Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face CL008 / E12
Summary
This course will help new primary computing leaders 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 ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school.
Identifying where your school is now in computing will enable you to identify and plan for improvement in your school. Building on this knowledge, you will develop a detailed action plan to guide the effective use and development of resources, assessment approaches and 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.
If you have already completed this course, or are a more experienced computing lead, then you may also be interested in Leading primary computing- module 2 – remote.
What topics are covered?
01 | The role of the subject leader – considering the common, and less common, roles undertaken by leaders of computing, helping you to clarify your role through discussion with others in a similar position.
02 | Developing an outstanding curriculum – curriculum intent and implementation, with consideration of age-appropriate progression. You’ll engage with the Teach Computing Curriculum, planning how to integrate it into an appropriate programme of study in your school.
03 | Assessment of computing – you’ll evaluate a range of generic and subject-specific approaches to assessment of computing, both formative and summative, to drive attainment in the subject.
04 | Monitoring and evidencing progress in computing – develop your knowledge of effective monitoring practices within computing to ensure progression. Review the expectations for evidence collection taking account of teacher workload and accountability and learn time-saving ways to evidence progress.
How will you learn?
You’ll discuss issues with peers and an experienced course leader, comparing practice and learning strategies that are based in evidence. Personalised action planning will help you prioritise the issues for you and your school, ensuring you gain maximum benefit from the CPD.
How long is this course?
This is a 1-day course.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Be confident in the role and expectations of a computing subject leader
- Develop and improve your school’s computing curriculum, its intent and its implementation
- Use assessment to better know the strengths of your learners, and know how to adapt teaching to support all children
- Implement effective monitoring and evidencing processes across your school
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The role of the subject leader | 31 January 2025 | 09:30-11:00 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
| 2 Developing an outstanding curriculum | 31 January 2025 | 11:15-12:15 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
| 3 Assessment of computing | 31 January 2025 | 12:45-13:45 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
| 4 Monitoring and evidencing progress in computing | 31 January 2025 | 14:00-15:00 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
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Fees & Subsidies
Additional information
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.
Alternative dates
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge, Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester CO5 7HR
Outwoods Primary School, Harehedge Lane, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent DE13 0AS
Legacy Conference Centre, Unit 12, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster DN2 5TB
University of Hertfordshire2, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0NU
Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington BR6 9SA
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery, Parkett Heyes Road, Macclesfield SK11 8UD
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0SF
Cambridge Maths School, 119 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AZ
Carmel College, The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW
Beamont Collegiate Academy, Long Lane, Warrington WA2 8PX
St Francis CofE Primary School, Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon SN25 1UH
C U London, Rainham Road North, Dagenham RM10 7BN
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Pate's Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham GL51 0HG
Bingley Grammar School, Keighley Road, Bingley BD16 2RS
Fonthill Primary Academy, Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5SW
Mesty Croft Primary School, St Luke's Road, Wednesbury WS10 0QY
Colham Manor Primary School, Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge UB8 3PT
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead NE9 6RZ
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG
Hugh Myddelton Primary School, Myddelton Street, London EC1R 1YJ
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Learners' Trust, Eckington Business Centre, 2 8 Gosber Street, Sheffield S21 4DA
Sandlings Primary School, Easton Road, Sutton, Woodbridge IP12 3TD
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4DW
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate PE2 6XU
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Peatmoor Community Primary School, Pepperbox Hill, Peatmoor, Swindon SN5 5DP
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
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