Does this sound like the kind of thing you could do with right now? Have you just become computing subject lead? Or feel like you could do with a refresher; hear what everyone else is doing and get some inspiration and support? Then book on now! Thursday 2nd October 2025, 9am - 3pm. Limited places... Continue Reading →
After school online training – KS2 Scratch and Micro:bit
I've teamed up with OTSA (Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance) to bring you two KS2 (or KS3 if you're teaching Scratch and Micro:bits!) after school online training sessions for teachers and computing leaders. They last one hour (4 - 5pm) and cost £45 each. Here's a flavour of what you can expect... Use the links below... Continue Reading →
Don’t you ever just…. switch off?
My kids would probably spend their entire free time on their screens if they could. Coming from a generation where if there was nothing on the TV you wanted to watch, you went and did something else. But with the age of 'instant on demand whatever-you-want' there never seems to be a screen down time.... Continue Reading →
Free Sketchup CAD design workshop – KS2/3 3D modelling
Why CAD? Computer Aided Design (CAD) is specifically mentioned in the Design Technology Curriculum in KS2 and KS3, but also can form part of the wider 'IT' objectives within computing. Designing in 3D space has been made accessible to younger children thanks to free and simple to use online platforms. It is increasingly becoming more... Continue Reading →
Free Crumble training session! 4 – 5pm on Tuesday 18th March
Learn how to wire up a Crumble correctly, code it to make lights flash, buzzers sound, wheels turn, and much more. The first step into a world of exciting robotic projects with your pupils! Click on the image above to sign up to the free Crumble training session I'm running for Digit:all charity. Learn how... Continue Reading →
