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New computing curriculum will teach AI awareness and digital literacy

We’re pleased to share that the Department for Education has asked the BCS Education team to lead the drafting of updates to England’s National Curriculum for Computing and the associated qualifications. These changes are part of the Government’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review and will shape teaching and learning for millions of young people.

Click here to read how the BCS Education Team are shaping the future for Computing Students

Our Regional Communities have launched!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Regional Communities, bringing together computing educators and industry professionals right across the UK.

Whether you’re teaching at primary, secondary or post-16, you can now join your local region to access ready-to-use resources and ideas, take part in events and workshops near you, and ask questions and connect with peers who understand your context.

Click below for more information and to join your community!

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Primary Resource of the Month: Coding For Climate Action

This month Ben Davies has chosen Coding for Climate Action as the CAS Primary Resource of the Month. Uploaded by Matt Hewlett, this resource is a great way of using the micro: bits to add real world context to your computing lessons.

Mythbusters

This month’s CAS Secondary Resource of the Month chosen by Becci Davis is Mythbusters. Uploaded by Laurence James, this resource is filled with so many topics and activities from fake news, to searching vs prompting, algorithms in social media and echo chambers, deep fakes and more!

Upcoming Online Community events

CAS Physical Computing: Coding for Climate Action: computing with real world context

Find out more about Coding for Climate Action: Interactive KS2 and KS3 computing units using micro:bits to investigate natural hazards, design early warning systems, and address climate change through hands-on, project-based coding; all while building essential digital skills for future careers in tech and environmental innovation.

Event starts 21st April @ 4:15pm

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CAS AI: Inclusive Tools to Help All Students, Every Subject & Age

Our demonstration will start with Kami's free tools to show how resources can be repurposed and save printing time and money. Then move on to premium tools: showing how Kami’s built-in features such as text-to-speech, translation, voice and video feedback, re-levelling, and explanation tools can remove barriers for students with SEND, EAL, and diverse learning preferences, giving students more independence and choice across the curriculum.

Event starts 19th May @ 4:15pm

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CAS Secondary: If Year 7 Are Doing the New GCSE, What Should KS3 Look Like?

This session will support teachers and curriculum leaders to make confident, defensible decisions about Key Stage 3 computing during a period of uncertainty. Rather than attempting to predict future GCSE requirements or pausing curriculum development, we will explore how to design a purposeful and coherent KS3 curriculum that remains rigorous, engaging, and educationally sound.

Event starts 6th July @ 4:15pm

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