News & Updates
Join us in York for a range of primary residential computing CPD this Spring term! Whether you're an Early Careers Teacher (ECT), a new leader or an established computing leader, then we have a course for you.
22 DECEMBER 2023
Tailored specifically for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in primary and secondary education, our upcoming webinar series will empower you to confidently navigate the intricacies of teaching computing as you embark on your career.
19 DECEMBER 2023
Alan Harrison, National Specialist for Secondary Computing Leadership, looks at how we can use the new plethora of Generative AI tools to help with planning, teaching and learning.
15 DECEMBER 2023
We’ve created a guidance booklet on the GCSE options process to encourage more students, particularly girls, to consider choosing it as one of their option subjects.
12 DECEMBER 2023
The long-awaited arrival of the 12 Days of Computing is here! What could be a better way to participate than incorporating some fresh, festive-themed resources into your lessons? Here, you can find all the resources we will go on to share, as and when they are released.
06 DECEMBER 2023
Alan Harrison, National Specialist for Secondary Computing Leadership and the National Centre for Computing Education, discusses teaching about (generative) AI and what role it should play in education.
06 DECEMBER 2023
Join the National Centre for Computing Education’s Specialists Claire Garside and Pam Jones during this short webinar, where you’ll be able to explore strategies for your upcoming GCSE option events.
01 DECEMBER 2023
Join us for 12 Days of Computing! From December 1, we are excited to be showcasing brand-new festive themed resources, exciting upcoming CPD, and (most importantly) a range of prizes for you to get your hands on!
24 NOVEMBER 2023
Isaac Computer Science is the free online platform for students and teachers and is part of the National Centre for Computing Education. Explore the range of events on offer and how both you and your pupils can benefit from the platform.
23 NOVEMBER 2023
The National Centre for Computing Education has appointed leading practitioners and industry representatives from across the tech and digital sectors to support its ongoing strategic direction and aims.
16 NOVEMBER 2023
Simon Roberts, Secondary Computing Lead at the National Centre of Computing Education, discusses how you can maximise your students' success this mock exam season through attending our tailored exam board residentials.
15 NOVEMBER 2023
To mark the start of Green Careers Week, we look at how technological innovation is helping businesses shape sustainable goals and the environmental and social responsibility required to tackle global challenges like the climate change crisis.
06 NOVEMBER 2023
We are very excited to announce that we are expanding our residential offer at the National STEM Learning Centre! Enjoy a visit to the historic city of York and return to the classroom inspired and full of new knowledge.
18 OCTOBER 2023
Phil Wickins, National Specialist for Primary Computing Leaders at the NCCE, discusses the importance of becoming a primary computing leader, and shines a light on just some of the resources, courses, and events that can help you along the way.
17 OCTOBER 2023
Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women's achievements in STEM, while also highlighting the social disparities that persist in these fields. It serves as a reminder of the need for diversity and inclusion to create a more equitable future in science and technology.
10 OCTOBER 2023
Join us as we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth this October! This year, we are honouring the incredible black women who have made their mark in computing. From self-taught developers to space engineers, their stories will inspire and empower us all.
28 SEPTEMBER 2023
We are excited to launch our enrichment offer for the 2023/2024 academic year. Our enrichment offer provides an excellent opportunity for teachers and students to enjoy a dynamic and engaging learning experience. How will you get involved?
18 SEPTEMBER 2023
Dave Gibbs, Education Strategy Lead at STEM Learning, explores the digital divide in the UK and how education can play a central role in closing the gap.
12 SEPTEMBER 2023
National Coding Week is just around the corner, commencing on the 18 September, and we couldn't be more excited to share our resources and CPD courses to get you inspired! This year’s theme is artificial intelligence, where a focus will be placed on exploring the benefits, concerns, and implications of this growing field. This National Coding Week, why not complete our brand new online course 'Introduction to Machine Learning and AI'? You'll learn how to demonstrate several working machine lear
30 AUGUST 2023
We are very excited to announce the launch of our refreshed Physical Computing Kits this Autumn term! Our kits are an amazing way to boost engagement within the classroom for both students and teachers alike. The kits provide students with a hands-on experience of computing using different resources, enabling them to enrich their learning in a fun and engaging way. For teachers, they can provide an excellent experience for their students, with additional support available from their local Comput
29 AUGUST 2023
This year’s GCSE and A level exam results have now been revealed, with some real positives to celebrate for computing and computer science. However, girls heavily remain underrepresented in this high-demand subject.
24 AUGUST 2023
Are you looking to capture the Women's World Cup fever whilst developing your pupils’ computational thinking? We’ve collated computing resources you can adapt and use in your classroom to inspire fun, football-themed end-of-term activities!
17 JULY 2023
Not enough girls study computer science which is holding them back from rewarding technology careers. We're on a mission to change that - will you join us?
