Leading practical workNE260

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Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...

Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCO448

Getting computing education back on track, for all students, is an urgent priority requiring informed planning and implementation. Teaching and learning in computing has been challenging, with some aspects of subject knowledge and skills put under real pressure.This CPD takes the best evidence and practice for...

AI in primary computingCO408

This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life, including by primary-aged pupils. You will explore the place of AI in the primary computing curriculum, both in terms of digital literacy and pupil's use of AI. This will involve exploring how AI links...

Developing algorithms and programming in key stage 1CO019

In this course, you deepen your understanding of algorithms and programming within the Key Stage 1 curriculum, providing you with the tools and knowledge to teach these concepts with confidence. Through unpicking the National Curriculum and what the statements look like with younger pupils, you will better understand...

Effective computing transition from key stage 2 to key stage 3CO415

Effective transition between key stage 2 and key stage 3 is essential to build pupils' confidence and maintain their engagement with computing, as well as to ensure continuity with the curriculum.During this course, you will explore the evidence on effective transition and its impact on students’ academic needs...

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCO506

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is an approach to systems development that focuses on objects and the way that they interact. The OOP method of programming (or paradigm) is different to the procedural paradigm, which many programmers start out with on their learning journey.During this course you will learn about...

Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCO504

Pathfinding algorithms are used to find solutions to a given problem, using the shortest path between a set of points. These problems are commonplace, from satellite navigation systems to internet packet routing. During this course you’ll learn how the Dijkstra’s and A* search algorithms function.You...

Supporting autistic pupils in primary computingCO291

Computing offers great opportunities to autistic young people, but effective teaching and curriculum planning can be challenging. This CPD, developed for teachers of autistic pupils working at primary level in primary schools, special schools and autism units, uses evidence-based approaches and draws on the experience...

Leading primary computing - module 3CO009

Advance your leadership in primary computing and ensure your school is delivering a high-quality computing education. This course will guide you through adapting your curriculum, enhancing inclusion, making the most of your computing resources and considering where you are on your journey to exemplary computing.This...

Advanced Data Structures for A-Level Computer ScienceCO903

The second course on Data Structures for A-level teachers, this course covers further content from the specifications from OCR and AQA, including Abstract Data Types, Linked Lists, Trees and Binary Trees.

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

Teaching programming with the micro:bitCO018

This course will support you to embed the use of the micro:bit throughout your key stage 2 computing curriculum, making sure you are using the devices to their full potential.You will learn how sequence, repetition, selection and variables can be used and taught on a micro:bit, and use this knowledge to plan or update...

Creative teachers:creative learnersNW037