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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.

  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.
  • Introduction to Scratch Programming
    Introduction to Scratch Programming
    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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    Do you sometimes think the pupils know more than you do? Join this workshop to get practical experience of the Scratch programming environment. We’ll cover accounts and log-ins, code block categories, sprite and background design, and much more. Led by Phil Wickins.
  • Stacks and Queues
    Stacks and Queues
    Wed, 22 Jan
    22 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    22 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    A fundamental aspect of the A Level curriculum and any self respecting programmers arsenal - learn what these data structures are and how to implement them. Led by Dave Hartley.
  • A Level Computing - OOP / Aggregation / Polymorphism
    A Level Computing - OOP / Aggregation / Polymorphism
    Wed, 29 Jan
    29 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    29 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    This immersive event is crafted to deepen your understanding, enhance practical skills, and ignite a passion for the foundational concepts of computer science. Led by Dave Hartley.
  • KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    KS3 Pedagogy In Action: Fostering Program Comprehension
    Wed, 05 Feb
    05 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    05 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Enhance program comprehension through debugging, modelling, and the PRIMM framework. Engage in hands-on activities and learn computing-specific pedagogical strategies to boost students' code reading and debugging skills. Led by Sophie Fenn.
  • Coding for Climate Action - Secondary
    Coding for Climate Action - Secondary
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    This project-based learning initiative empowers students to code micro:bits for early warning systems, addressing natural hazards and exploring climate change solutions. Led by Peter Marshman.
  • Exploring micro:bit AI
    Exploring micro:bit AI
    Thu, 06 Feb
    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    06 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    Find out how to use the new AI feature in micro:bits and see some examples in practice. Have at least two micro:bits to hand and be ready to have some fun! Led by Matt Hewlett.
  • Getting Active with the microbit
    Getting Active with the microbit
    Mon, 10 Feb
    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    During this session, you'll find out how to code in and play out! All the activities shared will show tried and tested approaches such as creating step counters, data logging steps and acceleration and how to get children using the micro:bit outdoors with a focus on nature. Led by Peter Marshman.
  • Exam Board Discussion
    Exam Board Discussion
    Mon, 10 Feb
    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    10 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    This session will be hosted by teachers who have entered students for each of the main boards who will discuss their experience and management of delivery, entry and the practicalities of the exam for their board followed by questions from attendees. Led by Tig Williams.
  • Enriching the Curriculum
    Enriching the Curriculum
    Tue, 11 Feb
    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    11 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
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    This session will be hosted by teachers who have entered students for each of the main boards who will discuss their experience and management of delivery, entry and the practicalities of the exam for their board followed by questions from attendees. Led by Tig Williams.
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