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. 

See our flyer to find out more about the conference, including information on our speakers and the topics they will cover.

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

Price: Sub £235 / SLA £85 / Full £282 

This face-to-face course is designed for teachers working in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 who want to strengthen their understanding of how to teach block-based programming effectively. It focuses on practical classroom methodologies and teaching strategies, rather than just learning how to use a particular tool. 

The main programming environments explored will be Scratch, micro bit and crumble but other block-based programming languages will be referenced where they help illustrate progression, pedagogy, or common teaching challenges. 

Participants will explore different ways of teaching block-based programming, with a strong emphasis on why particular approaches work well for certain pupils and contexts. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Block Based

Price: Sub £230 / SLA £145 / Full £276 

A full day course designed for real schools, not IT specialists, and delivered by Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector/Adviser. 

You do not need technical expertise to manage cyber risk effectively. Cyber-attacks against schools are rising, and many incidents start with everyday staff actions rather than technical failures. 

This practical one-day course provides primary schools with the clarity and confidence to reduce risk, respond quickly, and meet growing expectations around cybersecurity. 

Schools will takeaway session plans to engage different members of the school community as well as ways to keep cyber security in mind in the long term. Help will be provided to update or write a Cyber Security plan. 

The course fee allows up to three delegates from your school to attend for all or part of the course. SLT may want to attend for the first hours overview. If you have a governor with responsibility for technology they can join when they can. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Cyber Security

Price: Sub £185 / SLA £145 / Full £222