Teach Computing
Maidstone & Kent
Maidstone & Kent
Secondary Overview
Autumn 2021
Autumn 2021
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The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England.Run by a consortium made up of STEM Learning, the Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, our vision is to achieve a world-leading computing education for every child in England.
What the NCCE aims to achieve
The NCCE aims to improve the expertise of computing teachers from primary to KS5 – so they are able to teach the new knowledge-based computing curriculum, and the new computer science content including at GCSE and A level.
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Simon Peyton Jones explains why a computing education is so important for all children. Discover how the NCCE is supporting teachers by providing the tools and confidence to inspire the next generation of young learners.CONTACT US
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road
Maidstone
Kent ME16 0SF
E: TeachComputing@mggs.org
T: 01622 752103
Hub Lead:
Neil Walker
Hub Co-ordinator:
Nicola Gall
Secondary Subject Matter Expert:
Julie Price
j.price@stem.org.uk
Buckland Road
Maidstone
Kent ME16 0SF
E: TeachComputing@mggs.org
T: 01622 752103
Hub Lead:
Neil Walker
Hub Co-ordinator:
Nicola Gall
Secondary Subject Matter Expert:
Julie Price
j.price@stem.org.uk
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COMPUTING COMMUNITY
Subject Matter Experts
We offer fully-funded consultancy and guidance to primary schools located in Local Authority Districts 5 or 6 through a network of computing education specialists, called Subject Matter Experts. Your local expert can help you to complete a three year action plan to improve your computing offer, and identify the most appropriate CPD to upskill your staff.
Contact your local Subject Matter Expert
CAS Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice - run by Computing at School (CAS) - are local networks of computing teachers that share expertise, resources and best practice to encourage strong and effective teaching.
Find your local community
Isaac Computer Science
At A level, there is a a free online platform for students and teachers to use:
· in the classroom
· for homework
· for revision
There are also free teacher CPD events and student workshops that can be attended. To stay up-to-date visit the website.
We offer fully-funded consultancy and guidance to primary schools located in Local Authority Districts 5 or 6 through a network of computing education specialists, called Subject Matter Experts. Your local expert can help you to complete a three year action plan to improve your computing offer, and identify the most appropriate CPD to upskill your staff.
Contact your local Subject Matter Expert
CAS Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice - run by Computing at School (CAS) - are local networks of computing teachers that share expertise, resources and best practice to encourage strong and effective teaching.
Find your local community
Isaac Computer Science
At A level, there is a a free online platform for students and teachers to use:
· in the classroom
· for homework
· for revision
There are also free teacher CPD events and student workshops that can be attended. To stay up-to-date visit the website.
CURRICULUM & PEDAGOGY
Teach Computing Curriculum
A complete curriculum containing everything needed to teach computing at key stages 1 to 4, including lesson plans, slides, worksheets, homework and assessment.
All of the content is completely free to access, and has been created by subject experts, based on the latest pedagogical research and teacher feedback. Choose your resources by key stage.
Key Stage 1 I Key Stage 2 I Key Stage 3 I Key Stage 4
How we teach computing
The work of the NCCE is underpinned by our 12 principles of Computing Pedagogy. You can read more about our principles in this article and also download our handy classroom poster.
As well as embedding current best practice across our training and resources, the NCCE promotes effective pedagogy in a number of ways:
Research Bytes newsletter
Pedagogy Quick Reads
Teach Computing podcast
Computing classroom action research
A complete curriculum containing everything needed to teach computing at key stages 1 to 4, including lesson plans, slides, worksheets, homework and assessment.
All of the content is completely free to access, and has been created by subject experts, based on the latest pedagogical research and teacher feedback. Choose your resources by key stage.
Key Stage 1 I Key Stage 2 I Key Stage 3 I Key Stage 4
How we teach computing
The work of the NCCE is underpinned by our 12 principles of Computing Pedagogy. You can read more about our principles in this article and also download our handy classroom poster.
As well as embedding current best practice across our training and resources, the NCCE promotes effective pedagogy in a number of ways:
Research Bytes newsletter
Pedagogy Quick Reads
Teach Computing podcast
Computing classroom action research
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SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
Certificate awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
The Computer Science Accelerator Programme is a nationally recognised and certified professional development programme designed to equip colleagues in state-funded secondary, primary and middle schools, and state-funded FE colleges, with the subject knowledge and confidence to successfully teach GCSE computer science. You're eligible if you are:
· a trainee teacher (computing or otherwise, seeking additional specialism)
· supply teachers that regularly teach computer science
· returning teachers that will teach computer science
· serving teachers at state-funded schools (computing or otherwise)
A bursary payment of up to £1800 is payable on successful completion of the programme. Once successful you can then work towards the secondary certificate to further develop your knowledge and skills.
The Computer Science Accelerator Programme is a nationally recognised and certified professional development programme designed to equip colleagues in state-funded secondary, primary and middle schools, and state-funded FE colleges, with the subject knowledge and confidence to successfully teach GCSE computer science. You're eligible if you are:
· a trainee teacher (computing or otherwise, seeking additional specialism)
· supply teachers that regularly teach computer science
· returning teachers that will teach computer science
· serving teachers at state-funded schools (computing or otherwise)
A bursary payment of up to £1800 is payable on successful completion of the programme. Once successful you can then work towards the secondary certificate to further develop your knowledge and skills.
CSA PATHWAYS FOR ALL
The CSA programme is available to a wide variety of teachers, who will vary in their level of subject knowledge and experience. As such, the following pathways have been developed to encourage learners to participate with likeminded colleagues.
Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers
New to computing pathway for Business teachers
New to computing pathway for English teachers
New to computing pathway for Humanities and PSHE teachers
New to computing pathway for Maths teachers
New to computing pathway for Modern Foreign Language teachers
New to computing pathway for Music, Art and Media teachers
New to computing pathway for PE teachers
New to computing pathway for Science teachers
Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers
New to computing pathway for Business teachers
New to computing pathway for English teachers
New to computing pathway for Humanities and PSHE teachers
New to computing pathway for Maths teachers
New to computing pathway for Modern Foreign Language teachers
New to computing pathway for Music, Art and Media teachers
New to computing pathway for PE teachers
New to computing pathway for Science teachers