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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

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.

Date Venue  
Monday 9th February 2026
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Teaching about AI to SEND Learners

Course Overview

Explore the key messages and pedagogies for teaching about AI to learners with SEND, and approaches to developing their digital resilience - invaluable for keeping your most vulnerable learners safe online. Includes access to the Sheffield AI for SEND teaching resources.

Date Venue  
Wednesday 11th February2026
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: Special school teachers

Trainer Information: Catherine Moore, Learn Sheffield Education Consultant

Date Venue  
Change of Date
Monday 2 February 2026
4.00pm-5.30pm
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New to leading Design & Technology

Course Overview

This course is for new and recent leaders of design & technology in primary schools and will cover the following:

  • Exploring the unique roles and responsibilities in leading the D&T curriculum
  • Review opportunities for further ongoing support for the D&T lead
  • Identify essential contents for the D&T subject leadership file

Audience: New & recemt leaders

Trainer Information: John Jefferies - education consultant

Date Venue  
Monday 27 January 2026
4.00pm-5.30pm
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