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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · 3d

A friend of mine (sadly now in a hospice) writes poetry, paints pictures, and loves @mchshe.bsky.social! Last week while visiting, I performed one of her poems in my best Michael Sheen voice to cheer her up... let me know if I'm anywhere near his majestic tones!!
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Horses - By Rosemary Parrott - Performed by Phil (Chix) Wickins

YouTube video by Phil Wickins

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · 16d

Read more about @digitallcharity.bsky.social and our bronze award here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/09/30/g... @petermarshman.bsky.social

Global Good Awards – Winners!

That’s right, you heard correctly! We scooped up a bronze at the Global Good Awards! When I say we, I mean digit<all> charity, whom I’ve been consulting for and creating some fant…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · 22d

Well done @digitallcharity.bsky.social, we only went and won Bronze at the #globalgoodawards!

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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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 · Jul 7

I've teamed up with OTSA to bring you some after school online training sessions on Scratch and Mircro:bits : rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/07/07/a...

After school online training – Scratch and Micro:bit

I’ve teamed up with OTSA (Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance) to bring you two after school online training sessions. They last one hour (4 – 5pm) and cost £45 each. Here’s a f…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · May 15

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 · Apr 28

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

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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 · Apr 23

Would it be too hard for you to go without your phone for 3 hours? rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/04/23/d...

Don’t you ever just…. switch off?

My kids would probably spend their entire free time on their screens if they could. Coming from a generation where if there was nothing on the TV you wanted to watch, you went and did something els…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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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 · Apr 23

This looks totally wicked!!! I love it!!

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Apr 1

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
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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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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Mar 17

Check out this fantastic website, especially if you are a computing leader in primary, or an EYFS teacher!

www.unpluggedtots.com

Unplugged Tots

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Mar 13

Free Crumble training, online, next Tuesday 4 -5pm,
Important for DT and Computing leads/ teachers!
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Free Crumble training session! 4 – 5pm on Tuesday 18th March

Learn how to wire up a Crumble correctly, code it to make lights flash, buzzers sound, wheels turn, and much more. The first step into a world of exciting robotic projects with your pupils! Click o…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Mar 11

Very proud and privileged to announce that I'm now a Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council in School Improvement 2025-26. Get in touch: what can I do for your school? @southamptoncc.bsky.social #PrimaryComputing - #ComputingEducation rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...

Phil Wickins becomes Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council

I have recently had the privilege of becoming a Trusted Partner for Southampton City Council 2024/26 for computing in primary schools. If you want to get in touch to explore CPD and leadership deve…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Mar 4

Thanks to all who have already filled this in; final chance this week to fill in survey regarding what you want in terms of computing support: (Please re-post and spread the word if you can! Thanks) rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...

Computing Support for Schools – So What Happens Now?

As you may have already heard, the computing education landscape is changing rapidly and is going through a stage of uncertainty. Teach Computing (NCCE) recently announced that the Department for E…

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Feb 25

It was lovely to have a friendly face at what potentially was my last ‘in person’ CPD for the NCCE. Thanks for your kind words!

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Sonya Coakley-Hanan @hanansonya.bsky.social · Feb 25

What a fab venue for Computing Leaders CPD today with the awesome @philwickins.bsky.social very sad that it’s the end of an era as the government have cut funding for any more in person courses. Don’t be a stranger Mr Wikins

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Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Feb 13

Some interesting results so far...

Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Feb 13

So this may be the last face to face CPD I run for the NCCE 😢 If you are near Newbury and are able to get to Shaw House for the day on Tuesday Feb 25th, I'm facilitating 'Leading Primary Computing Module 3' @wearecomputing.bsky.social Message me if you want to come!

Phil Wickins @philwickins.bsky.social · Feb 11

If you are a primary school teacher affected by the closure of the computing hubs and discontinuation of free live CPD courses and other supportive resources, please take a minute to have a look at this:
rundontwalk.co.uk/2025/02/11/c... - Please re-post!