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Overview

This blended course, with a mixture of online sessions and a face-to-face study day, introduces A level Computer Science teachers to the maths, statistics and programming behind machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Through hands-on activities using tools like Python, teachers will explore data analysis, predictive modelling, and the role of maths in AI – while gaining ideas and resources to enrich classroom teaching. 

The course is being offered in partnership with The British Computer Society. 

Aims

  • To develop teachers' understanding of how mathematics and statistics underpin machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) 
  • To demonstrate how ideas related to machine learning and AI can be integrated into the teaching of A level Computer Science
  • To enable teachers to enrich their students’ learning through integrating data analysis into their study

Who will benefit from attending?

Any teacher who is interested in how the content of A level Computer Science is used in machine learning/AI or who wishes to integrate data analysis into their teaching of Computer Science. 

Content

All the sessions will feature information about how maths, data and programming skills are used in data science/AI as well as learning activities that can be used in Computer Science classrooms. Individual sessions will feature aspects of: 

  • Data analysis: how to use technology tools such as Python for exploring data 
  • Machine learning: how to use data to build predictive models and how machine learning algorithms work 
  • Artificial intelligence: the importance of maths, data and programming in the construction of AI 

Materials and equipment

The live online lessons will take place in Zoom webinars. The technology tasks will use free web-based platforms such as Kaggle or Google Colab. 

Eligibility

This course is only open to teachers of A level Computer Science students from state-funded schools, colleges and academies in England. A bursary of £350 is available to schools/colleges to support with the costs of attending the face-to-face study day. 

We are also offering alternative versions of this course in the summer term: 

Cost

This course is free, and teachers will be eligible for a subsidy of £350 to contribute towards travel and cover costs for attending the study day. 

Study schedule

This course will be held over 4 online sessions at 16:30 - 17:45 on Wednesdays and 1 face-to-face study day. The first session will take place on Wednesday 22 April, teachers can choose to attend a face-to-face study day in early May in either Manchester or London. 

Live online sessions

Live online sessions take place on Wednesdays from 16:30 - 17:45; these are recorded and available for playback:

  • Wednesday 22 April 
  • Wednesday 29 April 
  • Wednesday 13 May 
  • Wednesday 20 May 

Study Days

Study days are face-to-face events that start at 10:00 and finish at 16:00, with lunch and refreshments provided.

Participants are expected to attend the face-to-face study day. Before applying, please ensure that you will be able to organise any necessary supply cover. A subsidy of £350 is available for teachers who attend the study day to contribute to travel and cover costs.

Applicants will be asked to select their order of preference from the following options:

Group A

Central London
Tue 05 May 2026

 

Group B

Central London
Wed 06 May 2026

 

Group C

Manchester
Thu 07 May 2026

It may be possible to switch between groups once the course has started, subject to capacity.

FAQs

Do I need to know Python before I start the course?

No. No prior knowledge is expected; all support needed will be given.

Is any additional software needed for the course?

No. All the tools used are free and web-based.

Am I eligible for the subsidy of £350?

All teachers from state-funded schools/colleges in England can claim £350 to contribute towards travel/cover costs if they attend the face-to-face study day.

Key facts

  • Reference:#14538
  • Audience:Teachers
  • Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
  • Format:Blended
  • Duration:2 months
  • Study days:1
  • Online sessions:4
  • Region:National
  • Venue:Online
  • Start date:22 Apr 2026
  • Course times:16:30 - 17:45
  • Fee:Free, with a £350 subsidy for teachers
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Queries?

If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:

The Operations Support Team
[email protected]
01225 776 776

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