Interests: Curriculum - Secondary KS3 / 4
Week of: 25 April 2022 - 1 May 2022
SEND Conference 2022 – Book your place now!
Thursday 9 June – Sandy Park, Exeter This year we are thrilled to be able to bring back our Annual SEND conference – in person at Sandy Park. This event will bring together key SEND updates, along with inspirational messages from experts, including keynote Speakers, Amar Latif and Malcolm Reeve. Workshops will be focused on Leadership, a strong emphasis on safeguarding Continue reading →
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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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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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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 – 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 -Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum
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 school setting. Designed for Continue reading →
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Free Computer Science CPD -Fundamentals of Computer Networks
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 wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared. This course will deepen your Continue reading →
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