Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face CN008 / F21
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?
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Ruth Holden
I am an enthusiastic primary school teacher with 20 plus years of experience in delivering the National Curriculum across key stages.
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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 | 07 October 2024 | 09:30-11:00 | St Francis CofE Primary School |
| 2 Developing an outstanding curriculum | 07 October 2024 | 11:00-12:30 | St Francis CofE Primary School |
| 3 Assessment of computing | 07 October 2024 | 13:30-14:30 | St Francis CofE Primary School |
| 4 Monitoring and evidencing progress in computing | 07 October 2024 | 14:30-15:30 | St Francis CofE Primary School |
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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
C U London, Rainham Road North, Dagenham RM10 7BN
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Bingley Grammar School, Keighley Road, Bingley BD16 2RS
Fonthill Primary Academy, Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5SW
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
Mesty Croft Primary School, St Luke's Road, Wednesbury WS10 0QY
Colham Manor Primary School, Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge UB8 3PT
Westminster Primary School, Stamford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 3PN
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Anchorsholme Primary Academy, Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3RX
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead NE9 6RZ
Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG
Hugh Myddelton Primary School, Myddelton Street, London EC1R 1YJ
Walford Nursery & Primary School, Walford, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5SA
Merseygrid Ltd (MGL), Fairfield House, Binns Road, Liverpool L7 9NE
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0SF
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Learners' Trust, Eckington Business Centre, 2 8 Gosber Street, Sheffield S21 4DA
Sandlings Primary School, Easton Road, Sutton, Woodbridge IP12 3TD
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4DW
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
Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park,, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4FD
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
Merseygrid Ltd (MGL), Fairfield House, Binns Road, Liverpool L7 9NE
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Merseygrid Ltd (MGL), Fairfield House, Binns Road, Liverpool L7 9NE
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