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A not-for-profit transforming computing education through play. Powered by Ukie, together with Nintendo. www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk

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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 23h
Every month we will be releasing a free CPD video for Computing teachers on our YouTube channel, which teachers can access anywhere. To start we have the incredible Professor Michael Kölling talking about coding and how to teach it in school. Watch the full video here: zurl.co/I9JIQ
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Professor Michael Kölling - Programming isn't hard
Learning to program isn't hard, it's boring. In this talk from Digital Schoolhouse's Playful Computing Conference (June 2026), Michael Kölling from King's Co...
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What happens when a tournament venue closes two days before the event? Despite disruptions in Leicester and London this year, in-person attendance at our Regional Qualifiers actually grew - from 77% to 81% - and 195 students still took part directly across all seven cities. #DigitalSchoolhouse
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We asked every teacher who worked with us this year one question: would you recommend Digital Schoolhouse to a colleague? 100% said yes. 💯 📅 Book a workshop for your school here: zurl.co/ht8QX #DigitalSchoolhouse
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This year we launched Mission 2030 - a commitment to reach every school in the UK by the end of the decade. Right now our network covers 77% of UK schools, and in 2025-26 alone we reached 48,130 children across 613 schools. Read the full impact report here: zurl.co/dCCfW
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨 Big news: Digital Schoolhouse is partnering with Roblox Studio to bring free video game creation to UK classrooms! Reaching thousands of schools over the next 12 months, with a dedicated 'unplugged' option for schools without devices or internet. 🎮📖 More here: zurl.co/xqpUL
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our Programme Director, Shahneila Saeed, was delighted to be invited onto the Edufuturists podcast, to talk about ✅How play-based learning is rigorous pedagogy ✅How computing can be taught without a single computer
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Festival of Play London is a go! 300 schoolchildren have descended on University of Westminster for a day of playful computing and creative careers. Magic, prizes and the people that make the world's best computer games - Best. School trip. Ever.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Festival of Play Liverpool is here! The fourth venue of our fifth year tour is well underway at North Liverpool Academy, with even more pupils enjoying playful computing and finding out about creative careers. 4 down, 1 to go, showing children that when it comes to computing, play is the way.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🎮 First time in Wales! We're thrilled that Digital Schoolhouse's Festival of Play in partnership with Electronic Arts is heading to Wales for the very first time - landing at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea!
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
No trains? No problem. When our in-person Ingenuity Day got cancelled due to the extreme weather, we had to adapt quickly. We moved the day onto Gather and managed to deliver a full day of Teacher CPD. Playful tech delivering important learning? Sounds like Digital Schoolhouse to me #teachercpd
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Free Teacher CPD today 🔥 It's hot out there so we've moved out Playful Computing Conference online. Listen to all of these amazing speakers for FREE. Log on here from 10 am: zurl.co/ZedVg #TeacherCPD #PlayfulComputing
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 Big news! The Playful Computing Conference is going online - and it's free for everyone to join! Due to the extreme weather warning, we have moved our Playful Computing Conference online, and as such, we are letting everyone join in on the CPD. Joining online tomorrow at 10 am: zurl.co/PYNDs
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Playful Computing Conference 2026
The Digital Schoolhouse Playful Computing Conference brings together world-leading educators in STEM and Computer Science subjects with cutting-edge video games & edtech industry experts to empower you to deliver the new wave of digital and creative learning.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Digital Schoolhouse were delighted to be featured in The Guardian last week. In a world where virtually every career requires digital literacy, we make sure children aren't left behind. We are proud to be equipping the next generation with the vital tech skills they need to thrive. zurl.co/jUePa
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Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s
As the UK government proposes a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children well
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Festival of Play Belfast is here! The Playful Computing Conference for kids makes it's way to Stranmillis University thanks to Electronic Arts. Innovation, smiles and creative computing, that's why it's the tech conference with less coffee, more ice cream.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🚀 Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of tech in education? Join us at Playful Computing Conference for practical, classroom-ready ideas. Choose the sessions you want and leave with fresh inspiration not information overload. Our 2-4-1 offer allows you to bring a friend for free: zurl.co/PSxqM
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Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged
Eventbrite - Digital Schoolhouse presents Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged - Friday, 26 June 2026 at University Of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Harrow, England. Find event and ticket information.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What if CPD felt energising instead of exhausting? At Playful Computing Conference 2026, you'll build your own schedule from four tracks: ✨ Digital Creativity 🎯 Career Pathways 💷 Cost-Free Computing 🤖 Responsible Computing And to top it off we have a 2-4-1 offer available : zurl.co/kcPfJ
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Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged
Eventbrite - Digital Schoolhouse presents Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged - Friday, 26 June 2026 at University Of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Harrow, England. Find event and ticket information.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Festival of Play Dundee is here! Delighted to be bringing creative computing workshops to the pupils of Scotland. Local companies talking to children about their careers. Innovative lessons showing children how games can teach computing skills. All thanks to EA and Abertay University.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
