This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...

Start date	06 Jul 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative, and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started teaching computing in your school whether you’re an early career teacher, or would like to improve your understanding of how to teach computing.This...

Start date	08 Jul 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer, and the same concept can be represented by a logic circuit diagram, a truth table, or a Boolean expression.During this course you’ll learn how to interpret circuit diagrams, write Boolean expressions and explore the laws of Boolean algebra.You...

Start date	09 Jul 2024
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Duration	3 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...

Start date	10 Jul 2024
Location	Bury St Edmunds
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Pathfinding algorithms are used to find solutions to a given problem, using the shortest path between a set of points. These problems are commonplace, from satellite navigation systems to internet packet routing. During this course you’ll learn how the Dijkstra’s and A* search algorithms function.You...

Start date	22 Oct 2024
Location
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The national curriculum states that teachers should develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject. This CPD will support you to do just this in computing. You will learn how to embed the teaching of vocabulary effectively throughout your...

Start date	05 Dec 2024
Location
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Start date	21 Jan 2025
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Start date	27 Mar 2025
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00