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

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    Summer Term 2026

    coding on computer

    Date: 10 July 2026

    Price: Sub £90 / SLA £60 / Full £108

    Keyword Search: Summer Secondary Computing

    Summer 25-26 Secondary Computing Network

     

    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. 

    Common agenda items for these meetings: 

    • Response to the DfE 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review. 

    • Support for implementation of county Ordinarily Available Provision guidance. 

    • Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing. 

    • Enhancing subject leadership. 

    • Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education. 

    • Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2. 

    • Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress. 

    • Sharing good practice and work. 
    Autumn Term 2026

    Students working together on computers

    Date: 1 October 2026

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

    Keyword Search: Block Based

    Block Based Programming in KS2 & KS3

    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.