Regular, reliable PPA cover – it’s the stuff dreams are made of, especially if you’re a busy primary school business manager, teacher or TA. What if we told you that you can book sustainable, curriculum-aligned computing PPA cover with classes that are inspiring and engaging for pupils?
Your teachers and TAs wouldn’t need to think about that particular block of time at all. No lesson plans, no resources to develop. Your time is covered.
Read on to discover how computing and ICT cover could revolutionise your teachers’ PPA time.
Choose computing PPA cover to boost student engagement
Schools typically choose our computer PPA cover services when they’re looking for PPA cover that runs smoothly for staff and pupils. You might also need specialist subject teaching because you don’t have a dedicated computing or ICT specialist in school. As a PPA provider, we offer primary school teacher cover to support the delivery of a core area of the primary curriculum without the need for you to hire.
By focusing on computing and ICT as a subject within yourPPA coverthroughout the year or for a term, pupils know what to expect from the lessons. Your students get to know their regular ComputerXplorers tutors and focus on making progress. There’s no swapping and changing subjects or teachers or trying to work out where everyone got up to. The result is higher levels of engagement.
National curriculum based technology education
The national curriculum is the foundation for ComputerXplorers classes. Sessions are designed to be interactive, so children stay interested, learn without realising and look forward to their next lesson.
You can also structure courses to your school’s requirements. All aspects of the Computing Curriculum for Primary Schools at KS1 and KS2 are covered, and all staff DBS or Disclosure Scotland checked.
Benefits of computing PPA cover for pupils
- Build key skills like resilience, problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking
- Introduce topics such as digital literacy and e-safety
- Explore new interests such as apps, gaming, programming, coding and robotics
- Be inclusive with PPA lessons suitable for all primary school ages and abilities
Primary PPA cover gives your school teachers more valuable productivity time
Internally resourcing your PPA lessons means a heavier workload for teachers, TAs and staff coordinators, creating fatigue. Alongside timetabling PPA and lesson planning, there are resources to develop, work to mark and progress to monitor.
Outsourcing to a high-quality provision can give your teaching staff back the time they’d otherwise spend on these tasks. Instead, they can focus on making the most of their valuable planning, preparation and assessment time.
How ComputerXplorer partnerships with schools work
With proven processes and outstanding lesson plans reviewed against the current curriculum, you can book ComputerXplorers as your regular ICT PPA teacher.
Our computer classes for kids will help you gain back teachers’ time. You’ll also have the confidence of knowing pupils are learning from tutors with specialist knowledge and enthusiasm for the topics they are teaching. Many of our tutors have previously worked in schools as teachers or have been with ComputerXplorers for a number of years, so they know the subject and school environment well.
Your school and pupils will also enjoy the continuity of working with a specialist dedicated team rather than relying on changing cover, supply or agency staff and teachers.
We also provide:
- computing workshops for term time or holidays
- booster lessons
- and extra-curricular after school clubs.
FAQS, your questions answered:
How much does PPA cover cost?
The cost will vary depending on the region, age and number of students in a class. Get in touch to find out more.
What is included in PPA?
ComputerXplorers PPA classes include everything that is required for the students to excel in computing – from the speclialist teacher to run the classes, to lesson plans, software and peripherals.
How long does it take to get started?
Get started with ComputerXplorers PPA cover, as early as next term. Each ComputerXplorers centre will have different capacity levels so get in touch to find out availability in your area.
What equipment do we need?
Schools are only required to provide a space for the lesson and preferably secure wi-fi, everything else that is needed will be provided by ComputerXplorers – including but not limited to lesson plans, software and peripherals.
How often can we have PPA cover?
Typically, we work with your budget and can provide weekly, fortnightly, monthly or even termly PPA lessons, get in touch to find out more.
What topics are covered?
ComputerXplorers covers a wide range of topics designed to inspire and engage pupils of all ages and experience levels. These include programming, creative digital literacy, and e-safety. Essentially, all aspects of the Computing Curriculum can be tailored to suit the needs of the group, ensuring age-appropriate and skill-specific learning opportunities.
Why choose ComputerXplorers?
Hear from our customers…
Headteacher, Natalie Callahan, “I am absolutely delighted to be working with Richard Simcox (ComputerXplorers Bolton and Wigan) again! He finds the most amazing ways to inspire pupils through computing whilst also boosting their confidence and self-esteem! After just one session with our pupils today, he’s created such a buzz of excitement with our whole school! Thank you and #Kudos! There’s no other way to say it: we’d be lost without you!”
Parent at St Aidans School in Wigan, “My child wakes up in the morning and says yes, it’s ComputerXplorers today.”
Parent in Sheffield, “This has been fantastic for expanding the skills and especially the confidence of my child. I would highly recommend as excellent value.”
Ready to boost your computing curriculum?
Find your local centreto talk to us about computing PPA cover for your school.
