At the chalk Face: Inception of the Festival of Computing

At the chalk Face: Inception of the Festival of ComputingThe 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 communityThe 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.👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of At the Chalkface, where we talk all things computing education.#FestivalOfComputing #ComputingTeacher #ComputerScienceTeacher #CPDForTeachers #ComputingEducation #CraigAndDave #AtTheChalkface #craigndave