For five years, our Festival of Play with EA - Electronic Arts has done more than just show children Computing can be fun. It has shown them that people like them make the games they love. Skills, careers and joy – that’s the Festival of Play in a nutshell.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
LAST CHANCE £10 tickets to the Playful Computing Conference ends on 01/016/26 Use the code HALFTERM today to get : 🎓 Classroom-ready content 🗣️Your choice of talks 👋 Networking time and space. zurl.co/Rcw6q
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Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged
Eventbrite - Digital Schoolhouse presents Playful Computing Conference 2026 Computing: Recharged - Friday, 26 June 2026 at University Of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Harrow, England. Find event and ticket information.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Recharge yourself for just £10 This week, with the code HALFTERM you can get £10 tickets for the Playful Computing conference, guaranteeing yourself some space to breathe and grow as educators. But don't just take our word for it, here's what previous attendees have said: zurl.co/r55y3
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Choose your path. Upskill yourself. Here's the incredible agenda for this year's Playful Computing Conference. With four tracks running simultaneously, you can choose where and when you learn, tailoring your day to you and your classes' needs. £10 tickets with code HALFTERM: zurl.co/yfR9t
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
All of this knowledge for just £10! Find your best teaching self with classroom-ready content, your choice of talks, and space to breathe and grow as educators, use the code HALFTERM today: zurl.co/lBf1A #pcc2026
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Half term = recharge time ☕ Use code HALFTERM to grab your ticket for the Playful Computing Conference 2026 for just £10! 🎮💻 Talks on AI, digital creativity, career pathways & more — from speakers at Raspberry Pi Foundation, Epic Games, Adobe & more! 🔗 zurl.co/YwUyj #TeacherCPD
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Who says school trips can’t be game-changers? Read about the full journey of our Festival of Play today in the Playful Classroom: zurl.co/gtZHE #computing
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Half term = recharge time ☕ Use code HALFTERM to grab your ticket for the Playful Computing Conference 2026 for just £10! 🎮💻 Talks on AI, digital creativity, career pathways & more — from speakers at Raspberry Pi Foundation, Epic Games, Adobe & more! 🔗 zurl.co/Xag7k #TeacherCPD
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
High-impact teaching. Low-impact budget. ✨ Join the Cost-free Computing strand at Playful Computing Conference to discover how to be resourceful, creative, and effective in the classroom - without the heavy price tag. Tickets: zurl.co/uVvn2
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Time to make the gap between the classroom and the real world a lot smaller. We're announcing the speaker line up for our Career Pathways strand at the Playful Computing Conference. Get tickets here: zurl.co/4AfKV #PCC2026
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This week, Digital Schoolhouse are meeting educators across the Caribbean (and appearing on the odd talk show!) to talk about our Max Computing book series. Our mission has always been simple: play-based computing for every child, no matter their postcode - or their place on the planet.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Today we are announcing our speakers for the Responsible Computing strand at the Playful Computing Conference! 🌍 Building a Better Future In a rapidly shifting digital landscape, these conversations have never been more important. Join us on 26th June to be involved. #ResponsibleComputing
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We're delighted to announce our speakers for the Digital Creativity strand at the Playful Computing Conference 2026. Discover how technology can be a powerful medium for creativity and problem-solving right across the curriculum. #DigitalCreativity
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Play isn't just for the playground. Because one idea + one class + one lesson is all it takes to start something new. zurl.co/3OYgt #PlayBasedLearning #ComputerScience #DigitalLiteracy #CreativeTeaching
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
48% of students say Digital Creativity is what they most want to learn. Educators and industry have been saying the same for years. AQA's new report makes it clearer than ever: the curriculum needs to catch up. zurl.co/3XleM
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Digitally Native or Digitally Naïve? Rethinking Digital Lite…
A new report from AQA explores levels of digital literacy among young people
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Why have esports in schools? We'll let our national champions tell you why. Their win involved them: ✅Planning as a team ✅ Working together ✅ Analysing the opposition ✅ Improving their skills ✅ Self motivating ✅ Performing under pressure ✅ Iterating and improving ✅ Resilience ✅ Self belief
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Creativity = Careers At our Grand Final on Tuesday, we were also delighted to host a Digital Careers panel, as well as announce the winners of our Creative Careers Competition.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The winning moment! 👑 Congratulations to Dame Allan's Schools for winning our 2026 Splatoon 3 Tournament with Nintendo. From 100s of pupils, 47 schools, 7 Regionals, 2 semis and the Grand Final at Sadler's Wells, it all came down to this. National Champions! 🏆
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Nimmer “Nimmz” Riaz @itsjusnimmz.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We’re baaack!! 🎤🐙👀 #Splatoon3 @bowiethehero.bsky.social @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
And then there were four. Our esports Grand Final is here, and meet the teams battling it out for the title today. Over a thousand pupils, forty nine schools and seven regional qualifiers. Watch the final unfold live at zurl.co/x579C
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1 likes, 0 comments - digschoolhouse on April 21, 2026: "And then there were four. Our esports Grand Final is here, and meet the teams battling it out for the title today. Over a thousand pupils, forty nine schools and seven regional qualifiers. Watch the final unfold live at https://zurl.co/o0ElR".
