CQF support - Leadership and Vision CZ115D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Leadership and Vision dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

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Summary

The leadership and vision dimension of the CQF covers subject strategy, leadership roles, building team capability and raising the status of computing in schools. This CPD is aimed at those, with schools, who are actively leading these efforts through subject and cluster leadership whether in primary or secondary schools. 

The session will support a strategic approach to CPD for the computing team. It will also help leads to plan in-school and cross-cluster interventions and collaborations that support progress towards the Computing Quality Mark, taking account of the different contexts for primary and secondary computing. 

As well as guidance and sharing of 'what works elsewhere', the session will include a Q 'n' A workshop facilitated by an experienced cluster advisor. Advice and guidance, of benefit to all participants, will be discussed alongside supportive ideas and reflections from other participants. 

Who is it for?

Computing curriculum leads, as well as Computing Cluster participants.

What topics are covered?

• Reflective practice
• Action planning
• Accessing support and resources
• Learning from the experience of others

How will you learn?

Live, remote online CPD with a collaborative workshop element. 

How long is this course?

2 hours

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

• Develop a realistic action plan for on progressing through the Leadership and Vision dimension of the CQF, focused on achieving the Computing Quality Mark. 
• Apply CPD, resources and examples of practice that worked elsewhere, in your own context, removing barriers for you, your school and those within your computing cluster.
• Receive specific advice relating to your CQF journey, from an experienced school computing support professional.