Introducing indiNS014

This course will provide an introduction to Sphero indi and how this resource can be used in an Early/First level setting to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts.  We will encourage hands on practical experience with indi via live sessions and self-study resources. There will also be a...

Investigations for advanced higher biologyNS511

This 3-day course will explore a range of practical and fieldwork activities aligned to the course specification for SQA AH Biology.  Lab techniques outlined within unit 1 will be explored within the context of wider investigations that can be performed in class to engage learners with relevant science...

Teachers in Wales only. Cyber security for the new curriculum & cwre.NW047

KS2 Teachers in Wales Only.Come along to this fully funded CPD event on July 1st at the NDEC in Ebbw Vale to see first-hand what support the NDEC can offer your school to engage with the CWRE guidance for the New Curriculum. You will have the opportunity to book in sessions for learners, whilst learning how cyber...

Using Minecraft in the curriculum - Wales onlyNW234

Teachers in Wales only:Aim: To increase the confidence of staff to work with and deliver lessons based around the Enginuity Skills Miner games which have been developed in Minecraft.Programme: A bespoke course to support basic Minecraft training and bespoke Skills Miner resources that cover.AerospaceCodingSustainable...

Getting started in year 4CO465

Getting started in year 1CO462

Are you new to teaching year 1 computing, or do you need a confidence boost in this subject? This self-paced online course is your perfect companion, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach computing using the Teach Computing curriculum at your own pace. This course is ideal for...

Getting started in year 2CO466

Technicians and Teachers Supporting: students in STEM clubsSL608

This two-day course is tailored for technicians and teachers aiming to support and enhance their STEM Clubs. Through interactive sessions led by experienced STEM leaders, participants will gain practical skills, share strategies, and explore ways to integrate careers and awards into their clubs. By the end of the...

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation - remoteCP464

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle. This course progresses from Python fundamentals to a comprehensive understanding of how sophisticated programs emerge from methodical development processes.You’ll develop your...

Advanced A-Level ProgrammingCP519

This course equips new A-level computer science teachers with advanced programming skills, focusing on search and sorting algorithms, recursion, and Big O notation. 

Advanced Data Structures for A-Level Computer ScienceCP522

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.

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Programming is a highly collaborative activity, through which groups of individuals can achieve greater things than they would alone. In industry as well as through the lived experience of young people working creatively with code, many effective approaches to collaborative working have emerged that deserve a place in...

Creative digital media projectsCP414

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...

Databases for A-level Computer ScienceCP507

Learn about a new topic from GCSE, the world of databases. We will discuss the key terminology you need to learn to teach the students in your classes. You will learn the skill of normalising a database right from 1st normal form to 3rd normal form which, is a topic many students find a challenge. As well as...

Data-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485

Data-rich projects using spreadsheets and database are an integral part of KS3 computing, and technical qualifications at 14+. Developing the skills for student success, over the whole secondary age range, is the focus for this CPD. Teachers will gain confidence to set challenging briefs requiring well-planned and...