Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

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...

Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP454

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...

Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short courseCP461

This course provides an overview of the Teach Computing Curriculum, a freely available whole school computing curriculum designed to ensure progression of subject knowledge and key skills. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught across the primary phase and understand how it may be adapted to your own...

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

This course will help computing subject leaders to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to provide professional support and development to others. Following on from module 1 this course will enable you to identify and plan for improvement in your school.  This will involve developing a...

Literacy via primary computing – building vocabulary and embedding literacy skillsCP407

The national curriculum states that teachers should develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject. This CPD will support you to do just this in computing. You will learn how to embed the teaching of vocabulary effectively throughout your...

Online safety through primary computing - short courseCP469

This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.Online safety is a whole-school priority, and can be supported effectively through a high-quality computing curriculum. Using high-quality,...

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486

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...

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Developing the established primary computing leader - residentialCP013

This course will build confidence in leading computing in your school. Following on from Leading primary computing, it will allow you to focus on how to develop computing within your school with a focus on developing and supporting others in programming and supporting teachers deliver computing using a context-based...

Help! How do I lead primary computing? - residentialCP015

If you are new to leading primary computing, this CPD will develop your understanding of the role of a subject leader and support you to plan for improvements across the school. After helping you understand your role as a leader of computing, day one will dive into curriculum and assessment. You’ll explore your...

Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBotsCP256

Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities. The Bee-Bot is...

Professional Development Leader Programme - Stage 3FD301

Developing primary D&T and robotics using Vex GoNW508

This course will support teachers to use the VEX Go kits within their school, ensuring that educators are competent users of the kits. It will show teachers effective approaches for teaching robotics at an age-appropriate level. Demonstrating how they support curriculum learning as well as enrichment opportunities....

Bring computing to life using a context-based approach - residentialCP010

This two-day residential aims to raise the profile of computing and engage learners by using a context based approach including linking to careers and enrichment opportunities and building in culturally-relevant pedagogies.During this residential, you’ll complete 4 NCCE courses:Teaching primary computing through...

Teaching primary computing through contexts - residentialCP405

By using curriculum and real-world contexts, you can teach aspects of computing using contexts from other curriculum subjects. This shows children how computing links to the world around them, supporting learning by making it more relevant and ensuring that all aspects of computing are taught effectively.Using...