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Curriculum Assessment and Review Final Report

The Department for Education has published its response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), with important developments for Digital Literacy & Computing:

Citizenship to be compulsory, ensuring all pupils learn media literacy and financial literacy, law and rights, democracy and government, and climate education.
The narrowly focused computer science GCSE will be replaced with a broader, future-facing computing GCSE
Exploration of a new qualification in data science and AI for 16–18-year-olds.

A summary and links to the full report and DfE response are on the link below.

CAR final report summary

Empowering Teachers: Inspiring Young Minds

We are proud to share the latest BCS report that celebrates the incredible achievements of the CAS community and outlines our aims for the future.

Since its inception in 2008, CAS has grown from a grassroots movement into a nationwide force, reaching 90% of UK schools and supporting over 3.5 million pupils. This success is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers, educators, and partners who work tirelessly to ensure every child has access to high-quality computing education.

EduBlocks: From Blocks to Text

This brand new resource, developed by CAS, is a structured KS3 unit by Computing at School that helps 11–14 learners bridge the gap between block-based coding and text programming in Python.

Using the EduBlocks environment, students drag and drop familiar blocks while instantly seeing the equivalent Python syntax, mastering variables, loops, and selection without the syntax barrier.

With fully planned lessons, slides, and progressive practice tasks, this resource gives teachers a supportive and confidence-building pathway to transition pupils from visual logic to writing real World Python code.

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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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Resource of the Month: Festive Computing Activities

For December, Ben Davies and Becci Peters have chosen Festive Computing Activities as their Resource of the Month. Shared by Simon Johnson, there’s something for all ages from KS1 to KS3 to get your students feeling festive while still learning.

Upcoming Online Community events

CAS Secondary & Primary: Canva Education: Reimagine Learning

Get ready to revolutionise your lesson design! Join us for an exclusive session led by the inspiring Jade Parkinson-Hill from Canva, as we dive into the latest features designed to spark curiosity and creativity in every student.

Event starts 7th January @ 4:15pm

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CAS Secondary: Embracing the New Ofsted Framework – What You Need to Know

In this session, Ellie Overland will guide you through what the new framework means for your computing curriculum, online safety and any use of AI. She will share ideas as to how you can proactively prepare for inspection and demonstrate quality, inclusive practice in your STEM provision.

Event starts 15th January @ 4:15pm

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CAS AI: Empowering Education: Using Copilot as a Teacher

Join us for an inspiring and hands-on session exploring how Copilot can transform teaching and learning. Whether you’re tech-curious or already experimenting with AI in your classroom, this event will give you practical strategies, real-world examples, and confidence to integrate Copilot meaningfully.

Event starts 10th February @ 4:10pm

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