The world of education is flooded with AI products; promises to reduce teacher’s workload, streamline planning and differentiation, virtual tutors and mentors and even AI tools pupils can use in the classroom. But who is teaching children what AI is? What it isn’t? What it does? Who’s in control of it? And most importantly: How... Continue Reading →
If you haven't already seen it, my Computer Systems and Networks - Artificial Intelligence Unit for Y5/6 is available for free download, just in time for AI Awareness Day (4th June). I was down to speak at the fabulous Digit<all> charity STEM conference on how to introduce an approach to AI in the classroom, and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
It gets to this time of year and you're eager, or nervous (or both?) about starting term. New class, new displays, new colleagues, new behaviour management strategies, new photocopier (how in the world does that thing work?) and.... possibly you've taken on new subject leadership. Have you been given computing because you're the youngest and... Continue Reading →
