Barefoot Computing: Early Years Workshop – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
Designed to boost subject knowledge and confidence, this workshop will introduce you to computational thinking in the Early Years and help you get started with Barefoot. During the online interactive session, you will give some of Barefoot’s Early Years activities a try and see how computational thinking links with the Early Years framework. You’ll also be introduced to the Barefoot website and our fantastic range of resources designed especially for
Barefoot Computing: Computational Thinking Workshop – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
Designed to boost subject knowledge and confidence, this workshop will introduce you to computational thinking and help you get started with Barefoot. During the online interactive session, you will give some of Barefoot’s “unplugged” activities a try – proving you don’t need expensive kit to teach computing. You’ll also be introduced to the Barefoot website and our fantastic range of lesson plans and resources. This workshop is targeted at teachers
SSERC: Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery
This course is designed to instruct learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade changing. Dates: 5th and 6th November 2025 Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Audience School Technical Support Staff and technical department teachers. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre but there
Barefoot Computing: Programming Workshop – Introduction to Scratch – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
This workshop provides the perfect introduction to programming in the Scratch environment through a series of code reading and writing activities (all with a camel theme!). It highlights the application of computational thinking skills in programming and introduces the concepts of sequence, repetition and selection through a series of interactive activities. This workshop is best placed for beginner to intermediate Scratch users and we recommend you complete our Computational Thinking
SSERC: Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery (Refresher)
The purpose of this unit is to refresh learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The course is suitable for learners who have completed Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery within the last 5 years, and are regular users of the equipment. In order to be certified in this refresher course, you have to have attended the full Two Day SSERC Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery course. By the
Barefoot Computing: Computational Thinking Workshop – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
Designed to boost subject knowledge and confidence, this workshop will introduce you to computational thinking and help you get started with Barefoot. During the online interactive session, you will give some of Barefoot’s “unplugged” activities a try – proving you don’t need expensive kit to teach computing. You’ll also be introduced to the Barefoot website and our fantastic range of lesson plans and resources. This workshop is targeted at teachers
SSERC: Technology Probationers
A 2-day residential course based at SSERC HQ to support probationer teachers in Technology to deliver safe, high quality, hands-on practical STEM learning in the workshop. There will be coverage across a range of technology curriculum organisers allowing delegates to develop their skills in and out of their subject specialism. This programme offers an excellent way of keeping up to date with developments in your subject area. The residential aspect
