Teaching primary computing through contexts - residentialCP405

By using curriculum and real-world contexts, you can teach aspects of computing using contexts from other curriculum subjects. This shows children how computing links to the world around them, supporting learning by making it more relevant and ensuring that all aspects of computing are taught effectively.Using...

Bring computing to life using a context-based approach - residentialCP010

This two-day residential aims to raise the profile of computing and engage learners by using a context based approach including linking to careers and enrichment opportunities and building in culturally-relevant pedagogies.During this residential, you’ll complete 4 NCCE courses:Teaching primary computing through...

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in providing the best computing experience for their pupils using the Teach Computing Curriculum. It will guide leaders through the Teach Computing Curriculum’s design and structure, exploring how it can be implemented within an individual school’s...

Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

Advance your practice as subject leader and support teaching staff in your school as you work towards outstanding computing. Learn how to capitalise on your equipment, extend your budget and adapt your curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of all pupils. This course will help established primary computing...

Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252

Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities.The Crumble...

Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggersCP257

Physical computing involves using digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. Physical computing touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum. Data loggers are digital devices which can record and store data over time. Data loggers can store a...

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

This course will support you to develop an understanding of how the micro:bit device can be used within programming across Key Stage 2. You will investigate its full potential and understand how this small device can offer big benefits to learning in the classroom. You will investigate how the key programming...

Using micro:bits to collect data in school surveysCP014

The micro: bit can be used in the primary classroom to develop the use of technology in collecting, analysing, and presenting data. Exploring activities linked to data collection, will enable you to use micro:bits within your school to support computing and the wider curriculum.You will find out how to use micro:bits...

Adapting the teach computing curriculum for mixed-year classesCO404

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Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCO403

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school in this self-paced course. You will find out about the framework and how to review progress in developing computing provision. You will explore the benchmarks within the framework and find out how they relate to computing within...

Getting started in year 3CO459

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2CO292

Literacy via primary computing - building vocabulary and embedding literacy skillsCO407

Online safety through primary computingCO469

This self-paced course will support you in ensuring that you 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 quality computing curriculum. Using high-quality, evidence-based...

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computingCO486