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Professional Development: Primary

Choose from our free 1 hour CPD below. Suitable for teachers from any school, all sessions run from 4-5pm and are offered by our expert team of ambassadors. Sessions cover fundamental and advanced aspects of computing education, while looking to help you understand how applying meaningful contexts to teaching can be transformative.

  • Introduction to the Crumble
    Introduction to the Crumble
    Tue, 24 Sept
    Online
    24 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    24 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    Learn how to wire up a Crumble correctly, code it to make lights flash, buzzers sound, wheels turn, and much more. The first step into a world of exciting robotic projects with your pupils! Led by Phil Wickins.
  • Exploring micro:bit AI
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    Mon, 07 Oct
    Online
    07 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    07 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    Find out how to use the new AI feature in micro:bits and see some examples in practice. Have at least 2 micro:bits to hand and be ready to have some fun! Led by Matt Hewlett
  • Enriching the Curriculum
    Enriching the Curriculum
    Mon, 14 Oct
    Online
    14 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00 BST
    Online
    14 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00 BST
    Online
    Deepen your computing curriculum with an effective and engaging toolbox of practical activities, resources and ideas for deepening children’s experience and cultural capital through clubs, visitors, careers and focused coding weeks. Led by Ruth Holden.
  • Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Tue, 22 Oct
    Online
    22 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    22 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    Want to introduce a new, context orientated shecme of work but not sure where to start? Find out about the Coding for Climate Action scheme of work and how you can use it in your schools today. Led by Matt Hewlett.
  • Using Digital Tools To Support Assessment In Computing
    Using Digital Tools To Support Assessment In Computing
    Thu, 07 Nov
    Online
    07 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    07 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    This course equips educators with skills to use free digital tools for formative and summative assessments. By integrating these tools, teachers can streamline administrative tasks and focus on analysing data to inform instruction and personalise learning. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Creative Use of Animation in KS2
    Creative Use of Animation in KS2
    Tue, 12 Nov
    Online
    12 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    12 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Ideas for using freely available tools and resources to create animations with KS1 and KS2 pupils. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • 3D CAD Using Sketchup
    3D CAD Using Sketchup
    Tue, 19 Nov
    Online
    19 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    19 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Students will learn the basics of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using SketchUp, including navigation, basic tools, and creating simple 3D models. Led by Phil Wickins.
  • Pedagogy in Action
    Pedagogy in Action
    Tue, 03 Dec
    Online
    03 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    03 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Explore and make use of effective pedagogical practices across computing to enhance teaching and learning in the primary school classroom. Led by Ruth Holden.
  • Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    Thu, 12 Dec
    Online
    12 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    12 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Find out how the micro:bit can be used to enhance your pupils' scratch projects. Using the micro:bit as a games controller. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    Thu, 09 Jan
    Online
    09 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    09 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Find out how the micro:bit can be used to enhance your pupils' scratch projects. Using the micro:bit as a games controller. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Online Safety
    Online Safety
    Mon, 13 Jan
    Online
    13 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    13 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Explore how to utilise a range of stimulating, engaging and current resources to support the teaching of online safety in school and the practicalities involved. Led by Ruth Holden.
  • Introduction to Scratch Programming
    Introduction to Scratch Programming
    Tue, 21 Jan
    Online
    21 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    21 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Do you sometimes think the pupils know more than you do? Join this workshop to get practical experience of the Scratch programming environment. We’ll cover accounts and log-ins, code block categories, sprite and background design, and much more. Led by Phil Wickins.
  • Exploring micro:bit AI
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    Thu, 06 Feb
    Online
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    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.
  • Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Tue, 11 Feb
    Online
    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    11 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 2 micro:bits to hand and be ready to have some fun! Led by Matthew Hewlett.
  • Creative Use of Animation in KS2
    Creative Use of Animation in KS2
    Mon, 03 Mar
    Online
    03 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    03 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Ideas for using freely available tools and resources to create animations with KS1 and KS2 pupils. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Intro To The micro:bit
    Intro To The micro:bit
    Thu, 06 Mar
    Online
    06 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    06 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    During this session you'll explore the basic functionality of the micro:bit including how to make use the input buttons, LED display and simple commands such as shake, tilt etc. You will develop your first applications that are cross-currcicular through a range of pedagogic approaches.
  • Introduction to the Crumble
    Introduction to the Crumble
    Tue, 18 Mar
    Online
    18 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    18 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
    Online
    Learn how to wire up a Crumble correctly, code it to make lights flash, buzzers sound, wheels turn, and much more. The first step into a world of exciting robotic projects with your pupils! Led by Phil Wickins.
  • Intro to the micro:bit
    Intro to the micro:bit
    Wed, 30 Apr
    Online
    30 Apr 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    30 Apr 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Online
    During this session you'll explore the basic functionality of the micro:bit including how to make use the input buttons, LED display and simple commands such as shake, tilt etc. You will develop your first applications that are cross-currcicular through a range of pedagogic approaches. Led by Sarah
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