Tag: technology

Webinar: The internet and cyber security – 16/01/2023

Summary The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry. You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet. Learn how protocols […]

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face) 09/01/2023

Summary A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher […]

Webinar: Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing – 03/01/2023

Summary Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead. This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent […]

Webinar: An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science – 03/01/2023

Take your first steps towards teaching computer science and establish a foundational knowledge of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network. Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers. […]

Webinar: Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 – remote- 09/12/2022

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, working towards grades 1 – 3 in GCSE computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding of GCSE grades 1 – 3. […]

Webinar: Are you benefitting from fully funded computing support? – 14/12/2022

Are you benefitting from fully funded computing support? This briefing session will provide you with the information you need to engage with the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) from KS1 through to KS5. Who is it for? Head Teachers, SLT, MAT leads, Governors and Trustees from primary, secondary and post-16 providers What topics are […]

Webinar: Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing – 05/12/2022

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead. This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent inspections […]

Year 10+ Technology Day (BT Event) – 14/06/2023

Following the success of this year’s Festival of Suffolk Technology day, we are now planning next year’s event specifically aimed at schools. Date confirmed is 14th June 2023. Owing to the expected demand, student places will be limited to ~15 students per school, you will be given the option to request extra places if they […]

National Science Week (BT Events) – 13/03/2023-17/03/2023

Following the brilliant virtual British Science Week’s over the past couple of years, we are delighted to be launching another week of jammed packed content to inspire your students in the world of STEM! The theme for the 2023 event is “Connections”. As in previous years, our VBSW will launch a new topic each day, […]