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Featured Resource: Desiging a Digital Pet

Bring creativity, coding, and compassion into your classroom with our latest featured resource — Designing a Digital Pet.

In this two-lesson unit, students explore how robotics can support human wellbeing by designing and building their own interactive RoboPet using a micro:bit, servo motor, and digital design tools.

From coding LED expressions to constructing circuits that power movement, learners will develop key computing and engineering skills while reflecting on the ethical use of technology.

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Physical Computing Competition

This summer, ignite your students' curiosity and creativity with our Physical Computing Competition. Open to pupils aged 7-14, this exciting challenge invites learners to use micro:bits to tackle environmental problems, from local issues to global challenges. Whether coding or creating diagrams, students will explore innovative solutions and showcase their talents.

Join us in fostering a love for physical computing and problem-solving. Visit our competition page for all the details and resources to get started. Let's inspire the next generation of tech-savvy problem solvers!

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Becci Peter's Resource of the Month: Competitions and challenges

Uploaded by Simon Humphreys, this resource details a range of relevant computing competitions, all sorted by age group. An easy reference list to help you find exciting challenges for your learners.

Ben Davies' Resource of the Month: Scratch Activities for SEND students

Uploaded by Catherine Elliott, this resource includes a range of Scratch activities that can be used to support SEND learners in understanding cause and effect, control and computational thinking approaches.

CAS Conference 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 CAS Conference will take place on Friday, 24th October at Bromsgrove School in Birmingham. This event promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together experts and enthusiasts from across the field.

Why Attend?

Gain valuable knowledge and insights from leaders in computing education.
Network with peers and professionals.
Participate in engaging discussions and workshops.

The conference is free to attend, so don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and informative event.

More information will be coming soon!

Upcoming Online Community events

CAS Physical Computing: Engineering Educates – putting the E in STEM

Got questions about teaching Computing? Looking for advice, ideas, or just a space to chat with other teachers? Our new drop-in sessions are here to help!

Event starts 7th July @ 4pm

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CAS Secondary - Teacher Inquiry in Computing Education (TICE) projects pt1

During this session you'll hear from teachers who've been engaged in the Teacher Inquiry in Computing Education (TICE) program.

Event starts 8th July @ 4pm

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CAS A-Level: Teaching Code Critique Skills for the Gen AI Era

Join us for an interactive webinar exploring new types of programming exercises designed for the Gen AI era. As AI tools become a regular part of coding practice, it’s time to rethink the traditional “write code from scratch” model.

Event starts 9th September @ 4pm

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