Central hub for all things Computing Science
Over 200 hours of free high quality pick up & play BGE resources
Complete with lesson plans & teacher notes
Collated relevant videos, book, classroom tools, coding websites
Departmental spending ideas, pedagogy, teacher tips, student opportunities & more
A Google account will provide the most straightforward access to our teaching resources. Once we have verified you are a teacher we will add you to our STACS resources Hub.
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BGE Resources
Pick up and play, made by Computing Science teachers. Including teachers note, lesson plans, Computing Science specific pedagogy throughout, mix of activities.
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BGE Curriculum Plan
Some inspiration for your BGE curriculum overview plan. Includes drag and drop blocks that are hyperlinked to our pick up and play resources. Along with other ideas for potential topics so you can mix and match and support your own BGE design.
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Classroom Tools
Useful classroom tools that can be used to help add engagement, interactivity and enhance Computing Science lessons. Along with ideas how these could be used in lessons.
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Coding Websites
Useful coding websites to help add engagement, interactivity and enhance Computing Science lessons, cover lessons, coding clubs or for pupils who want to learn more.
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Pedagogy
A list of Computing Science specific pedagogy.
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Student Opportunities
We will keep this area updated with opportunities for pupils such as competitions, college & university open days, apprenticeships and more.
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Teachers Tips
There is a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience in the Computing Science community here is the place where we can share this together.
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Courses of Interest
A list of some Computing Science related courses that may be of interest to you.
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Videos for Classroom
Looking for a good video around a particular topic or concept? We have pulled together over 120 for you here and tagged where they are relevant to the curriculum.
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Calendar of Events
We will keep you updated with Computing Science related events from competitions for pupils, open day, annual events, festival and professional development opportunities for teachers etc.
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Books
Books for different age groups from 4 years old to 17+ ideal for your library or classroom. Along with books for lesson inspiration, classroom practice and pedagogy.
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Spending Ideas
Looking for inspiration of what to build up the physical equipment for your classes? We've created a list of some ideas along with links, unit price and total cost for class set.
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#CSSConnect Event
Looking to bring CS teachers from your council together to ideas and lessons learnt?
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Skills Swap
Join our knowledge sharing network. STACS will connect teachers looking for particular skills so we can get ideas, learn and help each other.