Implementing and delivering the Secondary Computing Curriculum is a continual challenge, yet an exciting one. Computing at School can help and support you. We have high-quality resources, advice, and support from a community of CAS Secondary practitioners across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
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The Royal Society has identified three distinct strands within computing, each of which is complementary to the others: computer science, information technology, and digital literacy.
Each component is essential in preparing pupils to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
At CAS we endeavor to provide a holistic approach to support all three strands.
I’ve learnt so much from other CAS members: it’s the place I go to for advice, support and resources for anything Computing related. CAS helps me remember that teachers in our own schools don’t have to work in isolation: we can share, collaborate and support each other. - Peter Dring - Fulford School, York
Quickstart Computing Secondary
Quickstart Computing Secondary are a set of resources that address the subject knowledge and the subject-specific pedagogy teachers need in order to plan, teach and assess the secondary computing curriculum effectively and confidently.
Quickstart Computing K2-K3 Transition
Quickstart Computing K2-K3 Transition are a set of resources that address the subject knowledge and the subject-specific pedagogy teachers need in order to plan, teach and assess the transition between KS2 and KS3 computing curricula effectively and confidently.
Isaac Computer Science is a free online platform for students and teachers of GCSE and A-Level Computing, with resources for use in the classroom, for homework and revision. There are also free teacher CPD events, teacher mentoring and student workshops.
BCS Level 2 Thinking as a Coder Award
The BCS Level 2 Thinking as a Coder Award has been developed to engage and introduce young people to tech at an earlier stage of education. The qualification includes essential computational thinking and coding skills that support the creation of simple computer programs. (This is a paid-for resource)
The Arm School Program is working with key partners and driving initiatives to help close the STEM skills gap for Secondary Students. Through learning resources and training, our goal is to give all learners the opportunity to develop the interest, skills, and knowledge that support a lifetime of engagement in STEM.
Visit the Code Club website to access a selection of free coding projects which introduce students to a variety of coding languages. These projects are free to download and teach students how to create games, animations and more with code.
Online Safety resources
The following organisations offer free resources for schools:
NSPCC: E-safety for schools
CEOP
UK Safer Internet Centre
Childnet
SWGfL
Internet Matters
Project Evolve
In addition to these resources, CAS have suggested reading list recommendations which complement the reading lists from your training organisation.
In the Resource Library you will find resources produced by CAS community members for CAS members to support the teaching and learning of computing. All are free to download. You must be logged in and a CAS member to access these resources. Click here to join.
In addition, there are many videos available on the Computing at School YouTube Channel "CAS TV" - Secondary Channel.
National reports and policy documents from the last three years.
Being a Secondary computing lead can feel a little lonely at times. The CAS community is here to ensure that you can create a solid foundation for computing in your school in the secondary phase. Below are seven simple steps to get started.
Many of our communities are led by secondary specialists, and you are very welcome to attend any of these. Please check out our events page for more information. You need to be a CAS member and logged in to register for events.