Computing Coordinator Update: Spring 2026

Includes a toolbox of resources to share as a school.

Agenda:

1. Curriculum update including statement from Bridget Phillipson (January 2026)

2. Visual Communication: its role and opportunities for schools and staff 3. FREE Canva Edu. update including Canva Code

4. BETT 2026: Prizewinners and implications for schools

5. Instagram: Safeguarding updates for schools, families and students

6. CAS resource of the month for January from Richard Smith

7. SEND videos to support schools (up to date and for the UK)

8. National priorities for Computing + opportunities for schools

9. Scratch template for 2026 Winter Olympics (over 1000 templates available)

10. National coding competition that may interest your schools

11. AI in 2026: Making a plan that is both innovative and safe

12. Date of Summer meeting and evaluation