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Primary Professional Development

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.

  • What Is All the Fuss about Digital T-Levels?
    What Is All the Fuss about Digital T-Levels?
    Mon, 16 Dec
    16 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    16 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Explore the fundamental landscape of T-Levels and computing options in our CPD session tailored for Post-16 teachers. Focused on the digital production course, we'll dissect current teaching methodologies and delve into the involvement that external employers have. Led by Halima Bhayat.
  • Raspberry Pi Pico - Logic
    Raspberry Pi Pico - Logic
    Mon, 16 Dec
    16 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    16 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Delve into the fundamentals of logic in computer science. This session focuses on logical operators and their applications in programming. You'll work through coding exercises that demonstrate how logical conditions and statements control the flow of programs, making decisions. Led By Tina Fountain
  • Raspberry Pi Pico - Networking
    Raspberry Pi Pico - Networking
    Wed, 18 Dec
    18 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    18 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Conclude the series by exploring the basics of networking with the Raspberry Pi Pico. Learn how devices communicate with each other over networks, and engage in exercises that demonstrate the principle. Led By Tina Fountain.
  • Bees, Climate Change and Technology
    Bees, Climate Change and Technology
    Thu, 09 Jan
    09 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    09 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    What can we learn from the sounds that bees make? How does temperature and humidity inform us on beehive health? Join this exciting exploration of how you and your students can create a system to monitor the environment and gain an understanding of how data is represented. Led by Michael Jones.
  • Bridging Theory And Practice: Introducing And Relating C To The A Level Specification
    Bridging Theory And Practice: Introducing And Relating C To The A Level Specification
    14 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Engage A-Level students with industry-relevant skills linked to the specification. Teach compilation stages using C and explore the Linux OS. Access comprehensive resources, including hassle-free setups and an optional virtual machine, to inspire and challenge your students. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    Mon, 20 Jan
    20 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    20 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    05 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Coding for Climate Action - Secondary
    Coding for Climate Action - Secondary
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Exploring micro:bit AI
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Exam Board Discussion
    Exam Board Discussion
    Mon, 10 Feb
    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Enriching the Curriculum
    Enriching the Curriculum
    Tue, 11 Feb
    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Getting Started with Coding for Climate Action
    Tue, 11 Feb
    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Introduction To Iteration In Python
    Introduction To Iteration In Python
    Thu, 13 Feb
    13 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    13 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Loops are a cornerstone of programming. Use this session to explore how you can maximize your understanding of when and how to use for and while iterations. Code and examples to take away and use in the classroom. Led by Michael Jones.
  • Practical Cybersecurity for GCSE and A-Level Using Juice Shop
    Practical Cybersecurity for GCSE and A-Level Using Juice Shop
    Thu, 06 Mar
    06 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    06 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    Tue, 11 Mar
    11 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    11 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • 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
    19 Mar 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • Sustainability and Computer Science: Control a Solar Panel With Code
    Sustainability and Computer Science: Control a Solar Panel With Code
    Thu, 24 Apr
    24 Apr 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
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    24 Apr 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
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    Solar power is great but not very efficient. Starting with this point of view, join us as we look at how computer scientists and engineers can control solar panels to extract the maximum energy. Led by Michael Jones.
  • NEA - The Big Project
    NEA - The Big Project
    Wed, 07 May
    07 May 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
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    07 May 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
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    The A-Level project: more than checkboxes; a chance for profound student-teacher growth. Let's explore its potential as transformative education. Led by Dave Hartley.
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