At the chalk-face
At the Chalk Face is a no-nonsense podcast from Craig’n’Dave, tackling real issues in education. Expect honest chat about pedagogy, classroom practice, and what actually works — from two ex-teachers still embedded in the world of schools. Not just for computer science teachers — this one’s for every educator.
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At the chalk Face: Inception of the Festival of Computing
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At the chalk Face: Inception of the Festival of Computing
The Festival of Computing 2026!
Join us Wednesday, 1st July 2026, at Bromsgrove School for the Festival of Computing 2026 – a fantastic CPD event in the UK dedicated to secondary computing teachers.
In this special episode of At the Chalkface, Craig and Dave take a trip down memory lane to share the story behind the Festival of Computing. From early visits to major edtech events like BETT, to recognising a gap for practical, teacher-focused CPD, they reveal how the idea for the festival was born.
💡 Why traditional edtech events weren’t always delivering what teachers really needed
👩🏫 The importance of practical, classroom-ready professional development
🤝 The power of bringing computing teachers together in one place
🚀 How the Festival of Computing has grown into the must-attend event for the computing education community
The festival is all about real teaching, real classrooms, and real conversations with fellow computing teachers. Expect inspiring talks, hands-on CPD sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others who understand life at the chalkface.
🗓 Wednesday 1 July 2026
📍 Bromsgrove School
🎟 Find out more and get your tickets:
https://craigndave.org/conference/
If you’re a secondary computing teacher, this is the one CPD event you won’t want to miss.
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