Teaching IT to primary pupils is crucial in today's digital age to equip them with essential skills for navigating an increasingly technology-driven world. Additionally, IT education encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, which are essential qualities for success in the 21st Century. By integrating IT into primary education, teachers empower students to become proficient users of technology, preparing them to thrive in a digitally connected society. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Getting to Grips  

Price: Sub £330 / SLA £245 / Full £396 

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

• Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 
• Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 
• Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 
• Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 
• Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Secondary Spring Computing

Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

This is the annual Computing Conference in Hampshire. An opportunity to hear from national speakers on the development of the computing curriculum as well as getting involved in discussions with colleagues to inform thinking and development.

Learning Outcomes

• Opportunity to network with colleagues from other schools.
• Hear about good practice from national and local speakers.
• Consider other tools that can be used to enhance computing in your school.
• Training to support the development of subject knowledge.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Computing Conference

Price: Sub £225 / SLA £85 / Full £270 

These support sessions cover all aspects of computing, computing science, Information technology and online safety. 

Delegates will be kept up to date with the latest research, planning, and information on new resources. We also regularly examine staff development, training, assessment, and Ofsted preparation.   

There is always time to ask questions directly relating to your school's computing journey.  

Autumn dates:
25 October 2024 – Basingstoke 
8 November 2024 – Havant  
15 November 2024 – Eastleigh
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Autumn Computing Network 
Price: Sub £135 / SLA £100 / Full £162 

Spring dates:
10 January 2025 – North East area 
17 January 2025 – Basingstoke 
24 January 2025 – Havant 
31 January 2025 – Eastleigh 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring Computing Network
Price: Sub £135 / SLA £100 / Full £162 

Summer dates:
9 May 2025 – North East Area 
16 May 2025 – Basingstoke 
23 May 2025 – Havant 
6 June 2025 – Eastleigh 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Summer Computing Network 
Price: Sub £135 / SLA £105 / Full £162 

A hands-on day of Microbit project creation. Explore some of the most fun you can have in a KS2 classroom. 

Teachers will:

• Learn what programming works best with the Microbit. 
• Come away with programming introduction slides. 
• Explore a variety of different contexts for using the Microbit. 
• Build and program working models. 
• Find out about free Microbit planning from multiple sources.  

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Microbit

Price: Sub £405 / SLA £320 / Full £486