Leading primary computing - remote CJ456 / F01

Start date
10 May 21
Duration
10 Hours
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

This course will help new computing coordinators to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to provide professional support and development to others.You will develop a detailed action plan to guide the effective use and development of resources, assessment approaches, infrastructure and facilities. By monitoring and communicating impact you will enable yourself and school leadership to accurately understand the strengths of computing in your school, and sustainably plan for improvement.

 

Who is it for?

Subject leaders in primary computing who are new to the role, or who aspire to move into it. You are expected to have some experience of teaching computing in primary school, and an understanding of the content of the National Curriculum for primary computing. 

What topics are covered?

 

        • How will you learn?

          Facilitator-led CPD with an experienced subject leader, comparing practice and learning strategies that are based in evidence. Flexible implementation and reflection tasks to establish what works in your own context. 

          How long is the course?

          9.5 hours including live sessions and flexible tasks.

           

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

Through this CPD you will:

  • Improve the computing curriculum offer in your school, and be confident in its purpose and vision.
  • Use assessment to better know the strengths of your learners, and know how to adapt teaching to support all children.
  • Develop a passion for computing in your school through a planned enrichment and extra-curricular offer.
  • Know how to resource teaching by you and your colleagues, drawing on quality-assured lesson materials and evidence-based teaching practices
  • Be confident in leading the development of others, helping the whole school to inspire in computing

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 Leading primary computing (remote)10 May 202109:00-10:30Virtual
2 Leading primary computing (remote)10 May 202110:45-12:30Virtual
3 Leading primary computing (remote)10 May 202113:30-15:30Virtual
4 Leading primary computing (remote)10 May 202115:30-15:30Virtual
5 Leading primary computing (remote)17 May 202109:00-10:00Virtual
6 Leading primary computing (remote)17 May 202110:15-12:15Virtual
7 Leading primary computing (remote)17 May 202113:00-14:15Virtual
8 Leading primary computing (remote)17 May 202114:30-16:00Virtual
9 Leading primary computing (remote)17 May 202114:30-16:00Virtual

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Additional information

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.

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