to cross-curricular topics, everyday life, and the wider world. These strategies will enable pupils to understand the practical applications of computing and explore career opportunities in an informal way.

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Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Build your subject knowledge and develop your skills in teaching programming.

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Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch JrCO455

Learn essential subject knowledge to teach primary programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. Create and debug your own programmes, using key concepts such as sequence, repetition, selection and variables.

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Using micro:bits to collect data in school surveysCP014

Explore how to use the micro:bit device to collect data through surveys which can be carried out in your school

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CQF Support - Addressing the needs of each pupilCZ119D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the equality, diversity and inclusion dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 17 June 15:45—17 June 2025

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CQF support - CurriculumCZ116D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Curriculum and Qualifications dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 10 June 15:45—10 June 2025

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CQF support - Enrichment, Destinations and CareersCZ120D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Careers, enrichment, and outreach dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 18 June 15:45—18 June 2025

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CQF support - Impact and outcomesCZ121D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the impact and outcomes dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 19 June 15:45—19 June 2025

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CQF support - Leadership and VisionCZ115D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Leadership and Vision dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 15 May 15:45—15 May 2025

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CQF support - Teaching, Learning and AssessmentCZ117D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Teaching, Learning and Assessment dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

11 June 15:45—11 June 2025

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CQF support - Workforce developmentCZ118D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Staff development dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 12 June 15:45—12 June 2025

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