For all Primary schools:

Physical computing kit – KS2 Crumble – short course

During this CPD you will explore how Crumble can be used in the classroom, with blocks of code ‘snapping’ together in an easy-to-use, Scratch-like environment suitable for key stage 2.

Date: 14 September 2023 at West Suffolk College

Date: 23 October 2023 at Adastral Park

Times: 4 – 5.30pm

14 September 2023, West Suffolk College:

Physical computing kit – KS2 Crumble – short course | STEM

We are also running an alternative session on 23 October 2023 at Adastral Park:

Physical computing kit – KS2 Crumble – short course | STEM

Assessment of primary computing

This CPD aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of how to
accurately assess their pupils and ways to show clear
progression within the subject.

Date: 19 September 2023 at West Suffolk College

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm

West Suffolk College 19 September

Assessment of primary computing | STEM

Following on from this session we are running Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 – short course

Learn how to get started with the micro:bit, exploring the in-built buttons, LEDs, and sensors for detecting movement, sound, light and heat.

Date: 25 September 2023 at Adastral Park

Time: 4.00 – 5.30pm

Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 – short course | STEM

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school

This course will ensure subject leaders are confident in supporting colleagues to understand what primary programming entails; from developing simple algorithms to designing programs to meet specific goals and all the steps in-between. We are offering two dates at different venues:

Date: 26 September 2023 at West Suffolk College

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to face | STEM

Date: 29 September 2023 at Adastral Park

Times: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to face | STEM

All Secondary schools:

Physical computing kit – KS3 micro:bit – short course

Explore how the micro:bit, can be programmed to control creative digital projects. With a range of programming environments freely available it supports the transition from blocks to text, meeting the programming requirements of the National Curriculum and preparing students ready for GCSE.

Date: 14 September 2023

Venue: The Hub, Mildenhall

Times: 4 – 5.30pm

Physical computing kit – KS3 micro:bit – short course | STEM

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE

If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3/GCSE computer science, then this course will allow you to explore the foundation subject knowledge, required to teach computer science as part of the national curriculum.

Dates: 21 September 2023

Venue: West Suffolk College

Times: 4.30 – 6.30pm

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face) | STEM