Curriculum development in partnership with STEM employersNC211

This evidence-informed CPD supports leaders in technical and vocational subjects to develop a rich and relevant curriculum, drawing on support from employers in impactful and efficient ways, and building relevant skills, employability and aspiration among young people. Participants will consider how and when...

An introduction to teaching robotics using VEXcode VR - short courseCP301

Assessment and progression in KS3 computing - BlendedCP213

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...

Computer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231

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 - face to faceCP221

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...

Fundamentals of computer networks - face to faceCP222

Computer networks exist all around us. During the course, you will demystify the hardware and network topologies used for data transfer between computers, and help you make topic learning relevant and engaging to students.Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wireless, and how this...

Maths in computer science - face to faceCP234

Mentoring support for computing leads - short courseCP402

Mentoring support for non-computing mentors - short courseCP401

New to computing pathway - RemoteCP479

Computing is an evolving and exciting subject to teach, which opens up a variety of career options. This pathway will support you start your journey to becoming upskilled with the subject knowledge and confidence to teach computing. By booking onto this pathway, you’ll complete two of the following courses from...

Programming with Python – ResidentialCP283

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this three day pathway you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation - face to faceCP244

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 analysis, design and evaluation of a working solution.During this course you’ll develop your understanding of how to analysis a...

Using data and assessment to improve pupil outcomesRP409

Do you need help with using data and assessment to improve pupil outcomes?  Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, enabling teachers to check knowledge and understanding of children. The use of accurate assessment allows teaching to be adapted and personalised, improving the learning...

Summer school for developing teachers beyond the Early Career FrameworkNY338

Ensure that your developing teachers are supported to improve their subject and pedagogical knowledge over time (as suggested in the Ofsted Science Subject Review) by booking them onto this summer school.  A range of workshops explores different aspects of pedagogy and participants are supported to consider which...

Diagnostic teaching and dealing with misconceptions in secondary scienceRX038