Primary Computing Support

HIGHLIGHTS, CERTIFICATION AND RESOURCES

Save the date!

Join us at Oxford Brookes University on 14th December. If you are your schools' Computing Lead you won't want to miss this one. 

We will be looking at a variety of things through the day including; CPD, Workshops, Enrichment, Market Space, Assessment, AI, Curriculum, Ofsted, Keynotes including a special 'all in' seminar on Transition.

Book today to reserve your place.

Physical kit loan

Our kits are booking out quickly - please enquire now to loan a kit for the academic year 23-24.

Primary Certificate

Improve your computing knowledge and employability by completing a nationally recognised certificate in computing. Awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

UPCOMING COURSES

We have a variety of CPD courses running over the next few months and are constantly adding new courses so do check back soon. All of our courses are free of charge for state schools.

If there is anything you would want to see here or if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. 

We hope to see you at one of our courses soon!

Physical Computing Kit Courses

KS2 Data Logger - Short Course - FACE TO FACE

Explore physical computing, data and information in computing using data loggers and find out how Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage pupils.

KS2 Crumble - Short Course - FACE TO FACE

Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Introduction to the micro:bit in KS2 - Short Course - FACE TO FACE

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.

Leading Primary Computing Courses

Leading Primary Computing - module 2 

- Multiple dates and times available - Remote - Dates, info and booking

- Private - only for schools in Bucks, Berks and Oxon - Remote Twilight Sessions - 27th Feb, 5th and 19th March - 15.45-17.15 - Info and booking

Following on from module 1 - Focus on how to best lead the improvement of computing teaching and  provide professional support and development to others.

Year Group Specific Content Courses

Getting Started in Year... Remote Short Courses

These courses will take a comprehensive look into specific year group content for computing. Have a go at activities and take away ready-to-teach package to support your class.

Other Primary Computing Courses

Introduction to primary computing - FACE TO FACE - Oxford Brookes University - 11th January - 9.30-15.30 - Info and booking

For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.

Embracing AI in the Classroom to support educators and pupils - Remote - 1st February - 15.45-17.15 - Info and booking

This is a private course for schools in Bucks, Berks and Oxon only. This course focuses on how educators can use a range of artificial intelligence in the classroom to help them work smarter, not harder and enhance learning in the curriculum for pupils.

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school - FACE TO FACE 

- Oxford Brookes University, OXON - 14th March - 9.30-15.30 - Info and booking

- Bucks Digital Hub, Aylesbury, BUCKS - 23rd May - 9.30-15.30 - Info and booking

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.

Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short course - Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

Find out about the Teach Computing Curriculum and how to implement it in your school.

Introduction to Primary Computing - Multiple dates and times available - Remote - Dates, info and booking

Gain an understanding of the breath of the computing curriculum and how to get started from an expert practitioner. 

Teaching programming with Scratch and Scratch Jr - Multiple dates and times available - Remote - Dates, info and booking

Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. Create and debug your own programmes, using key concepts such as sequence, repetition, selection and variables.

Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short course - Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing.

Online safety through primary computing - short course 

- Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

- Private course opened only to schools in Bucks, Berks and Oxon - 29th February 15.45-17.15 - Info and booking

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.

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short course - Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

Careers and enrichment in primary computing - short course 

- Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

- Private course opened only to schools in Bucks, Berks and Oxon - 4th March - 13.40-15.00 - Info and booking

Find out how career-linked learning and enrichment opportunities can provide motivation and broaden horizons for learners at primary school.

Adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum for mixed-year classes - Remote - Multiple dates and times available - Dates, info and booking

Explore progression within Teach Computing Curriculum and how to use this to adapt it for your own mixed-age setting.

Online Computing Courses to join anytime

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing - Info and joining

Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.

Get started with the Teach Computing Curriculum in your primary school - Info and joining

Improve understanding of computing using the freely available Teach Computing Curriculum and understand how to use it to deliver computing in your primary school.

Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-olds - Info and joining

Improve your subject knowledge and develop your teaching to help young children understand the computing systems and networks around them.

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-olds - Info and joining

Build your subject knowledge and develop your skills in teaching programming.