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Birmingham and Central Midlands Computing Hub
The Birmingham and Central Midlands
Computing Hub provides resources, training and support for teaching Computing in primary and secondary schools and colleges from KS1 through to A level. We can work with you to identify your computing needs and provide a targeted programme of support to help embed this key subject in your school. We offer high quality CPD with subsidies; accreditation; free curriculum teaching resources; community support and more.
Email teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk or phone 0121 441 6188 for more details.
We work with schools/colleges in Birmingham, Cannock Chase, Coventry, Dudley, Lichfield, North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby, Sandwell, Solihull, Stratford on Avon, Tamworth, Walsall, Warwick and Wolverhampton.
The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department of Education and supporting partners and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England. It is delivered by STEM Learning and is made up of the following programmes:
Teach Computing: training, resources and guidance to help you teach computing with confidence. https://teachcomputing.org/curriculum
Isaac Computer Science: online learning programme for A level computer science teachers and students. https://teachcomputing.org/a-level-computer-science
Computing Quality Framework: use the guided journey to assess your school's computing offer. https://computingqualityframework.org/
Phone 0121 441 6188 or email teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk for more details about our primary and secondary computing courses, online resources and how to access further support.
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Computing courses - Primary
Develop your understanding of a specific topic, your pedagogical practice or get help as a beginner. All NCCE teacher CPD, including online, face to face, residential and remote courses, are free for state-funded primary schools.
Subsidies are provided for supply cover of £205 for the first teacher from each school to attend a full day computing CPD course per academic year if located in an Education Investment Area. Further information and criteria for funding can be found at https://teachcomputing.org/funding
See below for our Primary face-to-face and remote-live courses for the coming term. For further details and/or to book select the 'Click to book' link. For queries contact: teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
| Course Title | Date | Time | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Primary Computing - Module 1 - face to face (Coventry) | 29th November 2024 | 09.00 - 15.30 | |
| Getting Started in Year 6 - short course (Remote) | 9th December 2024 & 16th December 2024 | 15.30-17.00 15.30-17.00 | |
| Computing Quality Framework – Driving Change within your Primary School - short course (Remote) | 10th December 2024 | 15.30 - 17.00 | |
| Introduction to Primary Computing – face to face (Walsall) | 16th December 2024 | 09.00 - 15.00 | |
| Getting Started in Year 6 - short course (Remote) | 17th December 2024 | 13.00 - 16.00 | |
| Leading Primary Computing - Module 2 (Remote) | 6th January 2025 | 09.00 - 15.00 | |
| Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your school - face to face (Birmingham) | 9th January 2025 | 09.00 - 15.30 | |
| Leading Primary Computing - Module 2 (Remote) | 13th January 2025 | 09.00 - 15.00 | |
| Leading Primary Computing - Module 1 - face to face (Sandwell) | 20th January 2025 | 09.00 - 15.00 |
For all NCCE courses go to Courses - Teach Computing
Computing courses - Secondary
Develop your understanding of a specific topic, your pedagogical practice or get help as a beginner. All NCCE teacher CPD, including online, face to face, residential and remote courses, are free for state-funded secondary schools and colleges.
Subsidies are available to provide two days of supply cover (£205 per day) for teachers to attend the KS3 and GCSE Computer Science subject knowledge certificate CPD. Information and criteria for funding can be found at https://teachcomputing.org/funding
See below for our Secondary face-to-face and remote-live courses for the coming Term. For further details and/or to book select the 'Click to book' link. For queries contact: teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
| Course title | Date | Time | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 - face to face (Coventry) | 2nd December 2024 | 09.30 - 15.30 | |
| Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode (Remote) | 3rd December 2024 | 09.30 - 15.45 | |
| Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode (Remote) | 12th December 2024 | 09.30 - 15.45 | |
| AI and Ethics in GCSE computer science (Remote) | 17th December 2024 | 16.00 - 17.30 | |
| Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement (Remote) | 13th January 2025 | 09.30 - 15.30 | |
| An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science (Remote) | 29th January 2025 | 09.30 - 15.30 |
For all NCCE courses go to Courses - Teach Computing
Certification
Primary Certificate
This professional development programme has been designed to guide primary teachers through NCCE courses, enrichment and resources, leading to a nationally recognised certificate.
It is for current teachers of computing across all experience and confidence levels, and existing and aspiring computing leaders and specialists.
Two pathways are available: Developing in the Classroom or Specialising or Leading
Find out more at Primary certificate - Teach Computing
Subject Knowledge Certificate
This Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science certificate is a professional development programme for teachers, which leads to a nationally recognised certificate in key stage 3 and GCSE computer science subject knowledge.
The programme will help to develop or refresh your subject knowledge up to GCSE, with funding available for state-funded schools and colleges to support classroom cover.
It is for current and aspiring computing teachers of all abilities, from little or no experience in teaching computer science to experienced teachers looking to deepen their subject knowledge
Find out more at Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science certificate - Teach Computing
Secondary Certificate
This professional development programme is designed to enhance how you teach secondary computing, and to give you confidence to apply those skills in the classroom. You will get the opportunity to develop yourself, your professional community, and your students, by engaging in a range of activities.
The programme is suitable for teachers who have completed the Computer Science Accelerator programme, and have the required subject knowledge to advance their secondary computing teaching.
Find out more at: Secondary certificate - Teach Computing
