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The National Museum of Computing: your teacher guide to a memorable school trip

Published on: 24/09/2026

Planning a computing school trip? Here’s what to expect at The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park plus packages, timings and tips.

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Teaching cybersecurity with real-life examples (and a free lesson to try)

Published on: 01/09/2026

Teach cybersecurity through real-life examples that actually stick. This long-form post explains why abstract definitions fall flat, how to build calm scepticism in teenagers and includes a free classroom-ready lesson to try.

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What are the best computing cover lessons for KS3 and GCSE Computer Science?

Published on: 26/07/2026

Choose cover lessons that are paper-based, teacher-led and include a script plus built-in marking so pupils get feedback and the cover teacher can run it confidently.

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