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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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