Coached support - East Riding Dogger Bank PrimaryNB025

Is STEM an area for development in your school? Are you unsure where to start? Let us help you. STEM Learning is offering guided support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your goals.You choose your area of focus for the two-hour remote session. Our expert Professional Development Leaders will support...

Leading Remote CPD - a Professional Development Leader Programme courseFD010R

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course, which forms part of our bolt-on support for the Professional Development Leader Development Programme, is designed for Course Leaders of remote CPD for STEM Learning and the National Centre for Computing...

PDL MeetFD025R

Similar to the well-known TeachMeet structure, PDLs are invited to deliver a micro or nano-presentation around a particular theme for 7 minutes or 2 minutes respectively, followed by a chance to discuss.

Improving the use of impact assessment tools in CPD deliveryFD030R

This PDLP Specialist and Support module will focus on improving the use of impact and assessment tools in CPD delivery. We will look at ways in which the return rate of impact and assessment tools from participants can be improved, and how impact and assessment data can be used to improve and refine delivery of CPD.

Practical approaches to teaching design and technology theoryNC214

Computer processors and instruction sets - remoteCP431

Computer programs are written in a language that humans understand, but what about the computer itself? Every piece of software, and the instructions and data it contains, is made up of 1’s and 0’s, handled by the central processing unit or CPU.Explore the core of a modern computer - the processor. Learn...

Computer systems: input, output and storage - remoteCP421

Computers take many forms, from the smart watch on your wrist to the powerful machines used to predict the weather. They all share some key features and GCSE computer science students need to have a solid understanding of what makes a computer.Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main...

Computing as a second subject for non-specialist teachers - short courseCP308

Computing on a budgetCP262

Getting started with Python programming – short courseCP351

This short course will introduce you to the text-based programming language, Python. During the 90 minutes, you’ll be introduced to the three programming constructs, sequencing, selection and iteration. You’ll have the opportunity to investigate, run and modify existing programs, whilst being supported by...

Higher attainment in GCSE computer science - meeting the challenge of exams - face to faceCP239

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing for their GCSE exams in computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding of...

Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - face to faceCP243

As you progress beyond the basics of Python programming, this course will help you develop an understanding how programs are developed using the software life cycle, specifically the implementation and testing of a working solution.During this course you’ll develop your Python skills by exploring advanced...

Python programming: working with data - face to faceCP233

As you progress beyond the basics of Python programming, this course will help you develop the level of programming skill required for GCSE computer science. You’ll go further through the fundamentals of programming, with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of highly successful teachers of computer...

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - face to faceCP220

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in GCSE computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...

Search and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science. To reach their full potential, students of GCSE computer science need to be confident in using decomposition and abstraction to solve problems.Explore how each of the core search and sort algorithms function; exploring how they...