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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.

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Algorithms and programming in key stage 1CP019

Explore the fundamentals of algorithms and programming in key stage one. Explore progression, pedagogy and how to develop computational thinking skills.

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Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Oldbury 24 February 09:00—24 February 2025
Stratford 28 February 09:15—28 February 2025
Ashton-under-Lyne 28 February 09:30—28 February 2025
Doncaster 20 March 09:00—20 March 2025
Shipley 27 March 09:30—27 March 2025
Lincoln 19 May 09:30—19 May 2025

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Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on teaching and assessment key thinking skills in primary computing

Live remote training 27 February 13:30—27 February 2025
Live remote training 28 February 10:00—28 February 2025
Live remote training 3 March 15:30—3 March 2025
Live remote training 7 March 15:30—7 March 2025
Live remote training 25 March 15:30—25 March 2025
Leicester 11 April 10:30—11 April 2025
Leicester 11 April 14:00—11 April 2025

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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.

Free online course 1 February—31 August 2025

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

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

Ashton-under-Lyne 26 February 10:00—26 February 2025
Cowes 18 March 09:00—18 March 2025
Rotherham 18 March 09:30—18 March 2025

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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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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.

Live remote training 26 February 16:00—26 February 2025
Live remote training 27 March 15:30—27 March 2025

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Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

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 in your classroom, curriculum and through extracurricular activities to empower girls in computing.

Live remote training 18 March 15:30—18 March 2025
Live remote training 1 April 13:30—1 April 2025
Live remote training 2 April 13:30—2 April 2025
Live remote training 27 June 09:00—27 June 2025

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Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - face to faceCP017

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing for trainees. Exploring easy to use resources, lesson planning, hands-on experience and classroom management in computing lessons.

Halifax 3 March 09:30—3 March 2025
Halifax 14 March 09:30—14 March 2025

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Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP417

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing. Exploring easy to use resources, lesson planning, hands-on experience of computing activities and classroom management in computing lessons.

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

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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.

Free online course 1 February—31 August 2025

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Getting started in Year 1 - short courseCP462

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

Live remote training 4 March 15:45—11 March 2025

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Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

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

Live remote training 25 February 15:45—4 March 2025
Live remote training 3 March 13:00—3 March 2025
Live remote training 5 March 15:45—19 March 2025

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Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459

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

Live remote training 7 March 09:00—7 March 2025

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Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 13 March 15:45—13 March 2025
Live remote training 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

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Getting started in year 5 - short courseCP460

A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum.

Live remote training 27 February 15:00—27 February 2025
Live remote training 3 March 15:45—17 March 2025

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Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

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

Live remote training 6 March 15:45—6 March 2025
Live remote training 17 March 13:00—24 March 2025

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Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

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.

Ashton-under-Lyne 11 March 10:00—11 March 2025
Lincoln 19 March 09:30—19 March 2025

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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.

Wellington 10 March 09:00—10 March 2025

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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 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.

Leicester 23 May 10:30—23 May 2025
Leicester 23 May 14:00—23 May 2025

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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 13 March 15:30—13 March 2025

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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.

Dronfield 27 February 09:00—27 February 2025
Liverpool 14 March 09:15—14 March 2025
Leeds 19 March 09:30—19 March 2025
Ashton-under-Lyne 21 March 10:00—21 March 2025
Lincoln 26 March 09:30—26 March 2025
Cornwall 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

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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 31 March 09:00—31 March 2025

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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.

Shipley 26 February 09:30—26 February 2025
Thirsk 27 February 09:30—27 February 2025
Remote Delivered CPD 14 March 10:00—14 March 2025
Bedford 14 March 10:00—14 March 2025

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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 11 March 13:30—11 March 2025

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Maths in primary computingCP418

Explore how primary maths and computing can be linked, highlighting the similarities in critical thinking skills and subject content, to maximise learning in both subject areas.

London 25 February 15:45—25 February 2025

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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 February 09:15—24 February 2025
Live remote training 11 March 15:45—11 March 2025
Live remote training 17 March 16:00—17 March 2025
Live remote training 26 March 15:45—26 March 2025
Leicester 23 May 09:00—23 May 2025
Leicester 23 May 12:30—23 May 2025

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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.

Ashton-under-Lyne 26 February 15:00—26 February 2025
Horsham 27 February 16:00—27 February 2025

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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.

Leicester 11 April 09:00—11 April 2025
Leicester 11 April 12:30—11 April 2025

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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.

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

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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 27 February 16:00—27 February 2025
Cowes 4 March 15:30—4 March 2025
Live remote training 12 March 14:00—12 March 2025
Live remote training 17 March 14:00—17 March 2025
Live remote training 24 March 15:30—24 March 2025

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

During this course you'll explore the basics of Python, you’ll learn to code your first program.

Free online course 1 February—31 August 2025

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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.

Wolverhampton 25 February 09:00—25 February 2025
Doncaster 25 February 09:30—25 February 2025
Leeds 18 March 09:30—18 March 2025
Nottingham 21 March 09:00—21 March 2025
Huntingdon 21 March 10:00—21 March 2025
Birmingham 24 March 09:00—24 March 2025

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Supporting autistic pupils in primary computingCP291

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

Rotherham 3 March 09:30—3 March 2025
Ashton-under-Lyne 14 March 10:00—14 March 2025

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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.

Free online course 1 February—31 August 2025

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Teaching key stage 1 computing - residentialCP001

Develop your confidence to teach the whole key stage 1 computing curriculum successfully.

York 26 March 10:00—27 March 2025

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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 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 6 March 09:30—6 March 2025

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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 4 March 15:30—4 March 2025
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 5 March 15:30—5 March 2025
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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