Craig’n’Dave

Less prep. More great CS lessons 🚀

The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre is fully aligned to GCSE & A Level exam boards & packed with teaching resources that just work — no last-minute panic, no reinventing the wheel

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We’ve just published the CPD list for the Festival of Computing & honestly, it’s one of our strongest line-ups yet!

Some sessions are already filling up, so get your spot now!

👉 Tickets: craigndave.org/product/fest...

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Discover how we combine video, handwritten notes, & Smart Revise to help students remember, process, and apply knowledge in GCSE and A-Level computer science.

Read the full blog 👉 craigndave.org/handwriting-...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LearningByHand #Education #TeachingTips

Have you subscribed to At the chalk-face yet?

At The Chalk Face is our YouTube home for teachers, by teachers – where Craig’n’Dave’s magic comes to life!

👉 www.youtube.com/@thechalkface

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YouTube video by At the chalk-face At the chalk face: Is Ofsted copying and pasting inspection reports?

👀 Ever read an Ofsted report and thought… “I’ve definitely seen that paragraph before”?

Craig & Dave unpack copy-paste reports, woolly sentences, and the irony of teachers doing the same! 😅

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/di7uDU-U8mc

#Ofsted #TeacherLife #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Education

🚨 Smart Revise update – Friday night 🚨

Smart Revise will be briefly offline at 11pm GMT on Fri 13th Feb while we make some updates 🛠️

We’ll have everything back up and running as quickly as possible. Thanks!

— The Craig’n’Dave Team

#SmartRevise #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

🍛 Festival of Computing – Curry Supper
Sponsored by @vexroboticsasia.bsky.social

📍30 June 7–10pm Bromsgrove School

🎟️ Festival ticket or presenter required.
Limited spaces – book now!

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#FestivalOfComputing2026 #VEXRobotics

🏡 Festival of Computing 2026 – Stay On-Site!

Single ensuite rooms at Bromsgrove School on 30th June — breakfast included. Perfect for festival-goers who want to skip the travel! Book early – spaces are limited!

£61.50 per room

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#FestivalOfComputing2026 #BromsgroveSchool

🎟️ Tickets for the Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 are NOW available!

📅 1 July 2026 📍 Bromsgrove School

Co-founded & hosted by Bromsgrove School, headline sponsor @aqaeducation.bsky.social

Tickets & info ➡️ craigndave.org/conference/

#FestivalOfComputing2026 #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

At the chalk-face Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...

Computer Science teachers, educators, & school tech geeks 👋

At the Chalk Face is our YouTube space for proper conversations about education — the wins, the challenges, and everything in between.

👉 Subscribe now - www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f...

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YouTube video by At the chalk-face At the chalk face: Too much pushback on exclusions?

Do schools get too much pushback when they exclude students… or are they being asked to do the impossible? 🤔🏫

Craig & Dave dig into the reality of exclusions.

🎥 Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/Kjyt_ugeIjw

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave

🚨Smart Revise update🚨

Smart Revise is getting some updates & will go offline briefly from 11pm TONIGHT while we make the additions!

We’ll have everything back up and running as soon as possible.

Thanks for your patience

— The Craig’n’Dave Team 🫶

#SmartRevise #TeamCompSci

YouTube video by At the chalk-face At the chalk face: Fail an Ofsted inspection for safeguarding | Should mobiles be banned in schools?

📱 Should schools really fail an Ofsted safeguarding inspection because of mobile phones?

Dave & Kat unpack the headlines, the politics, and the classroom reality.

🎥 Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkP...

#AtTheChalkface #Ofsted #UKTeachers #EdTech #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

Is the Online Safety Act keeping us safe or just going too far? 🤔
From face scans to VPN surges, we dig into what it really means for digital freedom.

👉 Read more: craigndave.org/online-safet...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #OnlineSafety

Less prep. More great CS lessons 🚀

The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre is fully aligned to GCSE & A Level exam boards & packed with teaching resources that just work — no last-minute panic, no reinventing the wheel

Check it out 👉 craigndave.org/resource-cen...

