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The Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 Tickets Are Now Available!

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for the Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 are officially available! Co-founded and hosted by […]

2 February 2026

The Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 is coming!

The Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing returns on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at the prestigious Bromsgrove School (B61 7DU), and sponsored […]

29 January 2026

Why are school exclusions rising? Causes, challenges, and solutions for teachers

Permanent exclusions in English schools have reached record highs, with nearly 11,000 pupils excluded in 2023-24—more than double the figure […]

17 January 2026

What is Endianness?

Welcome to the quirky world of endianness — a classic computing debate that’s as petty as indenting code with tabs versus spaces or whether ketchup belongs in the fridge.

15 January 2026

Does anyone still use low-level code?

Low-level programming isn’t dead — it quietly powers the devices we rely on every day, from cars to toasters. If you love digging into game engines, compilers, or hardware drivers, your skills are more essential than ever.

14 January 2026

Should AI have morals?

Should AI always agree with us, or tell us when we’re wrong? We explore whether artificial intelligence should be kind, or correct — and why the answer really matters.

13 January 2026

What is vibe coding? Is it the future of programming?

Vibe coding lets you tell an AI what you want in plain English—and it writes the code for you. But is it genius productivity or just a confident intern with a wild imagination?

12 January 2026

Trinket is shutting down in June 2026

Time2Code uses Trinket as its online IDE for Python. Unfortunately, that service is shutting down later this year, probably in […]

9 January 2026

What does a GPU actually do?

A GPU isn’t just a graphics chip—it’s like a room full of toddlers with crayons, all scribbling at once to bring your game to life. While CPUs think carefully, GPUs colour fast.

Fail safeguarding if phone used in school?

Should schools fail an Ofsted safeguarding inspection because of mobile phones? We dig into the headlines claiming schools should fail Ofsted if pupils are seen using phones.

Should beginners use AI to code?

Should beginners use AI to help them code? It might seem like a shortcut—but relying on it too soon could stop you learning the skills you actually need.

8 January 2026

Is the Online Safety Act protecting us, or going too far?

The UK’s new Online Safety Act aims to protect young people online, but its sweeping measures are raising big questions about privacy, freedom, and access to information. Is it safeguarding the vulnerable, or simply going too far?

7 January 2026

Why do we still use the qwerty keyboard – even though it makes no sense?

QWERTY might look like a jumbled mess, but it was designed to stop typewriters from jamming—not to slow you down. It’s clunky, outdated, and somehow still everywhere.

6 January 2026

Unlocking the Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre

Discover the Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre — over 4,000 editable GCSE and A-level computer science resources designed by real teachers. Perfect for refreshing lessons, boosting engagement, and saving time in the classroom.

16 December 2025

The biggest curriculum shake-up in a decade – Part 3

Discover what the new Progress 8 and Attainment 8 changes really mean for curriculum planning — and why computing still sits in a tricky spot.
In part three of our CAR breakdown, we unpack the shifts, the challenges, and what they might mean for your department.

28 November 2025

Meet the Team Behind Craig’n’Dave

At Craig’n’Dave, we believe that every mission needs its explorers, problem-solvers, and visionaries. Behind the scenes, our team is working […]

26 November 2025

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