Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how algorithms are designed and how programs are written to provide clear instructions to machines. Learn about the binary system and how it's used by...

Start date	01 Aug 2024
Location	Hatfield
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

It is crucial that teachers have knowledge of programming, and can write programs that solve the problems posed in GCSE CS. Building on this solid base, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers. Making use of the latest evidence-based research and practice, participants will develop...

Start date	02 Aug 2024
Location	Hatfield
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Whether you’re new to your leadership role, or looking to develop your prior experience, this course will build confidence and clarity allowing you to succeed. Written by experienced department leaders, and based in the most recent evidence of 'what works', you'll come away with an informed set of goals and the...

Start date	17 Sep 2024
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

This workshop is aimed at teachers who have entered a team into the UK CanSat competition.The first day of the workshop will be made up of the Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration course (you may be eligible for a subsidy for this course) and the Raspberry Pi Pico course. Following a day...

Start date	30 Sep 2024
Location	Heslington
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

GCSE Computer Science comprises a rich, knowledge-based curriculum. This CPD equips you with effective teaching strategies to build student knowledge for long-term recall, leading to confidence in assessments. During the residential you’ll explore those pedagogy approaches which are proven to be the most...

Start date	07 Oct 2024
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this two day residential you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

Start date	30 Oct 2024
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

Computing offers great opportunities to autistic young people, but effective teaching and curriculum planning can be challenging. This CPD, developed for teachers in special schools and autism units, uses evidence-based approaches and draws on the experience and knowledge of successful teachers. You’ll consider...

Start date	19 Nov 2024
Location	Bury St Edmunds
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

An understanding of both algorithms and programming is vital for success in GCSE computer science. During this two-day residential you’ll learn the fundamentals of both topics, aligned to the OCR J277 9-1 GCSE computer science specification.During day 1 you’ll focus on representing algorithms using...

Start date	10 Dec 2024
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this two day residential you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

Start date	20 Feb 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

Based upon evidence, this two-day residential aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers on how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing them for their GCSE exams in computer science. During this residential, you’ll complete two courses:• Higher attainment in GCSE computer science...

Start date	31 Mar 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The ‘new to computing’ pathway provides subject knowledge enhancement for new to computing teachers, up to and including GCSE Computer Science. Whether you’ve recently qualified as a computing specialist teacher; or if you’re looking to add computing as a second specialism this CPD will guide...

Start date	24 Jun 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

Whether you’re new to your leadership role, or looking to develop your prior experience, this course will build confidence and clarity allowing you to succeed. Written by experienced department leaders, and based in the most recent evidence of 'what works', you'll come away with an informed set of goals and the...

Start date	28 Jul 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00