#CraignDave #TeamCompSci

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave How is your charging port waterproof?

Dropped your phone in water? 😱📱

Don’t panic — your charging port’s smarter than you think! Moisture sensors, USB handshakes & water-repelling coatings save the day. 💦

Watch the full video: youtu.be/YtCgIkUdMb4?...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

Why does QWERTY look like a keyboard mash? 🤯
Blame typewriters, not your typing skills.

👉 Read the blog - craigndave.org/why-do-we-us...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #QWERTYExplained

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave Why does your phone get dimmer in the sun?

Why does your phone go dim in the sun? ☀️

It’s not lazy – it’s surviving! Heat, OLED protection & battery safety all play a part. 📱💨

Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/wYdHj...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave Craig'n'Dave Unscripted November 2025: Chaos, Teacher Shoutouts & Sneaky Smart Revise Hints!

👀 Have you watched the latest Craig & Dave Unscripted?

Teacher shoutouts, Smart Revise updates & a peek behind the scenes at the team making all the CS magic happen!

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/Nqitvp0jqJ4

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience

At the chalk-face Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...

🚀 Hey CS teachers! Want tips, tricks, and resources to teach smarter, not harder?

Check out our YouTube channel, At The Chalk Face!

Made by teachers, for teachers. 🎯 Subscribe now!

👉 www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f...

#CraignDave #TeamCompSci #CSEd #teachers #atthechalkface

🎄 Our December Unscripted video is coming! 🎄

Want your class or a teacher to get a festive shout-out in our December episode?

Email us your shout-out - admin@craigndave.co.uk

✨ If you’re sending a photo, please include written permission to use it in the video! 🫶

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave

🎉 GCSE & A Level Computer Science teachers, meet your new best friend… The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre!

👉 craigndave.org/product/crai...

Fully aligned to ALL exam boards, it’s packed with everything you need to plan, teach, and assess with confidence!

#CraignDave #CSEd #TeamCompSci

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave Do we really even use database normalisation?

💾 Database normalisation: neat on paper, messy in real life!

Discover why speed sometimes beats perfection in real-world systems.

Watch here 👉 youtube.com/shorts/vfWIv...
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

🚨 Smart Revise update 🚨

Smart Revise is getting some new content for OCR J277 & Cambridge 9618 courses.

The system will be unavailable TONIGHT from 11pm for a short time while we make the updates.

We'll have it back up & running asap!

The Craig’n’Dave Team

#SmartRevise #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave Why do batteries get worse over time?

🔋 Why does your phone battery get worse over time? Stress, heat, and chemical reactions slowly rob it of charge. Treat it gently, keep it cool, and accept its limits! 😅

Watch the full video 👉 youtube.com/shorts/ZRRNH...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #BatteryScience #TechExplained

YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave Why does a weak signal drain your battery?

📱 Weak signal = battery panic! Your phone screams at towers, retransmits data, and burns juice like crazy 😅

Find out why 👉 youtube.com/shorts/-VC5n...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #PhoneBattery

📚 Looking for a complete teaching companion for GCSE & A Level Computer Science?

The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre has EVERYTHING you need!

Get your access here - craigndave.org/product/crai...

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YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave What is refactoring?

🛠️ Refactoring = spring cleaning for your code! Same functionality, cleaner structure, fewer bugs. 😎

Watch the full video 👉 youtube.com/shorts/p_K4e...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #CodingTips #Refactoring

YouTube video by At the chalk-face At the chalk face: High expectations from the first minute

⏰ The first minute matters!
We share how to set high expectations from the moment students walk in — calm, confident & consistent.

🎥 Watch the latest At the Chalkface episode: youtu.be/fTaZ5gr4hQw

#CraigAndDave #AtTheChalkface #TeacherTips #SmartRevise #EducationUK

Smart Revise has won the @teachsecondary.bsky.social Award for Curriculum Improvement🏆

Judge @NikkiCuSmith “The link between getting a question wrong & being directed instantly to a resource to re-learn will prove invaluable for learners”

We are over the moon! Thank you! 🫶

#TeachAwards