Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face CL008 / E13
Summary
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 ensure assessment and monitoring is consistent across your school.
Identifying where your school is now in computing will enable you to identify and plan for improvement in your school. Building on this knowledge, you will develop a detailed action plan to guide the effective use and development of resources, assessment approaches and you will enable yourself and school leadership to accurately understand the strengths of computing in your school, and sustainably plan for improvement.
Who is it for?
Subject leaders in primary computing who are new to the role, or who aspire to move into it.
If you have already completed this course, or are a more experienced computing lead, then you may also be interested in Leading primary computing- module 2 – remote.
What topics are covered?
01 | The role of the subject leader – considering the common, and less common, roles undertaken by leaders of computing, helping you to clarify your role through discussion with others in a similar position.
02 | Developing an outstanding curriculum – curriculum intent and implementation, with consideration of age-appropriate progression. You’ll engage with the Teach Computing Curriculum, planning how to integrate it into an appropriate programme of study in your school.
03 | Assessment of computing – you’ll evaluate a range of generic and subject-specific approaches to assessment of computing, both formative and summative, to drive attainment in the subject.
04 | Monitoring and evidencing progress in computing – develop your knowledge of effective monitoring practices within computing to ensure progression. Review the expectations for evidence collection taking account of teacher workload and accountability and learn time-saving ways to evidence progress.
How will you learn?
You’ll discuss issues with peers and an experienced course leader, comparing practice and learning strategies that are based in evidence. Personalised action planning will help you prioritise the issues for you and your school, ensuring you gain maximum benefit from the CPD.
How long is this course?
This is a 1-day course.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Be confident in the role and expectations of a computing subject leader
- Develop and improve your school’s computing curriculum, its intent and its implementation
- Use assessment to better know the strengths of your learners, and know how to adapt teaching to support all children
- Implement effective monitoring and evidencing processes across your school
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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1 The role of the subject leader | 17 June 2025 | 09:30-11:00 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
2 Developing an outstanding curriculum | 17 June 2025 | 11:15-12:45 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
3 Assessment of computing | 17 June 2025 | 13:15-14:15 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
4 Monitoring and evidencing progress in computing | 17 June 2025 | 14:15-15:15 | The Priory Federation of Academies trust |
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Fees & Subsidies
Additional information
Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.
Alternative dates
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate PE2 6XU
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Wood Lane, Leeds LS7 3QF
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Perryfields Primary School, Apsley Road, Oldbury B68 0QY
Rockingham Professional Development Centre, Roughwood Rd, Rotherham S61 4HY
Wymondham College, Golf Links Road, Morley, Wymondham NR18 9SZ
The Education Space, Boardman House (3rd Floor), 64 Broadway, Stratford E15 1NT
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Peatmoor Community Primary School, Pepperbox Hill, Peatmoor, Swindon SN5 5DP
Nene Business Centre, Waterside House, Station Road, Irthlingborough NN9 5QF
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Bingley Grammar School, Keighley Road, Bingley BD16 2RS
The Boathouse Business Centre, 1 Harbour Square, Wisbech PE13 3BH
Monkerton Community Primary School, Sestertius Road, Monkerton, Exeter EX1 3WS
Merseygrid Ltd (MGL), Fairfield House, Binns Road, Liverpool L7 9NE
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park,, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4FD
Merseygrid Ltd (MGL), Fairfield House, Binns Road, Liverpool L7 9NE
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