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  • Upcoming Computing Courses

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

    Click here to view our upcoming Primary Computing courses.
    Click here to view our upcoming Secondary Computing courses.

  • Computing course flyers

    • 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.


      • 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.

        Autumn Term 2024

        Introduction to Computing Course for New Computing Leads 24-25 (Webinar)

        13 September and 27 September 2024

        Keyword Search: Computing Leads

        Course Outline:

        • Discover what computing contains
        • Learn about multiple methods to teach programming, Information technology & Develop Digital literacy
        • Discover how research into progression can inform your practice
        • Consider classroom management and assessment

        This course is not designed to teach you how to program or use IT but how to help you make informed decisions on which pedagogy to use and when to use it. We dig into progression and assessment in detail. We also look at the best ways to support pupils and teachers who find computing difficult. It will help you build a curriculum as well as teach it and support it. We will look at knowledge development, retrieval practice, careful sequencing of learning and staff training.

        Price: Sub £445 / SLA £395 / Full £534

        Autumn 24-25 - Primary Computing Network

        Keyword Search: Autumn 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.

        11 October 2024 - North East Hants

        25 October 2024 - Basingstoke

        8 November 2024 - Havant

        15 November 2024 - Eastleigh

        Price: Sub £135 / SLA £100 / Full £162

        Combining Computing & DT with the Versatile Crumble Controller (KS2) 24-25

        18 October 2024

        Keyword Search: Versatile Crumble

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

        Price: Sub £345 / SLA £265 / Full £414

        Introduction to the Microbit (KS2)

        22 November 2024

        Keyword Search: Microbit

        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 programme working models
        • Find out about free Microbit planning from multiple sources 

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

        Spring Term 2025

        Spring 24-25- Primary Computing Network

        Keyword Search: Spring 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.

        10 January 2025 - North East 

        17 January 2025 - Basingstoke

        24 January 2025 - Havant

        31 January 2025 - Eastleigh

        Price: Sub £135 / SLA £100 / Full £162

        Getting to Grips with IT

        20 January 2025

        Keyword Search: Getting to Grips

        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, 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.

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

        Summer Term 2025

        Summer 24-25 - Primary Computing Network

        Keyword Search: Summer 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.

        9 May 2025 - North East

        16 May 2025 - Basingstoke

        23 May 2025 - Havant

        6 June 2025 - Eastleigh

        Price: Sub £135 / SLA £105 / Full £162

        • 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.

          Autumn Term 2024

          Autumn 24-25 Secondary Computing Network

          7 October 2024

          Keyword Search: Secondary Autumn Computing

          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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

          Spring Term 2025

          Spring 24-25 Secondary Computing Network

          20 January 2025

          Keyword Search: Secondary Spring Computing

          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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

          Summer Term 2025

          Summer 24-25 Secondary Computing Network

          7 July 2025

          Keyword Search: Summer 25 Computing

          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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90