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	15 Oct 2024
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in 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 up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...

Start date	16 Oct 2024
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £205.00

Getting computing education back on track, for all students, is an urgent priority requiring informed planning and implementation. Teaching and learning in computing has been challenging, with some aspects of subject knowledge and skills put under real pressure.This CPD takes the best evidence and practice for...

Start date	16 Oct 2024
Location
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will find out about the framework and how to review their progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the dimensions within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within a school. Learning...

Start date	16 Oct 2024
Location	Swindon
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Children begin to make decisions about their future at an early age. This means it is crucial that children’s experience includes career-linked learning in computing as well as authentic experiences with a range of job roles. This helps to enable children to see the relevance of computing and may also help to...

Start date	16 Oct 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	90 Minutes
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	17 Oct 2024
Location	St Austell
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £205.00

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...

Start date	17 Oct 2024
Location	Cheltenham
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Getting computing education back on track, for all students, is an urgent priority requiring informed planning and implementation. Teaching and learning in computing has been challenging, with some aspects of subject knowledge and skills put under real pressure.This CPD takes the best evidence and practice for...

Start date	17 Oct 2024
Location
Duration	6 Hours
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	17 Oct 2024
Location	Cambridge
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £205.00

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	17 Oct 2024
Location	Ipswich
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

A short course providing practical guidance on adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum to suit your own mixed-age setting.The Teach Computing Curriculum is based on a learning progression from Year 1 through to Year 6, with content being organised into year groups. This spiral curriculum approach allows for skills to...

Start date	18 Oct 2024
Location
Duration	90 Minutes
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	18 Oct 2024
Location	St Austell
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Autumn Festival of Primary Computing

Start date	18 Oct 2024
Location	Cambridge
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school. Identifying where your...

Start date	18 Oct 2024
Location	Bristol
Duration	1 Day
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	18 Oct 2024
Location	Exeter
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00