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	25 Jul 2024
Location	Hatfield
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. Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and...

Start date	26 Jul 2024
Location	Hatfield
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

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

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in providing the best computing experience for their pupils using the Teach Computing Curriculum. It will guide leaders through the Teach Computing Curriculum’s design and structure, exploring how it can be implemented within an individual school’s...

Start date	03 Sep 2024
Location	St Neots
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Programming is large part of the computing curriculum and one which is taught in each year group at primary school. This course will ensure subject leaders are confident in supporting colleagues to understand what primary programming entails; from developing simple algorithms to designing programs to meet specific...

Start date	06 Sep 2024
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re...

Start date	11 Sep 2024
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Join the Cheshire and Wirral Computing Hub on 12th September for a 30 minute Primary Computing Leader Briefing (Lunch time OR after school)We'll be:Focussing on the careers strand of the Computing Quality Framework.Hearing from the team at 'Tech She Can' about their resources and how they can support with careers and...

Start date	12 Sep 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	30 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Join the Cheshire and Wirral Computing Hub on 12th September for a 30 minute Primary Computing Leader Briefing (Lunch time OR after school)We'll be:Focussing on the careers strand of the Computing Quality Framework.Hearing from the team at 'Tech She Can' about their resources and how they can support with careers and...

Start date	12 Sep 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	30 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

This course is aimed at computing subject leaders and secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure rapid progression through Key Stage 3 by ensuring formative and summative assessment is planned and utilised in their subject and in particular what it looks like in programming. Participants will get the...

Start date	13 Sep 2024
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Some children seem to naturally flourish in computing, while others need more support to reach their potential. This CPD aims to give every child an excellent computing education in primary school, opening up future study and employment routes and closing attainment gaps. You will consider how culture, gender,...

Start date	17 Sep 2024
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration	1 Day
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 CPD...

Start date	19 Sep 2024
Location	Woodbridge
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

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	23 Sep 2024
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00