22 JUNE 2023
Get ready to make this the summer of computing and supercharge your computer science knowledge and pedagogy.
19 JUNE 2023
The interest for studying computing and computer science is rising amongst the current generation of students - Ofqual's latest report into the number of students studying GCSE, AS and A level shows.
02 JUNE 2023
Richard is the Computing Lead for his primary school which is based in the Isle of Wight, as well as a CAS lead. We spoke with Richard to learn more about his experience with the Primary Certificate and using the NCCE resources within the classroom.
18 MAY 2023
We are excited to work together with Micro:bit and BBC to provide training to teachers on how to use micro:bits in their primary classrooms. With micro:bits you will be able to enhance pupils' learning of the computing curriculum and support their learning in other subject areas.
15 MAY 2023
To support secondary computer science teachers’ professional development needs, we have put together lists of our quality assured courses under specific themes.
28 APRIL 2023
Launching electronic versions of the KS2 summative assessments from the Teach Computing Curriculum - now available as both Google and Microsoft Form templates.
19 APRIL 2023
Designed to help teachers track student progress, these quality assured question banks can be used with key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science students across 10 topic areas.
12 APRIL 2023
It's the start of a new chapter for the National Centre, and to mark this exciting milestone, we are sharing the latest developments from the programme and what you can expect next.
03 APRIL 2023
We are excited to announce that bookings are now available for online courses starting from 3 April 2023, following the transition to where these are hosted and delivered.
13 MARCH 2023
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women and call for gender parity. In this blog, we discuss key women in computing over the years and resources to help encourage more girls to choose computer science at GCSE and A level.
08 MARCH 2023
An interview with Allen Tsui who has completed all three of the Teach Computing certificates. In this blog, he discusses his background and how he got into teaching computing, along with his experience on the NCCE CPD.
03 MARCH 2023
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chat bot which was first developed in late 2022. There is a debate around whether it is beneficial or harmful to learning. In this blog, Adam Little (professional development lead at Stem Learning) discusses the use and effectiveness.
02 MARCH 2023
We are currently transitioning our online CPD programme to the MyLearning platform, where courses will be hosted from 1 April 2023.
24 FEBRUARY 2023
Support SEND pupils in their learning of computer science – join our SEND Computing Conference on Friday 17 March 2023 (9.30am – 4pm) at the National STEM Learning Centre in York.
17 FEBRUARY 2023
The National Centre for Computing Education is going through an exciting period of change. We've been working to evolve our brand to create a cohesive identity that works alongside improvements to the user journey.
06 FEBRUARY 2023
This spring term, we’re excited to be expanding our residential offer at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. Following your feedback to extend our offer beyond the Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) programme, we’ve launched a number of new residentials.
02 FEBRUARY 2023
Safer Internet Day takes place on 7 February and is a chance to highlight how young people can build healthier relationships with online activities such as gaming, messaging and emailing carried out using internet services. We’ve collated a range of useful resources to help you plan your lessons.
25 JANUARY 2023
Enhance your computing knowledge by attending one or more of our CPD courses throughout the February half term.
23 JANUARY 2023
We're delighted to launch our annual impact report, which showcases how the NCCE has been working to drive forward computing education across England and our key achievements from the last four years.
20 JANUARY 2023
We are excited to launch our 2023 spring term residential CPD programme, taking place in York at the National STEM Learning Centre.
13 JANUARY 2023
Today, we publish findings from research exploring how Computer Science is presented in options booklets and at options evenings — two key points in the GCSE selection process that may contribute to the gender imbalance in the subject.
14 DECEMBER 2022
Today we are sharing the results of the Relevance intervention, which was designed to explore answers to this question, and to specifically investigate whether learning about computing in real-world contexts would increase girls’ intention to study GCSE Computer Science.
29 NOVEMBER 2022
Check out our new, downloadable workbooks from Isaac Computer Science, featuring hundreds of GCSE Computer Science questions to test your students' knowledge.
24 NOVEMBER 2022
Are you looking to improve your Key Stage 3 computing curriculum? Join us in York in March 2023 for our two-day residential course, where you will explore the characteristics of a successful computing curriculum.
22 NOVEMBER 2022
When female pupils participate in non-formal computing initiatives, they may not see how this learning relates to them achieving their long-term goals. This intervention aimed to address this barrier by focusing on strengthening the links between non-formal and formal learning within schools.
01 NOVEMBER 2022
Physical computing can promote a broader perspective, bridging learners’ theoretical knowledge of how the hardware works and their program writing skills. It may be something to consider introducing into your school and this blog will explain how and why you should.
24 OCTOBER 2022
Today we are publishing the evaluation report for the next intervention from a series of interventions designed to address various barriers to girls’ uptake in computing.
14 OCTOBER 2022