Summer 2022 NEA: Cambridge Nationals in Information Technologies 30/03/2022 In this blog we answer your questions about the NEA in Cambridge Nationals in Information Technologies for summer 2022.
Summer 2022 NEA: Programming project for A Level Computer Science 21/03/2022 In this blog we answer your questions about the NEA Programming Project in A Level Computer Science for summer 2022.
Introducing new computer qualifications to your school – hints and tips 08/10/2021 In his first blog, computer science subject advisor Connor Toms shares hints and tips to teachers introducing new computing courses, including how to make the best use of OCR resources.
GCSE Computer Science – it’s programming Jim, just not as we know it! 02/06/2021 Ceredig Cattanach-Chell discusses the changes to the J277 GCSE Computer Science specification, and the flexibility you now have to deliver a vibrant programming curriculum.
Starting to teach computer science? It’s simply ‘elem-Entry’ 25/06/2020 Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Computer Science Subject Advisor, highlights how using our Entry Level qualification can help to engage students with computer science.
Remotely summer-ising learning for computer science 02/04/2020 In his latest blog subject advisor Ceredig Cattanach-Chell highlights some of the challenges and opportunities for remote teaching and learning.
Teaching computer programming languages – to text, or block – the teacher’s conundrum. 26/04/2019 Ceredig’s latest blog looks at different approaches to teaching programming languages.
You can’t spell Functions in Computer Science without fun… 09/05/2017 The media are currently talking about problem solving and how important it is as a skill to instil in students, especially in Computer Science. Rob Leeman considers this for KS4 students and what makes problem solving easier for them in Python.
Teaching computational baking - Rob Leeman 12/12/2016 In his latest blog Rob Leeman, Subject Specialist - Computer Science, discussed the shift in assessment to linear exams and “baking in” to KS4, as well as KS3.
Creating firm foundations for computer science: Part three - Ceredig Cattanach-Chell 29/11/2016 In the final part of a three-part blog, Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Subject Specialist - Computer Science, discusses the expectations of results placed on learners who may not have the solid foundations on which to build.