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Course Code : SC-04
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 Course Fee
£149.00

Advanced SCRATCH Programming
for Primary Schools (SC-04)

The National Curriculum for Computing sets high expectations for the teaching of programming in primary schools.  Pupils are expected to understand and apply the concepts of programming (sequence, selection, repetition) to create, ideally, their own programs.  The popular online SCRATCH programming environment is one way of introducing pupils to the concepts of programming.  The graphical user interface, rather than text coding, provides a visual way for pupils to build their programs and test them out.  It has unique and powerful features and components that can be used at a more advanced level.

Overview

This one-day (9.30am - 4.00pm) course is designed to provide delegates with a more in-depth knowledge of SCRATCH programming, making use of many of the SCRATCH coding blocks that perhaps would not be used by beginners.
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Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at:
  • those who want to develop a more detailed understanding of SCRATCH programming, including the functions of most of the programming blocks
  • primary school Computing (IT) Leaders in schools
  • primary school teachers, especially those teaching in Upper Key Stage 2 or leading an extra-curricular computer programming club
  • 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:
  • about the ways in which SCRATCH coding blocks can be used to create a complex program, including with multiple and interconnecting sprites
  • more complex sequencing of events and code, repetition and selection
  • more complex uses of variables and operators

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

  • The course will take place at our Trafford Park Centre, details of which can be found here.  The Centre has a free car park and is accessible by public transport, including Metrolink Tram (Village stop on the Red Line).
  • The course will start at 9.30am and finish at 4.00pm.  There will be a break of 30-45 minutes during the day (usually about 12.15pm) for lunch).
  • Drinks (tea, coffee, water) will be provided on arrival, during mid-morning break and after lunch.
  • Lunch is not provided.  There are plenty of shops very close to the centre offering a range of lunchtime food.  Delegates can, of course, bring their own lunch.  There is a small eating space at the centre. 

Course Fees and Payment

  • This course can be booked by telephone (0161 848 9173) or via our Course Booking Form (select course SC-04 and your preferred date)
  • The cost of the course is £149.00
  • 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.
  • 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.