If you are new or an established Head of science then please come and join us for our virtual Heads of Science online meeting.This will be an opportunity to discuss and share best practice in addition each meeting will focus on several themes relevant to all Head of Science teachers.We hope you can join us for this...

Start date	09 May 2024
Location
Fees	Free

This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 2 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach Computing Curriculum. You will also have a go at many of the activities that you will...

Start date	09 May 2024
Location
Duration	3 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

There is a gender imbalance in computing that needs to be addressed. Girls are under-represented in GCSE / A Level Computer Science: 21% of GCSE CS entries in 2022 were girls  15% of A level CS entries in 2022 were girls  20% of students applying for computing-related degrees were girls Yet, girls...

Start date	10 May 2024
Location
Duration	2 Hours
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. This course references the Pearson 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification, using programming questions and solutions from their specification and sample materials....

Start date	11 May 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £205.00

Almost all programs process data in some form, data therefore needs to be stored in ways that mean it can be easily manipulated by program code. During this CPD you’ll learn how various data structures are used to organise and store data. You’ll learn about static and dynamic data structures; stacks and...

Start date	11 May 2024
Location
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.During this CPD, you’ll learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound,...

Start date	13 May 2024
Location	Bicester
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Start date	13 May 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The aim of this network is to contextualise the 5 core areas of the Early Career Framework- 'What does this look like in the science classroom?'.These webinars will provide the opportunity to reflect on and refine your practice, share good practice, network with other science ECTs across the South / South East region...

Start date	13 May 2024
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Fees	Free

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent inspections...

Start date	13 May 2024
Location
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Physical computing involves using digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. Physical computing touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum. Data loggers are digital devices which can record and store data over time. Data loggers can store a...

Start date	13 May 2024
Location	Dartford
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Join us for the annual Science Technician Conference.The conference involves a full day of guidance and support for science technicians including a keynote speech and a choice of workshop sessions across the sciences.This year we will be hosting the conference at School of Science and Technology in Maidstone.We are...

Start date	14 May 2024
Location	Maidstone
Fees	From £100.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

The third in a series of free network events providing an opportunity to get together with your peers in Primary Science.This session will focus on Chemistry in Primary Science but is also a chance for you to discuss current challenges and solutions in primary science.Refreshments will be served as well.  

Start date	14 May 2024
Location	Hassocks
Fees	Free

Teaching Tricky Topics: Learn, Share and Take away ideas on how to teach the topics that students struggle with the most. (KS3 and 4)Each session will have the following format on a selected topic -Open forum (10 mins)What do they struggle with?What are the common misconceptions?Your prepared input (15 mins?)Ideas on...

Start date	14 May 2024
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Duration	45 Minutes
Fees	Free

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.During this CPD, you’ll learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound,...

Start date	14 May 2024
Location	Amersham
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

This course has been designed to give an overview of the needs and roles of a technicians supporting Physics practical's in a secondary school. If 2 technicians from the same school would like to attend we can book them on with a 50% discount.  Email sussex-surreySLP@downlands.org to be booked on....

Start date	15 May 2024
Location	Hassocks
Fees	From £75.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details