Phil Wickins

BETT UK 2026 I’ve heard quite a few people talk about their BETT experience so far, some their first time, others are veterans of the British Education Technology and Training show. The overriding feeling…

My thoughts on #BETTUK2026 (you may find them slightly controversial!) - Did you go? What did you think?
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Day 3 at #BETTUK2026, great people and great technology!

Likewise! Sorry it wasn’t longerer

Day 2 at #BETTUK2026 so much to see!!!

Up at #BETTUK2026 for the next three days, loads to see and hear! I’m really interested in AI in the classroom…

The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026 (now 2027!) News flash: We are very sorry to tell you that the Big Computing Leadership Conference cannot go ahead on the planned date of the 13th January 2026 due to unforeseen issues with the venue space at …

The Big Computing Leadership Conference will be delayed until 2027 due to unforeseen circumstances with host venue, please book on again for free; new date of 12th Jan 2027.
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After school online training – KS2 Scratch and Micro:bit I’ve teamed up with OTSA (Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance) to bring you two KS2 (or KS3 if you’re teaching Scratch and Micro:bits!) after school online training sessions for teach…

Don't forget, Scratch training for Primary teachers this Thursday! Sign up here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/07/07/a...

The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026! I am delighted to announce that tickets for the 3rd annual Big Computing Leadership Conference are available for booking! Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Oxford Brookes University – Free en…

Tickets are now available (and free)!! Book your place now on the Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026! Tuesday 13th Jan in Oxford Brookes Uni:
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Spread the word... #BCLC26 @tigwilliams.bsky.social @httcs.online @eduthingltd.bsky.social @mwimpennys.bsky.social

Fantastic time delivering at #casconf25 yesterday! Good to see old friends @janewaite.bsky.social @duckstar.bsky.social @hanansonya.bsky.social as well as meet new ones @unpluggedtots.bsky.social thanks to @redfernelec.bsky.social for lending me Crumbles!

YouTube video by Phil Wickins Horses - By Rosemary Parrott - Performed by Phil (Chix) Wickins

A friend of mine (sadly now in a hospice) writes poetry, paints pictures, and loves @mchshe.bsky.social! Last week while visiting, I performed one of her poems in my best Michael Sheen voice to cheer her up... let me know if I'm anywhere near his majestic tones!!
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Global Good Awards – Winners! That’s right, you heard correctly! We scooped up a bronze at the Global Good Awards! When I say we, I mean digit<all> charity, whom I’ve been consulting for and creating some fant…

Read more about @digitallcharity.bsky.social and our bronze award here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/09/30/g... @petermarshman.bsky.social

Well done @digitallcharity.bsky.social, we only went and won Bronze at the #globalgoodawards!

Leading Primary Computing with Confidence: Priorities, Plans and Progress! Does this sound like the kind of thing you could do with right now? Have you just become computing subject lead? Or feel like you could do with a refresher; hear what everyone else is doing and get…

Primary Computing Subject Leaders! New to leading computing, or feel like you need some inspiration or support? Take a look! @eduthingltd.bsky.social @eatsleepictrepeat.bsky.social

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After school online training – Scratch and Micro:bit I’ve teamed up with OTSA (Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance) to bring you two after school online training sessions. They last one hour (4 – 5pm) and cost £45 each. Here’s a f…

I've teamed up with OTSA to bring you some after school online training sessions on Scratch and Mircro:bits : rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/07/07/a...

Free Computing Support for Primary, Secondary and MATs schools | Digitall | Peter Marshman ✨ Unlock a World of FREE Computing &amp; STEM Support for Your School! ✨ Are you a Headteacher or Teacher looking to supercharge your Computing curriculum and inspire your students? 🧑‍💻👩‍🔬 At Digit&lt...

