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Help make a difference to computing education in the classroom

At CAS we rely on the support of our community and volunteers to deliver on our mission of ensuring every teacher has the skills and confidence to deliver engaging, inclusive and effective computing lessons.

Sharing your experiences of teaching computing through CAS is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference to computing education. Whether you choose to contribute a resource, write a blog about your practice, or volunteer as part of a local community, your insights help strengthen and inspire others across the network. 
Volunteering with CAS is a fantastic way to invest in the future of computing education: you’ll build leadership skills, grow your professional network, and inspire change beyond your immediate classroom.

Find out more about the impact of our volunteers 

Why volunteer with CAS?

We believe that sharing practice and building community are central to supporting every child to thrive in the digital world. The CAS community offers a powerful platform for this sharing across the UK.

In addition, volunteering can help you to:

  • Extend your influence beyond your own classroom and school and help shape computing education regionally or nationally.

  • Develop your leadership, communication and networking skills (essential for your own professional growth, especially if you’re aiming for a role as Head of Computing).

  • Raise your profile: being a volunteer leader or contributor to CAS is recognised and respected in the computing education community.

  1. Become (or ensure you are) a CAS member

    • If you’re not yet a member, join the CAS community (this also gives access to resources, forums, newsletters).

  2. Decide where you’d like to contribute

    • Do you prefer face-to-face local community events? Or online discussions? Or writing/sharing materials?

    • Consider your available time and your strengths (e.g., your experience in physical computing, AI, or other areas of computing).

  3. Reach out to CAS

    • If you interested in leading a local community visit the Regional Communities page. You can also suggest new communities. 

    • For community leader roles contact us on compatsch@bcs.uk

  4. Plan your contribution

    • Leading a community can involve scheduling meetings (virtual or face-to-face) with an agenda around teaching computing, and organising speakers. Most communities have a team of leaders, so you won't have to do it all by yourself.

    • Contributing online includes taking an active part in the Community Leader forum, uploading resources, starting posts in the online communities, or writing blogs.

  5. Celebrate and share outcomes

    • Let us know what you achieve and we'll share the news with the rest of the CAS Community

    • And you can share your journey yourself through blog posts to encourage other teachers.

  • Lead or co-lead a CAS regional or local community

  • Volunteer as a Community Leader in an online CAS community 

  • Contribute to CAS events: run a workshop, present at the annual CAS Conference, write blog posts, moderate forum discussions.

  • Mentor newer teachers through CAS networks (your experience could be very valuable).

  • Advocate CAS and computing education in your region: spread the word, encourage membership, organise local CPD events together.

Resources

If you have a resource to share, simply upload it to the resources page. You can share the direct link with others or leave it in the collection for members to discover when browsing

Why this matters:

  • Sharing a resource means your lesson plan, activity, or too becomes part of CAS’s library of teaching-materials, benefitting teachers across the country.

  • It builds your professional reputation: as someone who contributes, you become a go-to teacher in the community.

  • It encourages collaboration and refinement: others may adapt your resource and feed back improvements.

  • Log into the CAS website (or join if you’re not yet a member).

  • Navigate to the resources  section.

  • Upload your file/resource, fill in details (age range, context, summary, any special equipment needed).

  • Once live, share the link in your network, on social media, or in your local community.

  • Let your computing department or trust, know you’ve done so as this can raise your profile within your school as well.

Writing blogs

If you want to share something that isn’t a resource, for example, an event you organised, a new initiative, a trip, or an extracurricular activity,  writing a blog is a great way to do this. Blogs allow you to tell your story, reflect on your experiences, and inspire others. 

Why this matters

  • It inspires other teachers through real life stories and experiences. 

  • Reflection helps you as well. Writing a blog can help consolidate your own learning, and sharing helps you think critically about your practice.

  • Others learn from your journey: what worked, what didn’t, what you would do differently. That’s valuable for the wider community.

  • Log in to the CAS site and head to the blog submission area (or follow the “writing a blog” link on that page).

  • Draft your post: include context (school type, year groups, any challenges you addressed), your approach, impact (pupil responses, teacher reflections),  and what you plan to do next.

  • Add imagery (photos of the activity, pupils (with consent), materials used) to make it engaging.

  • Once published, share via your networks and invite comments/discussion (which increases reach and impact).

Sharing in online and regional communities

Within each online community, you can write posts that are sent to all members. This is ideal for sharing announcements or updates that don’t require replies, such as information about an upcoming event or a new blog you’ve written

Why this matters

  • It’s a quick and easy way to reach fellow teachers, share news, ideas, or ask for support.

  • It helps you stay visible and active. Being part of the conversation fosters relationships and keeps you informed.

  • It supports your local network. You may spark interest among teachers in your region or set up collaborations.

  • Join the relevant CAS online community (Primary, Secondary, Post-16, etc).

  • Write a post: succinctly state what you’re sharing (e.g., “Just published a blog on our robotics club – link here”), perhaps ask a question (“Anyone tried VR in Year 8? Would love your tips”).

  • Use the “announcement” or general post type (if you don’t require replies) or use the discussion mode if you want engagement.

  • Monitor responses and engage as appropriate: reply to comments, thank supporters, share follow-up.

The CAS Forum

The forum is the perfect place to start a discussion. If you want to ask a question, seek advice, or share something, the forum will help you connect with other teachers and experts to gain valuable insights.

Why this matters

  • If you have a challenge (e.g., “How do you assess extra-curricular coding clubs in KS3?”) you can crowd-source ideas from experienced teachers.

  • You contribute to the communal knowledge bank: your question may help others later; your answer to someone else helps build your professional profile.

  • Log in to the CAS forum.

  • Choose the correct sub-forum (Primary, Secondary, etc) so your post reaches relevant colleagues.

  • Write a clear subject/title (so people know what you’re asking/sharing).

  • Provide context: what you’re doing, where your school is, what you’d like help or feedback on.

  • Engage with replies: respond to suggestions, thank contributors, maybe summarise outcomes later for others.

  • Optionally, once the discussion concludes you can write a mini-blog about what was learnt and post that back into resources/blogs for wider audience.