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Week of: 25 April 2022 - 1 May 2022
Free Computer Science CPD – Preparing to take the Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) Test
This short course will support you prepare for completing the Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) programme, which will lead to you achieving a national certificate in computer science subject knowledge. By attending this course, you’ll gain support from an experienced facilitator, who will be able to support you with difficult topics, revise key concepts, answer any questions about Continue reading →
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For Information / GuidanceFree Computer Science CPD -Getting Started in Year 2
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 Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD -Preparing for OFSTED in Primary Computing
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 Continue reading →
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For Information / GuidanceFree Computer Science CPD – Getting started with Crumble!
During this CPD you’ll explore how Crumble can be used in the classroom, with blocks of code ‘snapping’ together in an easy-to-use, Scratch-like environment suitable for key stage 2. You’ll find out how to setup the device, how to make use of input and output terminals and explore how to use the device with children. Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD -Getting Started in Year 4
This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 4 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach Computing Curriculum. You will also have a go at many of the activities that Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Free Online Scratch Programming Training
Join this workshop to gain subject knowledge around teaching programming using Scratch; get to know the Scratch environment further including the use of variables, ‘make a block’, vector vs bitmap and all the latest hints and tips. Thursday 12 May – 3:30pm – 5:00pm Free to attend for teachers from state-maintained schools. Book your place on this Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Getting Started in Year 1
This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 1 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 1 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach Computing Curriculum. You will also have a go at many of the activities that Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Getting Started with Python Programming
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 an experienced facilitator. If you’re new to text-based programming, this course will Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Getting Started in Year 5
This course provides a comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum. You will be guided through the topics and skills taught at Year 5 and understand how they fit into the wider Teach Computing Curriculum. You will also have a go at many of the activities that Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Assessing Computational Thinking in Primary Schools
A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing Computational thinking lies at the heart of the national curriculum. It includes the key building blocks for success in computing such as using abstraction to simplify problems, or how to decompose problems into smaller chunks. As computational thinking skills Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – Introduction to Computer Systems, Networking and Security
Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network. Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers. The key components for input, processing, storage and output will be covered, and you’ll learn about the binary data Continue reading →
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Free Computing Science CPD – Introduction to Algorithms, Programming and Data
Take your first steps towards teaching computer science and establish a foundational knowledge 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 used by computers to store and process data, and how to convert to and Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD – The Internet and Cyber-Security
You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet. Learn how protocols are used to transfer data across the internet and how each of the layers within the TCP/IP stack functions. You’ll also develop your knowledge of computer security including measures to guard against a range Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD -Online Safety through Primary Computing
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, evidence-based resources and best practice this CPD supports computing Continue reading →
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