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The CAS community came together for the national CAS Conference 2025 for a day of inspiring, thought-provoking and practical CPD.

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation ‘Semiconductor Skills in Schools’ initiative is designed to improve awareness of the semiconductor sector through free resources and careers events for schools.

Are you planning enrichment activities, STEM sessions, careers fairs or Internet Safety events for your pupils?

CodeBash creates meaningful coding reports showing progress, skills, persistence, and common errors to help students learn better. Two-week school trials: www.codebash.co.uk / eoin@codebash.co.uk

Stage 1 of the InstaLogic Challenge runs until 28 Oct. Teachers are encouraged to register students in Years 7–11 to take part online for free and develop problem-solving skills.

Computing education is at a crossroads. The Royal Society’s latest report, System Upgrade Required, calls for action — but real change begins in classrooms

A recap of the CAS community meeting “AI Implementation and Case Studies,” exploring how Cornerstone CE Primary School uses AI to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership.

The Royal Society’s new report, System Upgrade Required, shines a light on the urgent need to strengthen computing in UK schools — from tackling the gender gap to supporting teachers and improving access to tech. This blog unpacks the key findings, what they mean for your classroom, and how teachers can help ensure every child gets the opportunity to thrive in our digital world.

A recap of the CAS Physical Computing session on using the micro:bit for retro game development—exploring how game-making can boost creativity and engagement in computing lessons.