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Multi-Academy Trusts

Choose from non-specialist, specialist and lead options below:

Non-Specialist

  • Enriching the Curriculum
    Enriching the Curriculum
    Tue, 11 Feb
    Enriching the Curriculum
    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    This session will be hosted by teachers who have entered students for each of the main boards who will discuss their experience and management of delivery, entry and the practicalities of the exam for their board followed by questions from attendees. Led by Tig Williams.
  • KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    Tue, 11 Mar
    KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    11 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Enhance program comprehension through debugging, modelling, and the PRIMM framework. Engage in hands-on activities and learn computing-specific pedagogical strategies to boost students' code reading and debugging skills. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • Curriculum Design
    Curriculum Design
    Mon, 23 Jun
    Curriculum Design
    23 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    This session is a whistle stop tour of a methodology to both help design a KS3 (or2) curriculum and explains how this can help with OFSTED questions into the 3I’s. there will also be discussion of approaches to get more curriculum time in order to meet statutory requirements. Led by Tig Williams

Specialist

  • Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    Mon, 20 Jan
    Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    20 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    This session highlights how Earsketch enhances students' grasp of functions and libraries by providing practical context, fostering a strong conceptual foundation before delving into coding custom functions. Led by Tig Williams.
  • Practical Cybersecurity for GCSE and A-Level Using Juice Shop
    Practical Cybersecurity for GCSE and A-Level Using Juice Shop
    Thu, 06 Mar
    Practical Cybersecurity for GCSE and A-Level Using Juice Shop
    06 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Explore how to teach practical cybersecurity skills using Juice Shop, aligned to the GCSE and A-Level specifications. From SQL injection to broken authentication, you’ll get hands-on activities and all the resources you need for easy setup ready to teach. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    Wed, 19 Mar
    Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    19 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Maximise micro:bits at A-level with C programming and low-level hardware manipulation, including bitwise masks. Access comprehensive resources and an easy-to-setup virtual machine to give students hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • Coding for Climate Action
    Coding for Climate Action
    Mon, 23 Jun
    Coding for Climate Action
    23 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    This project-based learning initiative empowers students to code micro:bits for early warning systems, addressing natural hazards and exploring climate change solutions. Led by Peter Marshman.

Lead

  • Exploring micro:bit AI
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    Thu, 06 Feb
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Find out how to use the new AI feature in micro:bits and see some examples in practice. Have at least two micro:bits to hand and be ready to have some fun! Led by Matt Hewlett.
  • Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    Wed, 19 Mar
    Unlocking the Power of micro:bit for A-Level: C Programming and Embedded Systems
    19 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Maximise micro:bits at A-level with C programming and low-level hardware manipulation, including bitwise masks. Access comprehensive resources and an easy-to-setup virtual machine to give students hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • What’s The Hype About Trees? A Level
    What’s The Hype About Trees? A Level
    Thu, 08 May
    What’s The Hype About Trees? A Level
    08 May 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    Join Michael as we explore his award-winning lessons on carbon capture and computer science. Apply trigonometry to measure tree heights and calculate carbon captured. Develop student programming skills by using code to record and calculate carbon in a highly applied context. Led by Michael Jones.
  • Curriculum Design
    Curriculum Design
    Mon, 23 Jun
    Curriculum Design
    23 Jun 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    This session is a whistle stop tour of a methodology to both help design a KS3 (or2) curriculum and explains how this can help with OFSTED questions into the 3I’s. there will also be discussion of approaches to get more curriculum time in order to meet statutory requirements. Led by Tig Williams
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