Our award winning training sessions are designed to help schools use technology in the classroom and to improve learning outcomes. We run regular training events at our centre in Clapham and can also provide bespoke CPD in your setting. View upcoming training sessions below, or contact Julia Lawrence if you would like to arrange a bespoke session.
Click here to view our brochure. Please see the index on page 30 for a list of all the training we provide.
Strategic Leadership of ICT/Computing for Heads, Deputy Heads & other members of SLT Thursday 25th June 10am – 12.00noon
Issues including the exponential rise in computing power, the new computing curriculum’s emphasis on computational thinking, developments in the use of the Cloud and mobile devices, and the need for an increasingly digitally literate workforce mean that senior leaders face complex decisions in relation to ICT at a time of reduced funding. This half-day session offers senior leaders an opportunity to explore current issues and discuss their implications with CLC specialists. Click Here To Book
New to Leadership in Technology and Computing (three half-day sessions) Wednesday 23 September 9am –12.15pm
This programme has been designed for primary teachers who have recently taken on responsibilities and leadership for technology and computing. The subject leader’s role is extensive and ever changing, and can seem daunting to even the most experienced practitioner. Three half-day sessions will be spread over the year. Colleagues will be expected to attend all three sessions. The third session will be held in a school and will include classroom visits. Having attended this course, teachers will:
- Have a clear understanding of the role of the computing/technology subject leader
- Be able to create a school action plan to support their subject area
- Be confident to support colleagues’ professional development in computing and the use of digital technologies across the curriculum
- Learn from the experience of other schools and subject leaders
Using WordPress Teaching Assistant Training Wednesday 23 September 9am – 11.45
This session will focus on the basic features and functions of wordpress, from getting to grips with the dashboard to choosing themes and uploading photographs. Having attended this course, colleagues will:
- Have a good understanding of the functions in WordPress
- Be confident in uploading images and creating displays
- Feel confident to support the class teacher in managing a class blog
Languages (MFL) Forum Thursday 1 October 9am –12noon
This session, facilitated by a lead advisory teacher, is for languages (MFL) subject leaders or anyone involved in coordinating or teaching languages. The forum will give teachers the opportunity to learn about policy and curriculum updates, discuss the latest developments in primary languages, and share their expertise and their experiences. Discussion will be followed by a CLC-led practical session that will demonstrate how digital technologies such as film, audio, blogs and other tools can be used to aid language learning. Having attended this course, teachers will:
- Be up to date with the latest developments in primary language teaching
- Have practical ideas for integrating digital technologies into primary languages lessons
ResearchED Conference Saturday 3rd October 9.15am – 3.15pm
This conference, led by ResearchEd, a grassroots, teacher-led organisation, aims to improve research literacy in educational communities, dismantle the myths and explore the evidence to reveal what does and doesn’t work in terms of technologies in the classroom. This session will bring together teachers, academics and researchers to discuss, challenge and share. The event is appropriate for headteachers, subject leaders, school research leads, or anyone interested in how to become more proficient in using research to support their schools and classrooms. Click Here To Book