Upcoming courses from the National Centre for Computing Education – All Primary schools

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

Alternative date and venue: 23 November 2023 at West Suffolk College:

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

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

Times 9.30am – 3.30pm

Leading Primary Computing – Module 1

This course will help new primary computing leaders to clarify their role and develop and implement a broad and balanced curriculum. You will learn how best to lead the improvement of computing teaching and learning, and to provide professional support and development to others.

Date: 12 October 2023 at Adastral Park

Leading primary computing – module 1 – face to face | STEM

Alternative venue and date: 13 October 2023 at West Suffolk College:

Leading primary computing – module 1 – face to face| STEM

Times: 9.30am – 3pm