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  Visit our Learning Zone and search to book on any of the courses below using the course title or suggested keywords.
  
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  Our latest Computing training offers

  The training delivery model for individual courses is identified in the course titles on the Learning Zone as follows:
  

  Webinar – virtual training via Microsoft Teams
  Blended – courses that are a mixture of virtual and face to face training
  No categorisation – venue based training

  For any queries regarding our summer or autumn term training offer, please contact htlcdev@hants.gov.uk. 

  For any course booking queries, please contact htlc.courses@hants.gov.uk.

  
  
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  Primary

  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.

  Summer Term 2026
  Dates:  1 May 2026 - Hook 8 May 2026 - Basingstoke 15 May 2026 - Havant 22 May 2026 - Eastleigh Price: Sub £140 / SLA £105 / Full £168 Keyword Search: Summer Computing Network	Summer 25-26 - 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.
  Dates: 21 May 2026 OR 9 July 2026 Price: Sub £185 / SLA £145 / Full £222 Keyword Search: Cyber Security	Cyber Security for Primary Schools (Webinar) 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 cyber security. 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.   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 hour’s overview. If you have a governor with responsibility for technology, they can join when they can.
  Date: 26 June 2026 Price: Sub £235 / SLA £85 / Full £282 Keyword Search: Computing Conference	Primary Computing Conference 2026 This is the annual Primary 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.
  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.
  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.
  Date: 12 November 2026 Price: Sub £185 / SLA £145 / Full £222 Keyword Search: Cyber Security	Cyber Security for Primary Schools (Webinar) A full day course designed for real schools, not IT specialists and delivered by Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector.  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 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.   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 hour’s overview. If you have a governor with responsibility for technology, they can join when they can.
  Spring Term 2027
  Date: 28 January 2027 Price: Sub £185 / SLA £145 / Full £222 Keyword Search: Cyber Security	Cyber Security for Primary Schools (Webinar) A full day course designed for real schools, not IT specialists and delivered by Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector.  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 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.   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 hour’s overview. If you have a governor with responsibility for technology, they can join when they can.
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  Secondary

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

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

  Summer Term 2026
  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
  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.