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Events and CPD

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.

  • Build A Wheeled Robot
    Build A Wheeled Robot
    Build A Wheeled Robot
    Thu, 05 Dec
    05 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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    05 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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    Recycle your CD cases to create a 2-wheeled robot. Using an Arduino microcontroller, explore how to build a simple wheeled robot developing into an autonomous vehicle capable of obstacle avoidance. Led by Michael Jones
  • Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Mon, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    09 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    Use two micro:bits to create a Santa Detection Unit! Learn how the micro:bit's light and noise sensors detect Santa coming down the chimney or Rudolph eating carrots.
  • Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Tue, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    10 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    Use two micro:bits to create a Santa Detection Unit! Learn how the micro:bit's light and noise sensors detect Santa coming down the chimney or Rudolph eating carrots.
  • Careers Lead Amazon Round Table
    Careers Lead Amazon Round Table
    Careers Lead Amazon Round Table
    Tue, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    10 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    A session for school careers leads. Meet with the Amazon Future Engineer team and find out about the recent developments and digital careers resources available to implement in schools.
  • Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    Thu, 12 Dec
    12 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    12 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Find out how the micro:bit can be used to enhance your pupils' scratch projects. Using the micro:bit as a games controller. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Xmas Code Along: Santa Detection Unit
    Fri, 13 Dec
    13 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    13 Dec 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 GMT
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    Use two micro:bits to create a Santa Detection Unit! Learn how the micro:bit's light and noise sensors detect Santa coming down the chimney or Rudolph eating carrots.
  • What Is All the Fuss about Digital T-Levels?
    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
    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
    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.
  • Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    Scratch and the micro:bit
    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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    Find out how the micro:bit can be used to enhance your pupils' scratch projects. Using the micro:bit as a games controller. Led by Sarah Taylor.
  • Bees, Climate Change and Technology
    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.
  • Online Safety
    Online Safety
    Online Safety
    Mon, 13 Jan
    13 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    13 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Explore how to utilise a range of stimulating, engaging and current resources to support the teaching of online safety in school and the practicalities involved. Led by Ruth Holden.
  • 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
    Bridging Theory And Practice: Introducing And Relating C To The A Level Specification
    Tue, 14 Jan
    14 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    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.
  • A Level: Introduction to JavaScript
    A Level: Introduction to JavaScript
    A Level: Introduction to JavaScript
    Tue, 14 Jan
    14 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    14 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Learn the fundamental programming constructs and application of JavaScript. Included in the session will be how and when JavaScript is used, data types, iteration, selection and functions. Aligned to the OCR A Level specification. Led by Matt Hewlett.
  • A Level Trees and Graphs
    A Level Trees and Graphs
    A Level Trees and Graphs
    Thu, 16 Jan
    16 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    16 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Learn about trees and graphs, key concepts in A-Level Computer Science and Mathematics. Explore their properties, types, and real-world applications, including hierarchical data, network analysis, and algorithm design. Led by Peter Marshman.
  • A Level: Intermediate JavaScript
    A Level: Intermediate JavaScript
    A Level: Intermediate JavaScript
    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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    How is JavaScript actually used in a webpage? What is the DOM? How does some JavaScript code actually change elements of a webpage? If you have secure understanding of programming fundamentals, HTML and CSS this session will help you take some next steps in JavaScript. Led by Matt Hewlett.
  • Use of Earsketch to Introduce Function in KS4
    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.
  • A Level Computing - Networks Session 1
    A Level Computing - Networks Session 1
    A Level Computing - Networks Session 1
    Tue, 21 Jan
    21 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    21 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Uncover the essentials of networking in A Level Computer Science with our Networks Session 1 CPD event. From the basics to the advanced, this session equips you with the knowledge to make networking concepts accessible to your students. Led by Johnny Palmer.
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