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Phil Wickins

@philwickins.bsky.social

Teacher, Trainer, Reader, Writer, Programmer, Musician, Mechanic, Problem Solver, BFG.

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 2w ago

If you would like to introduce AI in a safe and responsible way to your classroom, then take a look at my free 5 lesson unit, modelled here by Donhead Preparatory School. There is also training available for teachers, the first session is this Monday! Book on here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2026/06/10/c...

CPD – How to introduce AI into the classroom

To accompany my free series of lessons on Artificial Intelligence, I have set up some live online CPD to help you introduce AI into your classroom in a safe and ethical way. The world of education …

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Call to action! Please can you share a link to my free AI unit? I'd really appreciate your help in getting this out. There have been almost 140 downloads so far, from teachers saying they have 'little to no' teaching on AI currently. Thanks so much everyone! rundontwalk.co.uk/2026/06/09/h...

How do we introduce AI into the classroom?

The world of education is flooded with AI products; promises to reduce teacher’s workload, streamline planning and differentiation, virtual tutors and mentors and even AI tools pupils can use in th…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 4mo ago

FREE Year 5/6 Computing unit on AI for #AIAwarenessDay rundontwalk.co.uk/artificial-i... Please help me get this free resource out by sharing far and wide! @mwimpennys.bsky.social @janewaite.bsky.social @duckstar.bsky.social @petermarshman.bsky.social @sophiasgaler.bsky.social

Artificial Intelligence

Run Don’t Walk – Primary Computing proudly presents: Computer Systems and Networks – Artificial Intelligence – a computing unit comprising of 5 lessons for year 5/6. Created…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

FREE Scratch and Crumble training for Primary Computing Teachers, on behalf of @digitallcharity.bsky.social - Book on now! Click below for more information and booking links: rundontwalk.co.uk/2026/04/21/f... @petermarshman.bsky.social

Free Primary Computing Training! Advanced Scratch & Crumble Physical Computing

It’s that time of year again, welcome to some amazing free CPD training online! Brought to you by Digit:all Charity; I’m facilitating two separate events. Please click the link or the p…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I have a rare opportunity to deliver Teach Computing/NCCE - Leading Primary Computing Module 2 - FREE live remote on Thursday 14th May from 10am to 4pm! More info and booking here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2026/03/26/f... @wearecomputing.bsky.social

Free online NCCE (Teach Computing) CPD – Leading Primary Computing – Module 2

I can hear you cheering from here!! Yes yes, this is a free remote course, facilitated by me – Phil Wickins, for the 2nd module of Leading Primary Computing. Please book on here: Leading prim…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 8mo ago

My thoughts on #BETTUK2026 (you may find them slightly controversial!) - Did you go? What did you think? rundontwalk.co.uk/2026/01/25/b... @hanansonya.bsky.social @duckstar.bsky.social @beccip.bsky.social @unpluggedtots.bsky.social @eatsleepictrepeat.bsky.social @petermarshman.bsky.social

BETT UK 2026

I’ve heard quite a few people talk about their BETT experience so far, some their first time, others are veterans of the British Education Technology and Training show. The overriding feeling…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Big Computing Leadership Conference will be delayed until 2027 due to unforeseen circumstances with host venue, please book on again for free; new date of 12th Jan 2027. rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/11/04/t... @mwimpennys.bsky.social @httcs.online @tigwilliams.bsky.social @eduthingltd.bsky.social

The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026 (now 2027!)

News flash: We are very sorry to tell you that the Big Computing Leadership Conference cannot go ahead on the planned date of the 13th January 2026 due to unforeseen issues with the venue space at …

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Tickets are now available (and free)!! Book your place now on the Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026! Tuesday 13th Jan in Oxford Brookes Uni: rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/11/04/t... Spread the word... #BCLC26 @tigwilliams.bsky.social @httcs.online @eduthingltd.bsky.social @mwimpennys.bsky.social

The Big Computing Leadership Conference 2026!

I am delighted to announce that tickets for the 3rd annual Big Computing Leadership Conference are available for booking! Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Oxford Brookes University – Free en…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · last yr.

Primary Computing Subject Leaders! New to leading computing, or feel like you need some inspiration or support? Take a look! @eduthingltd.bsky.social @eatsleepictrepeat.bsky.social rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/09/04/l...

Leading Primary Computing with Confidence: Priorities, Plans and Progress!

Does this sound like the kind of thing you could do with right now? Have you just become computing subject lead? Or feel like you could do with a refresher; hear what everyone else is doing and get…

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · last yr.

Hi all, Digit:all have some sessions setup where schools / trusts / HTs/ teachers can join to find out about all the free support and grants they provide. In these sessions, they also find out what your schools needs are: www.linkedin.com/posts/peterm... @digitallcharity.bsky.social

Free Computing Support for Primary, Secondary and MATs schools | Digitall | Peter Marshman

✨ Unlock a World of FREE Computing & STEM Support for Your School! ✨ Are you a Headteacher or Teacher looking to supercharge your Computing curriculum and inspire your students? 🧑‍💻👩‍🔬 At Digit&lt...

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · last yr.

Don't forget, there are some amazing NCCE courses that have now been recorded and put online, rather than live. Still completely free! Take this one for example... you may recognise a familiar face in the videos! @wearecomputing.bsky.social teachcomputing.org/courses/CO00...

Leading primary computing - module 1 - Teach Computing

Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Consider your curriculum and assessment methods. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · last yr.

KS2 teachers, and KS3 Computing/ DT teachers, Free Sketchup Workshop with me! - 20th May, 4-5pm (3D CAD - KS2/3 Computing and DT - Via Digit:all Charity) @petermarshman.bsky.social @digitallcharity.bsky.social rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/04/23/f...

Free Sketchup CAD design workshop – KS2/3 3D modelling

Why CAD? Computer Aided Design (CAD) is specifically mentioned in the Design Technology Curriculum in KS2 and KS3, but also can form part of the wider ‘IT’ objectives within computing. …

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Phil Wickins@philwickins.bsky.social · last yr.

Do your kids ever tell you their bored? Is that even a thing anymore? Have screens replaced the lost art of zoning out? This is a brilliant blog post written by Hannah Hagon, creator of Unplugged Tots, for my Screens Off initiative... @unpluggedtots.bsky.social screensoff.org/2025/03/29/t...

The Void: Why Boredom Without Screens Is a Gift

By Hannah Hagon Picture this: it’s Wednesday, 4 pm, and the Big Screen Switch Off is in an hour. Maybe it’s your first one, maybe you signed up with the family down the road (nothing like a bit of …

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