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Training

For the 2025/26 academic year we will be offering a full programme of online (remotely-facilitated) computing and design technology courses for schools.

Courses cost £45 per person, or you can subscribe to one of our packages that include a number of places – see the Bespoke Support tab for more information.

We will also be running network meetings for computing leaders as part of a subscription offer (note these already exist for Sheffield and Rotherham schools – see Subject Leader Networks).

Primary Courses

Assessing Primary Computing Leaders Course

Course Overview

This course ideal for new and recent computing leads. Learn about the role of the computing lead, including practical advice around curriculum planning, resourcing computing, and key subject knowledge.

Audience: Computing leads

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliot, Learn Sheffield E-Learning Consultant

Date Venue  
20 October 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Computing in the EYFS

Course Overview

Learn how to incorporate key computing ideas and activities in the early years to enhance curriculum delivery and develop problem-solving and key digital skills. Cost includes access to the Sheffield Foundation Stage Computing Toolkit.

Audience: Early Years Teachers & Computing Leads

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliot, Learn Sheffield E-Learning Consultant

Date Venue  
17 November 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Online Safety in the Computing Curriculum

Course Overview

Explore how to consolidate online safety messages through the computing curriculum, including signposting of useful resources, and key messages around the use of AI.

Audience: Computing Leads and PSHE leads

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliot, Learn Sheffield E-Learning Consultant

Date Venue  
4 December 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Informal Computing for Special Schools

Course Overview

Explore practical examples of how to teach computing to learners working on an informal pathway in special schools, including the role of technology in the Engagement Model and a number of free resources.

Audience: CSpecial school teachers

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliot, Learn Sheffield E-Learning Consultant

Date Venue  
24 November 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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AI for Senior Leaders

Course Overview

What is Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI? What are the risks and opportunities of using AI in school? In this workshop you will learn about some practical steps you can take right now to lead on AI in your setting, including developing an AI strategy. This is essential training for all senior leaders in primary, secondary and special schools.

Audience: Senior Leaders

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliot, Learn Sheffield E-Learning Consultant

Date Venue  
6 November 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Practical AI for Schools

Course Overview

This session is for any teacher, teaching assistant or non-teaching staff member in primary, secondary and special schools who want to learn about what artificial intelligence is, the risks of using it, and a number of practical examples for using AI to support everyday admin tasks, lesson planning and resource creation.

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Admin/ non-teaching staff

Trainer Information: Catherine Elliott

Date Venue  
1 December 2025
4.00pm-5.30pm
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