In the world of teaching, it's not uncommon to come across topics or areas where you could use a bit of guidance or advice. It's a natural part of the learning process, and it's one of the reasons our community of teachers is so invaluable. But here's the thing – finding the right person with the exact skills or knowledge you need can sometimes be a challenge. That's where the magic of collaboration and community truly shines.

In Scotland, Computing Science faces the largest gender gap among traditional STEM fields, and it's been a persistent challenge for far too long. Visibility of female role models in STEM subjects is so important to help encourage girls into these areas.

We need tutors with energy, experience of teaching N5 and/or Higher and enthusiasm for any or all of the topics to deliver this years teacher upskilling programme.

We are proud of what we have accomplished and grateful for all the teachers who have provided requests and feedback over the year.

We recently had our first CSSConnect event in collaboration with CSS, hosted by Tony Harkins at St. Aloysius College.

We are so excited that our Advanced Higher Upskilling pilot went live this month!

Upskilling programme for computing science teachers ‘vital to future of our tech industry’

We hope you had a restful and well deserved break. A special thank you to the teachers who have provided feedback on the site and resources we have provided so far. STACS site very much belongs to the Computing Science community. If there is something that you would like to see get in touch and if we can help we will.

STACS are leading the development of a national upskilling plan for Computing Science teachers in Scotland starting with Advanced Higher pilot running early 2023.

Become a member of STACS and let us know what you would like to see, so together we can help advance Computing Science in Scotland.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science (STACS) is a new teacher-led organisation that is aimed at supporting and working with the Computing Science teacher community to help advance Computing Science in Scotland.

We are so excited to launch STACS, the new teacher-led initiative! We have been working closely with the STACS reference group to identify the needs of the teachers on the ground and has helped shaped STACS activities to support teachers delivering Computing Science so far.