Two free short courses online, to boost your subject knowledge, skills and confidence in KS2 Primary Programming, delivered by me, Phil Wickins! Please book quick, limited places available... Basic: If you are new to Scratch, please take a look at this free course; Monday 13th March, 3:45 - 5pm Introduction to Scratch - Remote -... Continue Reading →
NCCE Teach Computing KS2 Assessment quizzes in MS & Google Forms
UPDATE! I have now officially converted these forms for the NCCE; in both Microsoft Form and Google Form format, they can be found within each unit of the Teach Computing Curriculum that have a summative quiz, for example: Year 3 - Data and Information - Branching Databases If you are using the NCCE's Teach Computing... Continue Reading →
Free Primary Computing Training
Free training in all aspects of the computing curriculum for any school, state or private, supply teachers, trainees, home school teachers etc. digit<all> I'm delighted to announce that I have teamed up with digit<all> a fantastic charity whose aim is to advance digital competency in a diverse and constantly changing world through an active, digital... Continue Reading →
TeachMeet – free online networking and advice for Primary Computing
A date for your diary for schools that fall under the Park House Computing Hub (or beyond if you wish!), covering: Portsmouth, Gosport, Basingstoke, Newbury, Bracknell, Reading). Wednesday September 22nd 2021: join myself and other experts for networking, advice, guidance and to share best practice in your computing curriculum. Click here for more info: TeachMeet... Continue Reading →
Parent guides for setting up devices…
Here are some handy guidance documents for setting up your home devices with parental controls and safety features: Parent Controls - Apple Parent Controls.pdfParent Guide - Microsoft Family Membership.pdfParental Guide - Nintendo Switch.pdfParental Guide - WiiU.pdfparental guide - xboxone.pdfparental guide - xbox360.pdfParental Guides - Nintendo3DS.pdfPlaystation - parental guide.pdf More advice and guidance here: Internet Matters... Continue Reading →
