All Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) courses are free to all state-funded schools and academies.  Some courses have subsidies attached. Please see individual courses for further details.

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for Pearson specification

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the Pearson 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification, using programming questions and solutions from their specification and sample materials.

Date and Time	Booking
Tuesday 3rd December 9:00am - 3:00pm	Link

Collaboration in KS3 programming

Drawing on the breadth of evidence and practice, you’ll become more confident in discussing a wider range of career paths with students, and linking real-world applications to classroom activities using code and multimedia. You’ll also plan how to embed collaboration into your curriculum through sequences of linked lessons, and how to assess teamwork and individual contributions in repeatable and time-efficient ways. 

Date and Time	Booking
Tuesday 10th December 9:30am - 3:00pm	Link

Solving computational problems in KS3 computing

This CPD takes a beginning-to-end view, modelling effective practice that is then rehearsed and practised - from finding suitable problems that are engaging; through supporting students to understand and tackle the problem; to coding and evaluating a solution.

Date and Time	Booking
Friday 21st February 9:00am - 2:45pm	Link

Other Remote courses - click on the title for further details and to book

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration

Python programming: working with data

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation

The internet and cyber security

Fundamentals of computer networks

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers

Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computing

Search and sort algorithms