Developing computing in EYFS SL910 / AA01
Summary
Gain support, as an EYFS practitioner, to identify opportunities for children to engage with technology and computing within an Early Years setting. Looking at practical ideas, you will also consider progression of ideas and skills as children move into key stage 1, preparing them for successful transition and future progress.
Learn about computational thinking and how this forms part of early learning across areas of the EYFS framework. Take the chance to explore how technology and computing can be integrated into 'understanding the world' and the wider framework, ensuring you are confident in finding and integrating opportunities for this vital subject with young learners.
Who is it for?
EYFS practitioners, computing subject leaders
What topics are covered?
engaging activities to use with young children to support learningpractical ways of developing awareness of technologyplanning learning experiences that allow children to explore the digital worldusing technology to explore the world around us and communicate ideasusing technology purposefully to support learning through in EYFS
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality face to face CPD - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the region in person.
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Rachel Jackson
I am a primary specialist, based at STEM learning in York. As a primary specialist, I have different areas of interest within the STEM subjects. I...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- identify opportunities for computing in EYFS framework
- understand computational thinking and how this can be developed throughout the EYFS
- understand how technology can be used purposefully to support learning in EYFS
- explore practical activities for developing computing and computational thinking in EYFS
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Developing computing in EYFS | 19 March 2025 | 09:30-16:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£320.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
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The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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