Primary Computing - Face to Face
B
ursaries are available to state-funded schools to participate in courses during the day. The course fee is £35 per day, but bursaries are available at £220 per day (1 bursary per school in a given academic year).
Autumn Term Courses
Primary programming & algorithms
This course takes you on a deep dive into the world of programming. You will learn about debugging, sequencing, repetition, selection and variable use and the common misconceptions that hinder pupil progress. Along the way you will discover a range of different teaching techniques that are all supported by research.
| 1 Day - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
| Thursday 30th September 9:30am-3:30pm | The Keyworth Centre, Lincoln LN6 0EP | Link |
| Thursday 14th October 9:30am-3:30pm | The Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham NG31 8ED | Link |
| Thursday 25th November 9.30am-3.30pm | Havelock Academy, Holyoake Road, Grimsby DN32 8JH | Link |
| Monday 29th November 9:30am-3:30pm | Ling Moor Primary Academy, North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | Link |
Introduction to primary computing
An excellent course for primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, including programming essentials using Scratch.
| 1 Day - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
| Tuesday 5th October 9:30am-3:30pm | Ling Moor Primary Academy, North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | Link |
| Wednesday 3rd November 9.30am-3.30pm | Havelock Academy, Holyoake Road, Grimsby DN32 8JH | Link |
Leading primary computing
This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum.
| 2 Days - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
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Tuesday 12th October 9:30am-3:30pm Tuesday 14th December 9:30am-3:30pm |
Ling Moor Primary Academy, North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | Link |
Teaching & Leading KS1 Computing
This CPD aims to give you confidence in teaching the whole of the key stage 1 computing curriculum.
| 2 Days - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
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Thursday 4th November 9:30am-3:30pm Friday 19th November 9:30am-3:30pm |
Ling Moor Primary Academy, North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | Link |
Teaching & Leading KS2 Computing
This CPD seeks to broaden your understanding across the whole key stage 2 computing curriculum.
| 2 Days - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
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Monday 8th November 9:30am-3:30pm Monday 15th November 9:30am-3:30pm |
Ling Moor Primary Academy, North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | Link |
Assessment of primary computing
This course aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of their pupils. Through a range of in-lesson and summative assessment approaches you will confidently evaluate learning in computing. It recognises the different school contexts and guides participants to apply techniques and tools that work with, not against, the wider school ethos.
| 2 Half Days - Date and Times | Venue | Booking Link |
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Monday 22nd November 9:30am-12:30pm |
The Keyworth Centre, Lincoln LN6 0EP | Link |
| Monday 6th December 9:30am-11:45am | Online |