Hardware* for the long weekend @raspberrypi.com project has arrived 😁

*Not seen: the NVMe SSD, which is due to arrive at lunchtime, but details, details

New V levels and post-16 qualifications explained We’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions.  From 2027, new V levels will...

‘ V levels will be new Level 3 qualifications that offer a vocational pathway for students who want to explore different sectors before deciding where to specialise.’ educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/new-...

For context, crowdstrike estimates that the entire global revenue of ransomware outfits in the whole of 2024 was $800m. Cybercrime is so incredibly destructive.

Any character encoding experts in? I have some programming examples on my website that use Unicode characters - any ideas why they appear correctly when loaded into Basthon, e.g. console.basthon.fr?from=https:/..., but not in the browser, e.g. advanced-ict.info/programming/...?

The outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England On 12 December 2024, the Government announced the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. The Government has central missions to drive forward opportunity and growth,...

Ah, this sounds like it: "we will not tell providers and students which types of qualifications they can and cannot mix together. It should be for colleges and sixth forms to work with students to devise the best mix for each individual." support.tlevels.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/art...

I'm told they have lifted the cap on students only taking one AAQ - is that correct?

It appears that the existing BTEC IT / Computing Certificate, Extended Certificate & Foundation Diploma are being defunded from September (first teaching 2025). Diploma and Extended Diploma have another year of funding. Equivalent true for Cambridge.

Gov.uk announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...

It's not "binary code", it's just binary, and I'm teaching "programming" rather than "coding".
PS. A kilobyte has been 1000 bytes for more than 25 years, now - although I didn't discover that until about ten years ago as it didn't make the news.

Computing teachers, what is the hill you will die on, and why is it 1 kilobyte = 1,024 bytes?

Computing teachers, what is the hill you will die on, and why is it 1 kilobyte = 1,024 bytes?

Great thread for data visualisation (e.g. for the new Cambridge Advanced National AAQ in Data Analytics!).

Looking for all the CS teachers here. #csed #caschat

#TeamCompSci UK ICT/CS teachers, please fill in our Key Stage 3 survey!

How do you make sure that the likes of Scratch and Physical Computing is worthwhile in laying foundations for textual programming?

I often find learners remember ‘making a game’ or ‘making the robot move’ but don’t learn about sequencing, iteration, selection etc.

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#TeamCompSci UK ICT/CS teachers, please fill in our Key Stage 3 survey!

ZigZag Education KS3 ICT & Computing ZigZag Education are in the early stages of developing an exciting new range of KS3 ICT and Computing resources, with half an eye on Labour’s curriculum and assessment review. We would be very gratef...

We are in the early stages of developing an exciting new range of KS3 resources, with half an eye on Labour’s curriculum & assessment review. Grateful if you could complete this survey about what you teach which should take about 5 minutes. Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ZigZag Education KS3 ICT & Computing ZigZag Education are in the early stages of developing an exciting new range of KS3 ICT and Computing resources, with half an eye on Labour’s curriculum and assessment review. We would be very gratef...

We are in the early stages of developing an exciting new range of KS3 resources, with half an eye on Labour’s curriculum & assessment review. Grateful if you could complete this survey about what you teach which should take about 5 minutes. Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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CodeWeek is fast approaching, don't forget to post computing activities in your school or community here: codeweek.eu
Some new CodeWeek resources and live lessons here:
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www.digitall.charity/digitalllive
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Where did all of the teachers end up? It seems to have gone very quiet in here again.

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We have a vacancy for a Computer Science teacher in Liverpool, located very close to the city centre. Please see this link or NSTCareers on X for more info. Happy to answer any Q's. Can #TeamCompSci colleagues please help spread the word - thanks!
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Just working through a Course Companion for Application Development - what are the best diagrams you've seen of different software development models? Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, Rapid Throwaway?

I've just set up a starter pack for ICT & Computing teachers - message me or reply here to be added! go.bsky.app/JQJ9p4D

Right, I think we're following all of the ICT and Computing teachers on Bluesky. Did we miss anyone?

Followed a few from #TeamCompSci - who else should we follow on here?

Become a published author - get a £75 bonus (on publication of your first resource) - register at www.publishmenow.co.uk with referral id 123.

Teachers of ICT and Computing: Become a published author and get a £75 bonus on the publication of your first resource. QUOTE referral id 123. Register here: publishmenow.co.uk/authordataba...

Or you can go back to the old place: x.com/ZigZagComput...

Or the Facebook Group for Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Data Analytics (H119) from 2025, if that's what you'll be teaching: www.facebook.com/groups/canda...

The Facebook Group for Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Application Development is open for teachers now! www.facebook.com/groups/canap...