Supporting autistic pupils in primary computingCO291

Computing offers great opportunities to autistic young people, but effective teaching and curriculum planning can be challenging. This CPD, developed for teachers of autistic pupils working at primary level in primary schools, special schools and autism units, uses evidence-based approaches and draws on the experience...

Leading primary computing - module 3CO009

Advance your leadership in primary computing and ensure your school is delivering a high-quality computing education. This course will guide you through adapting your curriculum, enhancing inclusion, making the most of your computing resources and considering where you are on your journey to exemplary computing.This...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

Essentials for teaching primary computing - residentialCP011

If you are new to teaching (or leading) primary computing, this CPD will develop your understanding of the three strands which make up the computing curriculum: computer science, information technology and digital literacy. You will look at the breadth and depth of each strand within the curriculum and explore...

Help! How do I lead primary computing? - residentialCP015

If you are new to leading primary computing, this CPD will develop your understanding of the role of a subject leader and support you to plan for improvements across the school. After helping you understand your role as a leader of computing, day one will dive into curriculum and assessment. You’ll explore your...

Leading and assessing primary computing - residentialCP016

Whether you are new to the role of computing subject leader or have been the leader for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. Day one will focus on raising the profile of computing in your school, though enriching the curriculum and bringing staff on board with the...

Experienced leaders of primary computingCP020

In this course you will explore how to develop a bespoke curriculum by  adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum units to suit your school’s context—factoring in cultural capital, cohort needs, available equipment, and software—while maintaining curriculum coverage and rigour. You will explore...

Professional Development Leadership at STEM Learning - Invite onlyFD033

This course introduces the refreshed Professional Development Leadership Programme at STEM Learning. It is designed to equip all Professional Development Leaders (PDLs) with the knowledge and understanding required to facilitate our CPD and/or deliver consultancy work directly to schools on behalf of STEM Learning....

Space – Our Place in the Universe (NI Teachers Only)NN810

This one-day course integrates science, technology, and inquiry-based learning through the theme of space. Participants will design and test models, explore the challenges of living in space, and investigate how science underpins technological advancements such as Mars Rovers and Lunar Landers. The course encourages...

STEM Impact Fund Advisor Training Invite onlyFD034

The STEM Impact fund is STEM Learning’s latest school-led Network, funded by industry and aims to address the need to ensure great STEM teaching whilst demonstrating impact, with a focus on longer-term support.The programme specifically targets location-based schools determined by the funders; these schools will...

Science Through Time: Linking Primary Science with HistoryNN830

Through a range of engaging, easy-to-do science activities, participants will discover practical ways to enhance history-based themes such as The Vikings, Egyptians, Victorians etc.The course takes a cross-curricular approach, helping teachers to integrate science seamlessly into broader topic work. Participants will...

Teaching programming with the micro:bitCO018

This course will support you to embed the use of the micro:bit throughout your key stage 2 computing curriculum, making sure you are using the devices to their full potential.You will learn how sequence, repetition, selection and variables can be used and taught on a micro:bit, and use this knowledge to plan or update...