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Computing
"The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Abraham Lincoln
Resources
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The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and delivered by STEM Learning. The NCCE aims to transform the way computing is taught in schools and enable more young people to benefit from studying this important subject.
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STEM Learning has a vast library of computing resources for KS1 through to A-level. Learn algorithms, data handling, digital literacy, information technology, programming and development and cyber security.
BBC Bitesize has a whole series of computing lessons for KS2 covering topics such as algorithms, networks, logical reasoning, debugging and digital literacy. In KS3 topics include digital literacy, computational thinking, algorithms, programming, hardware and software. Topics go into greater depth at GCSE level and there are practice exam questions for the different exam boards.
Teach Computer Science offers computer science teaching resources for KS3 through to A-Level. They also have past exam papers, quizzes and mind maps.
Sample material is available free. Membership is required for full access.
Twinkl has a suite of computing resources including IT, Scratch coding, AI and internet safety. The learning material is available in many ways, such as as worksheets, games, presentations and display posters. There is a wealth of resources to explore for all ages and there are different levels of subscriptions available.
Seneca offers over 500 free and premium courses from KS2 to A-level in a large number of topics including computing. Each course is broken down into bite sized chunks and is followed up with questions to consolidate learning. The website aims to make learning and revision fun so it happens faster.
LearnLaughPlay offer weekly interactive classes for ages 3-16. They offer a very wide range of classes such as Computing, English, animal care, Minecraft club, quantum physics, classics, history, geography, maths, fashion design and becoming an artist. There is a lot to explore with 160 different lessons to choose from on their timetable. Classes cost £3 per week.
Nessy, advocates for dyslexia, specialise in early literacy and have programs to support reading, spelling, writing, maths and typing.
Nessy Fingers Touch Typing is a typing and spelling program for 7+
FunTech is a tech school that offers virtual, term time tech courses for ages 7-17. These course involve a weekly lesson and have small class sizes (up to 4). Start with TechStarter and learn the fundamentals and then develop skills further with more advanced courses.
Childcare vouchers care accepted as payment for the courses.
£2 Tuition Hub offers live and recorded lessons in a wide range of subjects including computing. Lessons cost £2 and are available in half termly blocks. They have computing skills lessons for secondary age as well as coding for both primary and secondary age.