The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 (Primary) CE456 / F08
Summary
This conference will help 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 provide professional support and development to others.
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 assessment approaches and staff development, and action planning for your department. You will enable yourself and school leadership to accurately understand the strengths of computing in your school, and how to sustainably plan for improvement.
The conference is fully booked, but if you'd like to join the waiting list, please email us at teachcomputing@scd.herts.sch.uk, and we’ll contact you if a place becomes available.
Who is it for?
Subject leaders in primary computing -
What topics are covered?
Conference Overview
Join us for a dynamic conference focused on enhancing the role of computing in schools. Our expert speakers will cover a range of topics, including:
- Raising the Priority of Computing in Schools - Simon Peyton-Jones
- AI in Education - Jane Waite
- Gender and Inclusion
- Supporting Staff and Leading Change
- Pedagogy and Scratch Programming
- Adaptive Teaching
- Cross-Curricular Computing
- Online Safety
- Preparing for OFSTED
- And much more!
Dedicated Physical Computing Space
Explore hands-on activities with tools like Microbits, Crumble, Data Loggers, Beebots, eSports, and Robotics.
Featured Speakers:
Pam Jones, Phil Wickins, Matthew Wimpenny-Smith, Stef Chapman, James Fraser, Ellie Overland, Allen Tsui, Sam Lovatt
How will you learn?
You’ll have opportunities to discuss issues with peers and listen to expert computing leaders, comparing practice and learning strategies that are based in evidence.
How long is this course?
This is a 1-day course, with a 1 hour remote follow up session on Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 16.00 to 17.00.
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- implement change in your subject in a way which has a positive impact and brings staff on board
- develop a passion for computing in your school through a planned enrichment and extra-curricular offer
- be confident in leading the development of others, helping the whole school to inspire in computing
- support other teachers with greater confidence within a range of professional development contexts
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 (Primary) | 12 December 2024 | 09:00-10:30 | Oxford Brookes University |
The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 (Primary) | 12 December 2024 | 10:30-12:00 | Oxford Brookes University |
The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2024 (Primary) | 12 December 2024 | 13:30-16:30 | Oxford Brookes University |
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Fees & Subsidies
Included in your CPD subscription
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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