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 6128 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 aim of 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 6128 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.
Useful links
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, is free for state-funded primary schools.
Subsidies are provided for supply cover of £205 for teachers to attend computing CPD, helping teachers on a primary CPD certification pathway to develop their knowledge and skills. 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 Autumn Term 2023. 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 |
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Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your school (Wolverhampton) |
4th October 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - remote (short course) |
5th October 2023 |
15.30 - 17.00 |
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Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggers - short course (Birmingham) |
12th October 2023 |
09.00 - 10.30 |
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Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBots - short course (Birmingham) |
12th October 2023 |
11.00 - 12.30 |
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Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short course (Birmingham) |
12th October 2023 |
13.00 - 14.30 |
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Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short course (Birmingham) |
12th October 2023 |
15.00 - 16.30 |
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Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short course (Dudley) |
17th October 2023 |
13.00 - 14.30 |
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Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short course (Dudley) |
17th October 2023 |
15.00 - 16.30 |
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Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face (Wolverhampton) |
18th October 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - remote (short course) |
23rd October 2023 |
15.30 - 17.00 |
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Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face (Coventry) |
26th October 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short course (Coventry) |
7th November 2023 |
15.00 - 16.30 |
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Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face (Birmingham) |
8th November 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your school (Birmingham) |
13th November 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to face (Dudley) |
28th November 2023 |
09.00 - 15.30 |
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, is 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 Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) 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 Autumn Term 2023. For further details and/or to book select the 'Click to book' link. For queries contact: teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
Course title | Starting Date | Time | Booking Link |
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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to face CSA (Wolverhampton) |
29th September 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specification - remote (CSA) |
29th September 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - face to face CSA (Wolverhampton) |
3rd October 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to face (Wolverhampton) |
17th October 2023 |
10.30 - 16.30 |
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Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico - short course (Birmingham) |
24th October 2023 |
12.15 - 13.45 |
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Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short course (Birmingham) |
24th October 2023 |
14.00 - 15.30 |
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Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - face to face CSA (Wolverhampton) |
27th October 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - face to face CSA (Birmingham) |
31st October 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - face to face CSA (Warwick) |
6th November 2023 |
10.00 - 15.00 |
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An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science - remote (CSA) |
13th November 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short course (Wolverhampton) |
21st November 2023 |
13.30 - 15.00 |
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Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico - short course (Wolverhampton) |
21st November 2023 |
15.00 - 16.30 |
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An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science - remote (CSA) |
23rd November 2023 |
09.00 - 15.00 |
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An introduction to algorithms, programming and data in GCSE computer science - face to face CSA (Birmingham) |
4th December 2023 |
09.30 - 15.30 |
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Maths in computer science - remote (CSA) |
5th December 2023 |
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
Find out more at Primary certificate - Teach Computing
Subject Knowledge Certificate
Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) is a professional development programme for teachers, funded by DfE, leading to a national certificate in 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 CS Accelerator - 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