In November 2025 I had the absolute privilege of delivering bespoke primary computing CPD to teachers and leaders in the Middle East on behalf of Pearson, who have just released a new textbook based computing curriculum - Inspire Computing. I left Southampton on a bright but cold Autumn day, with only a small carry-on case... Continue Reading →
AI Awareness Day – 4th June 2026
UK Schools, charities and organisations are joining together to prepare for the launch of AI Awareness Day - an event designed to improve AI literacy across the educational landscape; from pupils to support staff to teachers to leaders. By getting schools to commit to running at least one activity, Mark Martin OBE hopes to gain... Continue Reading →
BETT UK 2026
I've heard quite a few people talk about their BETT experience so far, some their first time, others are veterans of the British Education Technology and Training show. The overriding feeling seemed to be a sense that after the AI hype of last year, there wasn't really anything new this year other than a showcase... Continue Reading →
The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026 (now 2027!)
News flash: We are very sorry to tell you that the Big Computing Leadership Conference cannot go ahead on the planned date of the 13th January 2026 due to unforeseen issues with the venue space at Oxford Brookes University. We share your disappointment and sincerely thank you for the work, preparation, and generosity you have already... Continue Reading →
Global Good Awards – Winners!
That's right, you heard correctly! We scooped up a bronze at the Global Good Awards! When I say we, I mean digit<all> charity, whom I've been consulting for and creating some fantastic projects promoting sustainability and exploring climate issues, primarily using Micro:bits. The Bronze award was in the Education Excellence category; we were told repeatedly... Continue Reading →
