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Primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Discover all-round support to help raise your enthusiasm and confidence in teaching the subject that is a favourite among pupils.

I know nothing about computing, how do I teach it?

Join one of our Getting Started courses for your year group. These are remote, scheduled frequently, and run over two twilight sessions.

Getting started in Year 1

Getting started in Year 2

Getting started in Year 3

Getting started in Year 4

Getting started in Year 5

Getting started in Year 6

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3 hours

Introduction to primary computing

This course helps teachers understand the nature of computing within the curriculum; the breadth and depth of computer science, digital literacy and information technology.

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Webinars to get started

Join one of our free ECT webinars to find out more about the support available from the NCCE.

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How do I plan my computing lessons?

We have a range of ready-to-use lessons for every year group, cover the full primary computing curriculum. Before you start, read through our key stage 1 or key stage 2 teacher guides and check the hardware and software requirements. Choose a unit within the Teach Computing Curriculum and look over the unit guide in advance. Each unit has lesson plans, slides and resources ready to download.

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You can also use our interactive map to explore the whole computing curriculum journey.

Handy resources for your teaching

Early career support guide

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We support early career teachers to meet and evidence the teaching standards. This early careers support guidance maps out our offer against the eight areas of performance you are working to achieve.

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Effective computing pedagogy

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Effective pedagogy is at the heart of good teaching and learning. Our resources will help you embed these evidence-based practices within your classroom.

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Primary computing glossary

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Enhance your professional knowledge with the regular and consistent use of accurate, technical vocabulary that supports pupils’ conceptual understanding.

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Next steps

Primary certificate

This nationally recognised certificate is awarded to teachers who take our CPD courses, and then demonstrate how they’re putting what they’ve learned into action.

STEM Community

Join a community of over 25,000 educators of STEM subjects. Connect, ask questions and support each other with professional advice and resources sharing.

Teach Computing Courses

Congratulations! There is lots to consider and it can feel overwhelming. Visit our Leaders Toolkit page for an overview of the support available to help you lead computing with confidence.