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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.

CodeBash launches Theory Hub: an all-in-one platform combining hands-on coding practice with exam board-specific theory learning.

Microsoft’s 2025 AI in Education Report shows that AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday teaching and learning, with students and teachers using it to plan lessons, support learning, and cut workload. While AI offers real potential for personalisation, equity, and improved outcomes, gaps remain in teacher training, digital literacy, and clear policies for safe, ethical use. The report urges schools to move beyond ad hoc adoption by embedding AI into professional learning, co-creating usage guidelines with students, and aligning tools with their educational goals. For teachers, the key takeaway is that AI works best as a partner—not a replacement—when thoughtfully integrated into classroom practice.

A recap of AQA’s CAS community meeting exploring new Python resources on VS Code for Education, with takeaways for teaching and key questions for practice.

Catch up on our CAS A-level community meeting exploring problem-solving for programming, with strategies to help students critique and clarify code in the AI era.

A recap of the CAS community meeting exploring Google AI tools—Notebook LM, AI Studio, and Gemini—and how they can support teaching, planning, and student learning.