Hi all, Digit:all have some sessions setup where schools / trusts / HTs/ teachers can join to find out about all the free support and grants they provide. In these sessions, they also find out what your schools needs are: www.linkedin.com/posts/peterm... @digitallcharity.bsky.social

Leading primary computing - module 1 - Teach Computing Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Consider your curriculum and assessment methods. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

Don't forget, there are some amazing NCCE courses that have now been recorded and put online, rather than live. Still completely free! Take this one for example... you may recognise a familiar face in the videos! @wearecomputing.bsky.social

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Don’t you ever just…. switch off? My kids would probably spend their entire free time on their screens if they could. Coming from a generation where if there was nothing on the TV you wanted to watch, you went and did something els…

Would it be too hard for you to go without your phone for 3 hours? rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/04/23/d...

Free Sketchup CAD design workshop – KS2/3 3D modelling Why CAD? Computer Aided Design (CAD) is specifically mentioned in the Design Technology Curriculum in KS2 and KS3, but also can form part of the wider ‘IT’ objectives within computing. …

KS2 teachers, and KS3 Computing/ DT teachers, Free Sketchup Workshop with me! - 20th May, 4-5pm (3D CAD - KS2/3 Computing and DT - Via Digit:all Charity) @petermarshman.bsky.social @digitallcharity.bsky.social

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This looks totally wicked!!! I love it!!

The Void: Why Boredom Without Screens Is a Gift By Hannah Hagon Picture this: it’s Wednesday, 4 pm, and the Big Screen Switch Off is in an hour. Maybe it’s your first one, maybe you signed up with the family down the road (nothing like a bit of …

Do your kids ever tell you their bored? Is that even a thing anymore? Have screens replaced the lost art of zoning out?
This is a brilliant blog post written by Hannah Hagon, creator of Unplugged Tots, for my Screens Off initiative... @unpluggedtots.bsky.social
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Unplugged Tots

Check out this fantastic website, especially if you are a computing leader in primary, or an EYFS teacher!

www.unpluggedtots.com

Free Crumble training session! 4 – 5pm on Tuesday 18th March Learn how to wire up a Crumble correctly, code it to make lights flash, buzzers sound, wheels turn, and much more. The first step into a world of exciting robotic projects with your pupils! Click o…

Free Crumble training, online, next Tuesday 4 -5pm,
Important for DT and Computing leads/ teachers!
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Phil Wickins becomes Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council I have recently had the privilege of becoming a Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council 2024/26 for computing in primary schools. If you want to get in touch to explore CPD and leadership deve…

Very proud and privileged to announce that I'm now a Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council in School Improvement 2025-26. Get in touch: what can I do for your school? @southamptoncc.bsky.social #PrimaryComputing - #ComputingEducation rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...

Computing Support for Schools – So What Happens Now? As you may have already heard, the computing education landscape is changing rapidly and is going through a stage of uncertainty. Teach Computing (NCCE) recently announced that the Department for E…

Thanks to all who have already filled this in; final chance this week to fill in survey regarding what you want in terms of computing support: (Please re-post and spread the word if you can! Thanks) rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...

It was lovely to have a friendly face at what potentially was my last ‘in person’ CPD for the NCCE. Thanks for your kind words!

What a fab venue for Computing Leaders CPD today with the awesome @philwickins.bsky.social very sad that it’s the end of an era as the government have cut funding for any more in person courses. Don’t be a stranger Mr Wikins

Some interesting results so far...

So this may be the last face to face CPD I run for the NCCE 😢 If you are near Newbury and are able to get to Shaw House for the day on Tuesday Feb 25th, I'm facilitating 'Leading Primary Computing Module 3' @wearecomputing.bsky.social Message me if you want to come!

Computing Support for Schools – So What Happens Now? As you may have already heard, the computing education landscape is changing rapidly and is going through a stage of uncertainty. Teach Computing (NCCE) recently announced that the Department for E…

If you are a primary school teacher affected by the closure of the computing hubs and discontinuation of free live CPD courses and other supportive resources, please take a minute to have a look at this:
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Please call me ‘2 Star Wickins’ from now on…