Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing – face to faceFurther EdGCSE Leaders & TeachersHeads of ComputingKey Stage 3Key stage 4
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Choose one of our courses, or visit teachcomputing.org (the national programme website) to sign up for the primary or secondary certification programme (Free to teachers).
"The number of subject specialists in computing is low, and there is a lack of new teachers to improve the situation. This will have significant consequences for the quality of education that pupils receive in computing"
"Computing education is important for pupils to make sense of and to contribute positively to our technologically diverse world"
".... the importance of identifying and ordering the underlying knowledge that pupils require to make sense of complex ideas or engage in composite tasks or activities...Computing is rich in these ideas and tasks, so this is essential."
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West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3RL
Because human skills in a technological world is our future…
We are the delivery hub for the NCCE (National Centre for Computing Education) for Suffolk, Norfolk and Colchester. We can support the introduction, expansion or enrichment of Computing as a subject in your school, through expert consultancy support, funding and courses.
Key words and phrases associated with the National Computing Hub Programme
SME | Subject Matter Expert | Consultant who delivers training courses and / or supports schools in a bespoke way |
CSA | Computer Science Accelerator | Collection of specific courses that lead to the Secondary Certificate (Teach Secondary Computing) |
Subject Knowledge Certificate | To learn knowledge needed to competently teach Computing | For primary or secondary / accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
Teach Primary Certificate | Two Pathways: Developing in the classroom and Specialising or Leading | Complete 2 courses / accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
Secondary Certificate | Secondary Certificate | Interchangeably called "Teach Secondary Computing". |
There is a course, or specialist support to help develop the teaching quality and capacity of a primary or secondary school, and the programmes run by the hub are as applicable to a complete beginner as it they are to an experience subject lead.
For example, anyone who is actively involved in, or are anticipated to be actively involved in the teaching of computing:
There are many courses that provide specific development for without computing experience or knowledge.
We can also support with fully subsidised consultancy to build you an action plan for your needs – and signpost the right courses, or put on a bespoke course for you.
There are many courses that are suitable for everyone (teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, experienced subject leaders, trainee teachers etc.). However, if you are not sure where to start and you would like to draw down significant funding based on some courses that lots of staff will benefit from, a combination of these two courses are a good way to start.
Just look for these courses on the ‘All Courses’ page or the ‘Secondary Hub’ page.
1) An Introduction to Computer Systems, Networking and Security in Computer Science (LIVE REMOTE)
2) Introduction to Cyber Security for Teachers (ASYNCHRONOUS) (this is also open to non-teachers or aspiring teachers)
If you would like to arrange a bespoke date to run a course for a large number of people, or would like to talk through any aspect of the funding or course organisation, please email [email protected] to make an enquiry, or contact one of our specialists directly.
Adam Gibson: Hub Lead & Secondary Coordinator
Tracy Chamberlain: Primary Coordinator and Subject Matter Expert