Course Code : SC-06
Course Dates
This course will be offered from February 2025. In the meantime, you can register your interest in this course by completing the booking form using Course Code SC-06 : Enquiry Only. We will contact you when a date for the course is published.
Course Fee
£149.00
Teaching Data Handling
for Primary Schools (SC-06)
Context / Data Handling
The National Curriculum for Computing sets high expectations for the teaching of the ways in which computer systems can be used to organise, store and search for information, including in databases, spreadsheets and the internet.
Course Overview
This one-day (9.30am - 4.00pm) course is designed to provide delegates with knowledge of the ways in which computers are used to store, sort and search for information. The course covers data handling concepts, including the structure of databases, spreadsheets and managing information online, including discerning use of the world wide web. The course will cover a progression of concepts from Key Stage 1 to Upper Key Stage 2, including some unplugged activities.
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at:
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those who want to develop a more secure understand of computer systems and networks
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primary school Computing (IT) Leaders in schools
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primary school teachers
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teaching assistants
Content / Programme
This course takes place over one day (see below for timing and lunch arrangements) and during that time, delegates will learn:
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how data sets can be created and data items grouped
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how databases are structured and can be used to stored, sort and search for information using specific criteria
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how to create a spreadsheet and use its various features and functions to perform numeric and other calculations on data in cells
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about the safe and secure use of the internet, including ideas such as digital footprint, data protection, fake news
The course content will mostly be taught with a broad mix of practical activities that could be used in the primary classroom.
Assessment and Qualification
The course is not assessed or part of a qualification, although delegates will be given a 'Certificate of Completion' and a self-assessment to track their progress during the day and encourage thinking about future learning.
Location, Timings and Facilities
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The course will take place at our Trafford Park Centre, details of which can be found here.
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The course will start at 9.30am and finish at 4.00pm. There will be a break of 45 minutes during the day (usually about 12.15pm) for lunch).
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Drinks (tea, coffee, water) will be provided on arrival, during mid-morning break and after lunch.
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Lunch is not provided. There are plenty of shops very close to the centre offering a range of lunchtime food. There is a small eating space at the centre. Delegates can, of course, bring their own lunch. Food cannot be eaten in our IT Training Room, thank you.
Course Fees and Payment
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This course can be booked by telephone (0161 848 9173) or via our Course Booking Form (select course SC-06 and your preferred date)
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The cost of the course is £149.00
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Payment can be made by Invoice/BACS or via email link/card. Once we have received and confirmed your booking we will send you an invoice which will include a link to the payments system and our bank account details and the reference you should use for payment.
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If we do not have enough enrolments (we would normally expect a minimum of 3-4 participants) to run this course, we may offer you another date or a full refund if you have already paid the course fee.