News & Updates
We recently caught up with Laura, who supported her school to complete our I Belong programme, to see how she got on, and why she thinks it's important more students study computer science.
18 JANUARY 2024
Roshni Modhvadia, Researcher at the Ada Lovelace Institute discusses current public perspectives on AI and why we need to empower young people in AI decision-making processes.
15 JANUARY 2024
We have hand-picked units from the Teach Computing Curriculum across key stage 3 that align with topics and pedagogical approaches most likely to support girls’ engagement with the subject.
11 JANUARY 2024
We recently caught up with Pete, who has supported his school to complete our I Belong programme, to see how he got on.
08 JANUARY 2024
We recently caught up with Helen, who supported her school to complete our I Belong programme, to see how she got on, and why she thinks it's important more students study computer science.
28 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We've published the results of a project that explored the use of a teaching approach called peer instruction in secondary schools with Year 8 (pupils aged 12 to 13), with the aim of increasing girls’ engagement in computing lessons and study choices.
24 AUGUST 2022
Today's evaluation report shares the results of the Pair Programming intervention. It explores whether using a teaching approach called pair programming has a positive impact on girls' attitudes towards computing.
07 JULY 2022
Today we have published the first of a series of evaluation reports for the Gender Balance in Computing programme. This first evaluation report concerns the feasibility of our pilot study of a teaching approach based on storytelling in key stage 1.
10 MAY 2022
Culturally relevant pedagogy is a framework that emphasises valuing all learners' knowledge, heritage and ways of learning. By drawing on students' own experiences and cultural knowledge you can ensure that the computing curriculum is relevant, engaging and accessible to all.
25 NOVEMBER 2021
Hayley Leonard shares how we can demonstrate the importance of computing for helping others and improving society, with the aim of keeping more girls and women engaged in the subject.
03 NOVEMBER 2021
The Computer Science Student-Centred Instructional Continuum (CS-SCIC) was created for professional development to help teachers understand their choices when designing learning activities for teaching programming (Waite & Liebe, 2021).
30 SEPTEMBER 2021
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have cast our net further afield than usual (much further!) to speak to Asawari Shiposkar, an inspirational educator based in Mumbai, India. Asawari has over 25 years of experience as a teacher, academic, trainer, author, researcher, and consultant.
08 MARCH 2021
Applications are now open for schools to gain recognition for their work to encourage young people to engage with computer science and develop cyber security skills.
22 FEBRUARY 2021
Hayley Leonard explores the role that emotions play during problem solving in programming.
14 DECEMBER 2020
To celebrate two years of the NCCE, we are running a fantastic competition to give away a class set of 10 Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop Kits to one lucky teacher!
16 NOVEMBER 2020
It is with some excitement that we can announce that, after several months of working behind the scenes, our Gender Balance in Computing (GBIC) programme is reopening today!
03 NOVEMBER 2020
An inventor, computer scientist, and engineer, Mark E. Dean has spent his career working to make computers more accessible and powerful. His groundbreaking work has made a lasting impact on the way we use computers today.
26 OCTOBER 2020
Ada Lovelace Day was founded in 2009 to raise awareness of the achievements of women in STEM. In this article, we take a closer look at the person behind the celebration...
13 OCTOBER 2020
Katharine Childs shares a simple way that teachers can find out what their learners think about computing, and provides suggested resources to address misconceptions and inspire more girls about computing.
16 SEPTEMBER 2020
Katharine Childs takes a look at some gender differences in tinkering with software and hardware and how this influences beginner coding activities.
05 AUGUST 2020
Hello! It's the last week of our home teaching programme and we are SO PROUD to have supported over 80,000 of you to keep learning about computing over the last three months.
13 JULY 2020
Hello! It's the penultimate week of our home teaching programme and, as always, we are here to support students of all age groups and abilities to learn about computing.
06 JULY 2020
It's week 10 of our home teaching programme. This week's activities include chatbots, bedroom battleships, and tracking the international space station!
29 JUNE 2020
It's week 9 of our home teaching programme and, as always, we are here to support all student age groups and abilities to learn about computing.
22 JUNE 2020
It's week 8 of our home teaching programme and, honestly, we can't believe how quickly the time has gone.
15 JUNE 2020
Hello and welcome to week 7 of our home teaching programme! This week is a re-boot of sorts because we run our schemes of work in six week blocks.
08 JUNE 2020
In the next article in our series about gender balance in computing, Katharine Childs explores the use of computing for social good to solve real-world problems.
03 JUNE 2020
Hello! We're back for another action-packed week of home teaching lessons to support you and your students.
01 JUNE 2020
Hello and welcome! We're up early and ready for week 5 of our Home teaching programme.
25 MAY 2020