Exeter Maths School, in partnership with The Cornerstone Academy Trust is delighted to have been awarded official Computing Hub status by the National Centre for Computing Education.
The National Centre for Computing Education is funded by the Department for Education and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England.
The Devon and Dorset Computing Hub is a focal point for local computing training across Devon and Dorset – providing high-quality support for the teaching of computing in schools and colleges, from Key Stage 1 through to A level. Our extensive range of training, resources and support covers elements of the curriculum at every Key Stage, catering for all levels of subject knowledge and experience.
Whether you’re a teacher, employer or resource provider, there are plenty of ways you can engage with us.
Primary Courses
For all available Primary Courses, please visit the Teach Computing website.
Primary Course Booking Links
| Course | Delivery Type | Venue | Fee | Subsidy | Dates/Timings | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started in Year 6 - short course | Live -remote | Online | Free to attend* | Wednesday, 13th November 1500-1700 | Book your place here | |
| Getting started in Year 6 - short course | Live -remote | Online | Free to attend* | Wednesday, 27th November 1400-1700 | Book your place here |
Secondary Courses
For all available Secondary Courses, please visit the Teach Computing website.
Secondary Course Booking Links
| Course | Delivery Type | Venue | Fee | Subsidy | Dates/Timings | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems architecture in A Level computer science | Live-Remote | Online | Free to attend* | Thursday, 21st November 1300-1530 | Book your place here | |
| Systems architecture in A Level computer science | Live-Remote | Online | Free to attend* | Thursday, 28th November 1300-1530 | Book your place here | |
| Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE | Live - remote | Online | Free to attend* | £205* | Wednesday, 4th December 0930-1600 | Book your place here |
| Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE | Live - remote | Online | Free to attend* | £205* | Wednesday, 11th December 0930-1600 | Book your place here |
Meet the Team
Joe Rowing: SLT Link
Melanie Dennig: Hub Lead and Secondary Lead
Ant Lees: Primary Lead
Jo Rule: Admin support and course bookings
Loan Physical Computing Kit
Overview
As a Computing Hub, we have Physical Computing Kits for KS2-4 that we can lend to schools for up to 6-weeks. This allows you to plan a significant section of your course, knowing the resources will be available for you.
The kit contents can be found below and link to the free units of work available from the Teach Computing Curriculum:
Year 5 – Programming A – Selection in Physical Computing (Crumbles)
Year 6 – Programming B – Sensing (Micro:bits)
Year 9 – Physical Computing (Micro:bits)
Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-olds (Bee-Bots)
We are also able to offer free face-to-face CPD, demonstrating the physical computing kit and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students. If you’d be interested in attending this CPD, please contact us via: TeachComputing@exeterms.ac.uk
Please submit your request for a kit loan to TeachComputing@exeterms.ac.uk
The kit contains:
- 17 Crumble controllers
- 34 sparkle LEDs
- 17 switches
- 17 light sensors
- 17 buzzers
- 17 micro USB cables
- 17 battery packs for 3x AA batteries (batteries not included!)
- 34 wheels and motors
- 204 croc clip cable
The kit contains:
- 17 micro:bits
- 17 battery packs for 2x AAA batteries (batteries not included!)
- 17 USB cables
- 40 croc clip cables
The kit contains:
- 6 BeeBots with 6 cables
- Docking station with lead
- 2 pen holders
- BeeBot carry holders
Useful Links
