20/08/2026
Digital & Computing Science Professional Learning + Loan Kit
Technologies/STEM on the SIP? Participating in the Digital School Award? Gaps in the delivery of Computing Science? Running Code Clubs?
Apply now to enhance the delivery of Computing Science/Digital within your setting by attending our fantastic PLopportunities; discover the fundamentals of CS, how to teach it effectively, share with staff and get access to loan kit for a 16 school week period to enhance the learning and delivery.
Weekday and Saturday courses available.
Link: https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/digital-professional-learning/
Courses Aug - Oct
INTRODUCING INDI: Accessible & Fun for All Learners - Tuesday 8th September 2026 (F2F @ SSERC)
Sphero indi are extremely accessible robots perfect for introducing Computing Science across Early Years and Primary stages, and help develop confidence for teachers looking to engage with Computing Science and STEM.
VEX AIM: Football frenzy, coding and ai integration: next level robotics! - Saturday 12th September 2026 (F2F @ SSERC)
VEX AIM is an extremely fun and educational coding robot designed to teach computing science and artificial intelligence. With an AI Vision sensor that can identify objects, a front mounted magnet kicker, and omnidirectional wheels learners can work through a variety of interactive lessons and games including the featured football activities.
It features remote controls, and a touch screen interface for early engagement, as well as the full block and text based coding environment for more complex programming, making it the perfect tool for teaching learners from Early level through to S3!
MAKE-DO INCORPORATING MICRO:BIT V2: Engineering & Computing Science combined! - Friday 18th September 2026 (F2F @ SSERC)
Why choose between building and coding when you can do both?
This immersive STEM journey is designed to turn educators and creators into master inventors. By combining the tactile world of Make-do cardboard construction with the digital power of the micro: bit V2, you’ll learn how to engineer creations before enhancing them with digital tools for enhanced immersion.
SPHERO BOLT: A Robotic Sphere With Endless Possibilities - Tuesday 22nd September 2026 (F2F @ SSERC)
Sphero BOLT is a fully programmable robotic ball designed to bring coding and STEM learning to life. Its numerous advanced sensors, LED matrix, and Bluetooth connectivity enable rich, interactive activities for students and offers support for block- and text-based coding. BOLT empowers learners to explore creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking.
