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AI in education: a practical starting point for teachers

AI is already shaping education, but many teachers are still unsure where to start. If you’re curious (or cautious) about AI, the new AI Confidence CPD modules could be a great first step.

Created by BCS, in partnership with The Hg Foundation, Microsoft and Cognizant, this free CPD is designed specifically for staff in schools and colleges. The first module, Getting Started with AI in Education, takes around 45–60 minutes and covers what AI really is, how common tools work, practical classroom uses, and key safety and ethical considerations. It also includes the opportunity to try out AI tools during the module.

It’s practical, grounded in real scenarios, and aimed at building confidence without adding pressure. A helpful introduction for anyone wanting a clearer, more informed understanding of AI in education.

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Find your Regional Community today!

Did you know? Our Regional Communities are ready to join, connecting computing educators and industry professionals across the UK.

If you're not already involved with your regional community, it's the best place to stay up to date with what’s happening in your area, and find ready-to-use resources and ideas, hear about events and workshops near you, and connect with others.

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Primary Resource of the Month: Artificial Intelligence - 5 lesson computing unit for Y5/6

Support children to build their understanding, confidence and curiosity as the explore artificial intelligence

Secondary Resource of the Month: Year 6 - 7 Transition - Code breaking activity

This month Becci has chosen a CAS resource, Year 6 - 7 Transition - Code breaking activity, as the Secondary Resource of the month. This is a great activity to do when year 6 visit your secondary school for the day. It can be done with or without computers and gets them using their computational thinking skills.

Upcoming Online Community events

CAS Secondary: If Year 7 Are Doing the New GCSE, What Should KS3 Look Like?

This session will support teachers and curriculum leaders to make confident, defensible decisions about Key Stage 3 computing during a period of uncertainty. Rather than attempting to predict future GCSE requirements or pausing curriculum development, we will explore how to design a purposeful and coherent KS3 curriculum that remains rigorous, engaging, and educationally sound.

Event starts 6th July @ 4:15pm

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CAS AI: AI and Agency: Helping Young People Think for Themselves

With AI becoming an increasingly common part of children's lives, how can we help learners use these tools thoughtfully while maintaining their independence and decision-making skills?

In this session, Vidminas Vizgirda from the University of Oxford will share insights from the CHAILD project, exploring how AI can support, not replace, young people's agency through practical examples, resources and discussion.

Event starts 13th July @ 4:15pm

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CAS Secondary: Exploring Kita – A New Computing Workspace for Schools

Are you looking for an alternative to Trinket or Replit, or a simpler way to manage programming lessons without switching between multiple platforms?

We'll explore how coding, assessment, AI support and classroom management can be brought together in a single platform, helping teachers spend less time managing technology and more time supporting learning.

Event starts 9th September @ 4:15pm

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