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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Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Cheltenham 1 May 09:30—1 May 2024 37.5 miles away

Hatfield 28 May 09:30—28 May 2024 67.8 miles away

Wellington 4 June 09:00—4 June 2024 71.7 miles away

Stotfold 14 June 09:00—14 June 2024 76.0 miles away

Loughton 4 June 09:30—4 June 2024 78.7 miles away

Huntingdon 17 May 10:00—17 May 2024 91.1 miles away

Derby 7 June 09:00—7 June 2024 104.7 miles away

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Doncaster 8 May 09:30—8 May 2024 149.0 miles away

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Leeds 3 June 09:30—3 June 2024 167.0 miles away

Thornton-Cleveleys 1 May 09:15—1 May 2024 177.8 miles away

Darlington 17 June 09:00—17 June 2024 214.6 miles away

South Shields 7 June 09:30—7 June 2024 247.5 miles away

Live remote training 23 April 09:30—23 April 2024

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London 20 June 09:15—20 June 2024

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Oxford 27 June 09:00—27 June 2024

Scarborough 4 July 09:30—4 July 2024

Ashton-under-Lyne 16 July 09:30—16 July 2024

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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Adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum for mixed-year classes - short courseCP404

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

Live remote training 26 April 13:00—26 April 2024

Live remote training 2 May 16:00—2 May 2024

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Live remote training 18 July 15:00—18 July 2024

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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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.

Dates coming soon. Contact your local Computing Hub for more information.

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing

Live remote training 16 May 15:30—16 May 2024

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Live remote training 11 July 15:30—11 July 2024

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 24 April 09:30—24 April 2024

Live remote training 7 May 17:00—7 May 2024

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Live remote training 14 November 15:00—14 November 2024

Cross curricular Leadership Careers 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 22 April 19:00—22 April 2024

Live remote training 30 April 15:30—30 April 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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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Cross curricular Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach primary computing certificate Teach secondary computing certificate

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.

Free online course

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Leadership Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 1 - short courseCP462

Explore how to teach computing in Year 1 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 23 April 16:00—29 April 2024

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

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

Live remote training 23 April 14:30—23 April 2024

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Key stage 1 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 22 April 09:00—22 April 2024

Live remote training 26 April 09:00—26 April 2024

Leeds 30 April 09:30—30 April 2024 167.0 miles away

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Live remote training 10 July 09:00—10 July 2024 104.7 miles away

Live remote training 11 July 09:00—11 July 2024

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 Programming with ScratchCO232

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

Free online course

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Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short courseCP461

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

Live remote training 25 April 16:00—25 April 2024

Live remote training 30 April 16:00—30 April 2024

Live remote training 7 May 16:00—7 May 2024

Leeds 14 May 12:45—14 May 2024 167.8 miles away

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Live remote training 3 July 15:00—3 July 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

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.

Live remote training 13 May 09:00—13 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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Literacy via primary computing – building vocabulary and embedding literacy skillsCP407

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

Live remote training 22 April 16:30—22 April 2024

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Cross curricular Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Online safety through primary computing - short courseCP469

This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.

Live remote training 24 April 13:30—24 April 2024

Live remote training 25 April 16:00—25 April 2024

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Leicester 23 May 09:00—23 May 2024 88.8 miles away

Leicester 23 May 13:00—23 May 2024 88.8 miles away

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486

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

Live remote training 24 April 16:00—24 April 2024

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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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Computer networks Computer systems Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

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

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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 24 April 09:00—24 April 2024

Warrington 30 April 09:30—30 April 2024 142.1 miles away

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

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Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCP403

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

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Introduction to Programming with ScratchCO232

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

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