I can hear you cheering from here!! Yes yes, this is a free remote course, facilitated by me - Phil Wickins, for the 2nd module of Leading Primary Computing. Please book on here: Leading primary computing - Module 2 - Live online - 14th May 10:am - 2pm 2026 Topics covered 01 | Managing change... 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 →
Leading Primary Computing with Confidence: Priorities, Plans and Progress!
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 →
Phil Wickins becomes Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council
I have recently had the privilege of becoming a Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council 2024/26 for computing in primary schools. If you want to get in touch to explore CPD and leadership development in your school, please see my new front page for content, locations and rates: Run Don't Walk - Primary Computing. This... Continue Reading →
Computing Support for Schools – So What Happens Now?
As you may have already heard, the computing education landscape is changing rapidly and is going through a stage of uncertainty. Teach Computing (NCCE) recently announced that the Department for Education has reduced funding as of 31st March 2025, meaning that all computing hubs will cease to function and along with them, most of the... Continue Reading →
