Computing

New to subject leadership in Primary computing – VIRTUAL

This programme has been designed for primary teachers who have recently taken on responsibilities and leadership for technology and computing. It will cover curriculum planning, tools and resources, methods for supporting colleagues and progression and assessment. Colleagues will be expected to attend all three sessions. The third session will be held in a school and will include classroom visits.

Session 1

To include an overview of the responsibilities of the computing subject leader

Date: 06-10-2021

Session 2

Follow-up session exploring assessment plus a practical computer science session

Date: 27-01-2021

Session 3

Facilitated school visit

Date: TBC

Having attended this course teachers will...

• have a clear understanding of the role of the computing subject leader.
• be able to create a school action plan to support their subject area.
• be part of a collaborative and supportive community of fellow computing leads.

Teaching Assistant training: supporting digital learning KS2 (PM)

This half-day training session will help teaching assistants develop the skills and confidence to support learning in the KS2 computing curriculum. Practical workshops will embed the principles of the computing curriculum in a variety of hands-on activities using a range of appropriate hardware and software. This session will also include information about on how to support blended learning using digital tools.

Having attended this course teachers will...

• have a good understanding of the concepts underpinning the computing curriculum.
• feel confident to support pupils in using a variety of software and hardware.

Introduction to Scratch for KS2 – VIRTUAL

Scratch can be a great way to teach computing in KS2 and is well suited to blended learning however, it can take some getting used to. This session is designed to give teachers the confidence and understanding to get the most out of Scratch. We will begin with the basics: getting to grips with the drag-and-drop programming interface as well as the key concepts that underpin computer science. We will discuss ways pupils can progress and think about different project ideas that can form the basis of classroom activities. In addition, teachers will be given the opportunity to review some of our favourite activities and teaching resources, including materials from the EEF-funded ScratchMaths research project.

Having attended this course teachers will...

• know how to use and teach Scratch.
• understand the relevance of Scratch in the computing curriculum.
• be aware of a range of resources that support teaching and learning with Scratch.

Summer Primary computing conference

This event is for computing subject leaders and teachers interested in the use of technologies across the curriculum as well as how to lead on digital learning and online remote provision. It will include keynote speakers with policy and curriculum updates, in addition to practical workshops and opportunities to hear from colleagues in other schools. Sessions will cover the three key areas of the computing curriculum: computer science, digital literacy and information technology. This conference will also include information on how to support blended learning using digital tools.

Having attended this course teachers will...

• be able to support and lead school colleagues in teaching the computing curriculum in a blended learning context, leading digital learning across a school and in using digital technologies across the curriculum.
• know more about policy and practice in online safety, digital skills and the computing curriculum.
• be more up to date with innovation in technology and pedagogy.

Teaching Assistant training: supporting digital learning KS1 (AM)

This half-day training session will help teaching assistants develop the skills and confidence to support learning in the KS1 computing curriculum. Practical workshops will embed the principles of the computing curriculum in a variety of hands-on activities using a range of appropriate hardware and software. This session will also include information about on how to support blended learning using digital tools.

Having attended this course teachers will...

• have a good understanding of the concepts underpinning the computing curriculum.
• feel confident to support pupils in using a variety of software and hardware.

Digital security for schools – VIRTUAL

This briefing for senior leaders and other relevant school staff will explore issues and requirements that schools are facing in the light of new technologies and legislation, including cyber and network security, data and information security and requirements of KCSIE Annex C online safety measures. The session will help schools understand their responsibilities in demonstrating a reasonable duty of care and providing a safe and secure digital environment to all users, including consideration of remote learning and remote working issues.

Having attended this course teachers will...

• know how to contribute to a culture of responsible use.
• be aware of statutory requirements.
• have an overview of risks and issues, and ways to manage them.