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  • Take a look at the Primary Computing learning opportunities available to book:

    To search for a specific course, type the course title or key words in the 'Find Learning' box.

    Autumn Term 2026

    Dates: 25 September and 2 October 2026

    Price: Sub £470 / SLA £425 / Full £564

    Keyword Search: Computing Leads

    Introduction to Computing Course for New Computing Leads 26-27 (Webinar)

    A practical 2-day course for primary teachers. 

    A confidence building course for teachers who want a clear, modern understanding of primary computing and how to teach it well. 

    What you will explore:

    • What computing really includes at primary level, computer science, information technology, digital literacy, and AI.
    • Practical ways to teach programming, including unplugged, block based, and real classroom examples.
    • How we can start to teach about AI.
    • How research on progression helps pupils build skills over time, not just complete activities.
    • Approaches to classroom management, assessment, and inclusive practice in computing lessons. 

    Primary school children working on computers in class with teacher

    Dates:

    9 October 2026 - Hook

    16 October 2026 - Basingstoke

    6 November 2026 - Havant/Portsmouth/Fareham

    13 November 2026 - Eastleigh

    Price: Sub £95 / SLA £65 / Full £114

    Keyword Search: Autumn Computing Network

    Autumn 26-27 Primary Computing Network

    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.

    Computer screens with coding

    Date: 12 November 2026

    Price: Sub £70 / SLA £50 / Full £84

    Keyword Search: Cyber Security

    Cyber Security for Primary Schools (Webinar)

    A half 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 half day course provides primary schools with the clarity and confidence to reduce risk, respond quickly, and meet growing expectations around cybersecurity. 

    Schools will take away 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. 

    Spring Term 2027

    School children looking at laptop

    Date: 28 January 2027

    Price: Sub £70 / SLA £50 / Full £84

    Keyword Search: Cyber Security

    Cyber Security for Primary Schools (Webinar)

    A half 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 half day course provides primary schools with the clarity and confidence to reduce risk, respond quickly, and meet growing expectations around cybersecurity. 

    Schools will take away 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.  

    Summer Term 2027

    Date: 25 June 2027

    Price: Sub £240 / SLA £90 / Full £288

    Keyword Search: Computing Conference

    Primary Computing Conference 2027

    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: 

    • Training to support the development of subject knowledge. 

    • Hear about good practice from national and local speakers. 

    • Consider other tools that can be used to enhance computing in your school. 

    • Opportunity to network with colleagues from other schools.