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Secondary Education

Secondary Computing Support

Free CPD, masterclasses, and bursary-backed training for secondary school teachers — delivered by outstanding facilitators at Park House NCCE Computing Hub.

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Empowering Secondary Computing

We help secondary schools across England deliver a world-class computing education through fully funded professional development and hands-on support.

What We Offer

Park House NCCE Computing Hub provides free computing education support tailored to the needs of secondary schools. Our offer includes:

  • Free CPD with generous bursaries to cover staff cover costs
  • Masterclasses led by experienced facilitators
  • Summer schools and remote courses throughout the year
  • Needs analysis tools to help you identify curriculum priorities
  • Lending kits for hands-on classroom activities

Based at Park House School in Newbury, Berkshire, we serve secondary schools all over the UK.

Secondary computing education presents unique challenges and opportunities for schools across England, and the support available through the NCCE Computing Hub programme is designed to help teachers navigate both with confidence. From building foundational programming skills to exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and data science, the curriculum offers rich pathways for student engagement and career preparation. Professional development sessions are crafted by outstanding facilitators who understand the realities of the classroom, ensuring that every course translates directly into practical, impactful teaching. With generous bursaries available to cover costs, schools can invest in their staff without stretching budgets, making high-quality computing education accessible to every secondary student regardless of their school's circumstances.

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CPD with Generous Bursaries

Access high-quality professional development without stretching your school's budget.

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Facilitator-Led Training

Learn from outstanding facilitators who bring real classroom experience and deep subject knowledge to every session.

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Lending Kits

Borrow physical computing equipment for your classroom — micro:bits, robotics kits, and more — at no cost to your school.

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Needs Analysis

Use our free diagnostic tools to pinpoint where your computing curriculum needs strengthening and get targeted support.

Events & Remote Courses

Join our popular Coding For Everyone series and other remote courses designed for secondary educators.

Coding For Everyone Series

Remote courses covering topics such as AI and Machine Learning, using Book Creator with pupils, executive functioning and working memory, QR codes for teachers, notional machines, introducing variables at KS2, code tracing and IDEs, and collecting data with free tools. Sessions are designed to be accessible and practical for secondary computing teachers.

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Working With Trusted Partners

Our hub is part of a wider network committed to excellence in computing education.

We collaborate with teachcomputing.org, stem.org.uk, and Transform Learning Trust to bring the best opportunities to secondary schools.