Nichola Wilkin Ltd | Computer Science resources for busy teachers

Have you checked out the Computing Classroom membership?

Future-Proof Your Lesson Planning

Computing Teacher Tips

These posts are written by a former Head of Department and independent resource publisher. They’re here to help you think more clearly about teaching computing without guilt, hustle or overwhelm.

Trusted by thousands of teachers, with over 2 million resource downloads.

Future-proof your lesson planning
Published on: 21/08/2026

Pupils switching off in computing? It’s not you, it’s the plan. Learn why traditional lesson planning fails and how context-first planning makes lessons relevant, cohesive and easier to adapt. Watch the webinar.

WorkLesson ideasPedagogy
How can I stop working in the evenings as a teacher (without falling behind)?
Published on: 08/08/2026

Stop working in the evenings by protecting one fixed night each week, using a 10-minute close-down routine and “80% lesson” planning. Includes DfE workload stats, a comparison table and quick FAQs. Find out how you can make this a reality ...

Work
What documents do I need for a KS3 computing curriculum plan and how do I write them fast?
Published on: 27/07/2026

A quick guide to KS3 computing curriculum documents: a Year 7 to 9 sequence plan, National Curriculum coverage check, website curriculum map and an intent, implementation and impact narrative with a fast way to write them consistently.

WorkComputer Science
Why rest matters for teacher mental health and wellbeing this Easter
Published on: 24/03/2026

Feeling guilty about resting this Easter? This blog explores teacher wellbeing, holiday guilt and why proper rest can help you return next term with more energy, clarity and confidence.

Work
AI Escape Room The Museum of Mistakes
Computer Science Lessons with Nichola Wilkin Ltd

Empowering computing teachers with accessible, quality computer science lessons.

© 2026 Nichola Wilkin Ltd