CAS Conference 2025: FLARE in Action: Enhancing Code Comprehension Through Relational Understanding

Discover how to bring code comprehension to life in your classroom using the FLARE model (Framework for Learning About Relational Elements). Building on last year’s successful introduction at CAS 2024 and recent publication in CEP ’25, this practical session explores how to help pupils make sense of structure and logic in block-based languages and Python. You’ll explore: A simple, powerful language for analysing relationships in code Ready-to-use templates and strategies for lesson inputs, comprehension tasks, and formative assessment Hands-on time to create your own classroom-ready materials with expert support

 - Justin Heath , Arunside Primary School