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Safer Internet Day 2026

Get ready for Safer Internet Day 2026!

On Tuesday 10 February, schools and educators across the UK will join a national celebration of online safety exploring how to help young people make smart tech, safe choices in an AI-rich world. Computing At School brings together ready-to-use classroom resources, lesson plans and activities designed to spark meaningful conversations about digital wellbeing, responsible use of technology and positive online behaviours.

Whether you’re teaching computing or whole-school online safety, there’s something here to support your planning and help pupils become confident, respectful and safe digital citizens.

Click to explore the full collection and start planning your Safer Internet Day learning!

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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Primary Resource of the Month: The Micro:bit: magnetism, science links & creativity

For January Ben Davies has chosen ‘The Micro:bit: magnetism, science links & creativity’ as his Primary resource of the month. Shared by Richard Smith, this resource includes ideas on how to add computing into the science curriculum through magnetism and the micro:bit.

Secondary Resource of the Month: Parts of the CPU unplugged

For January Becci Peters has chosen 'Parts of the CPU unplugged’ as her Secondary resource of the month. Shared by Andy Colley, this is a great activity which gets students collaborating with their classmates while understanding the roles of the CPU - one of the more difficult topics at GCSE.

Upcoming Online Community events

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: Designing AI Apps that Drive Positive Change

Join us for an Apps for Good webinar created for secondary teachers and leaders. Ex teacher Kathy Sheppard-Barnes and Senior Education Manager Jodie Campbell will walk you through our latest computing course, AI for Good, which includes a quick tour of App Lab and time for questions at the end.

Event starts 29th 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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