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Less than 24 hours to go... We're deep into set up for our Esports Grand Final at the Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadlers Wells. You can watch the action live on Twitch at zurl.co/aktaL ⏰ Matches from 11am 🎤 Creative Careers panel 1:30pm 🏆 Creative Careers Competition winners announced
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Need fun computing starters for lessons? Want full playful lessons mapped to the curriculum? Need activities to teach children while having a good time? Digital Schoolhouse has you covered: zurl.co/Cqn03
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Free Playful Computing Resources
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Want to get your pupils excited about computing? Book a free Digital Schoolhouse workshop today. Mapped to the UK curriculum, workshops are suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. Get your pupils the digital skills they need. Book today: zurl.co/glVZr
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Free, Curriculum-Mapped Computing Workshops for KS1-KS4 | Digital Schoolhouse
Fun, free computing workshops for your school Digital Schoolhouse offer free computing workshops mapped to the UK curriculum. Workshops are suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. Content can also be adapted to suit your pupils and curriculum needs.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
What if the games children love could transform how they learn? That's exactly what Digital Schoolhouse does, and we're delighted to be at Games For Change, part of London Games Festival to tell everyone about it! #G4CLondon26
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Starting to plan your summer term trips? Digital Schoolhouse's Festival of Play is coming to venues all across Britain. Join us for free at the playful computing and creative careers conference for 9-14, which 100% of teachers said met or exceeded their expectations: zurl.co/6UGTp
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Festival of Play
Free creative careers and Computing conference for students aged 9 - 14 years, packed with interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and innovative games.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Inspiring teachers = inspiring pupils. With our June Ingenuity Day on the way, we're taking a moment to reflect on what our CPD days offer teachers - a chance to get genuinely excited about Computing and its possibilities, alongside gaining the latest skills to take back to their classrooms. #CPD
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Teachers, ready to recharge? Join us at the University of Westminster on June 26th for a day dedicated to educating with tech! Get fresh classroom content, choose your own sessions, and find the space to grow. 10:00 - 17:00 at the Harrow Campus. Find more details here: zurl.co/v35Lz
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🎮 Teachers, did you know we have FREE computing resources available for every classroom? Workshops, playful CS activities & career inspiration videos - all free to download, no sign-up needed. Backed by research. Powered by play. 💻 👉 zurl.co/bC0d8
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Looking to get your pupils excited about Computing next term? Find your nearest schoolhouse and book a FREE, FUN workshop that hits your curriculum targets. The future of learning is play, contact your local schoolhouse today: zurl.co/JRiYV
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Digital tools become obsolete. Creative thinking doesn't. The thinking behind the tools matters more than the tools themselves, says @dougspecht.bsky.social from the University of Westminster #DigitalCreativity
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Digital Schoolhouse has always been a programme by teachers, for teachers. As part of our commitment to them, we offer three Ingenuity Days a year where we deliver CPD to our teachers, as well as showing them that the teaching they do can lead to careers pupils can have in the video game industry.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This year our school esports tournament reached thousands of pupils across 48 schools in three countries. And we don't just get told how it inspires them. We see it with our own eyes. Want to see it for yourself? Come to our Grand Final, 21st April, Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler's Wells.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Teachers, ready to recharge? Join us at the University of Westminster on June 26th for a day dedicated to educating with tech! Get fresh classroom content, choose your own sessions, and find the space to grow. 10:00 - 17:00 at the Harrow Campus. Find more details here: zurl.co/v35Lz
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