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Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science
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A teacher-led initiative working with the Computing Science teaching community to help advance Computing Science in Scotland.
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📢A new initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, is gathering evidence on CS in Scotland focusing on key areas, starting with recruitment & retention.
Have your say www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat... or join conversation on connected.stacs.scot
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Huge thank you to all incredible teachers delivering CS from early years to AH for coming along the conference. Amazing turn out, hope you enjoyed the goodies, the sessions & sparked new ideas & connections. Stay connected on connected.stacs.scot join over 340 fellow teachers
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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The team were at @stacshq.bsky.social conference today highlighting the #CyberFirst courses and resources to Computing Science and Primary teachers in Stirling University
@digilearnscot.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It is all go! Teachers delivering CS in Scotland out in force on a Saturday attending STACS conference! Amazing range of speakers and sessions on offer from early years to AH!!
#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨Now just over 340 teachers on #stacsconnected community hub for Primary & Secondary teachers delivering CS! A closed space to connect, share ideas, get support & collaborate. Teachers helping teachers. Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Now on to the keynote talk by the amazing Dr Watts talking about AI, impact & integrity.

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November 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Now hearing from the wonderful Amanda ✨️ talking about importance of play with our littlest learners! She has a brilliant talk lined up with the amazing @BBC Wonder Blocks!!!

Continue the conversation on connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Now onto hearing from the amazing Mr Neil! Talking about problem solving and using real life examples.

STACS Resources available FREE integrate real life examples throughout.

Mr Neil mentioned Kaggle as a useful tool. connected.stacs.scot has a list of other great tools.
November 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
A great insight from Ryan and his journey starting with STACS. Starting from PGDE event at JPMorgan, supporting existing CS teachers & recruiting new CS teachers & importance of STACS support for CS from Early Years upwards on a national level.

connected.stacs.scot
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Kicking off hearing from the brilliant Maggie one of our STACS tutors. Talking of highly valuable professional development on offer by STACS, connecting & network of CS teachers.

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Continue conversation on connected.stacs.scot
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
And we are off!! A packed lecture theatre this morning at STACS conference at @StirUni

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Continue the conversation on connected.stacs.scot
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨Now over 85% of tickets gone! Still time to get your ticket! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at @StirUni
Tickets here
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨Now over 55% of tickets gone so far! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at @StirUni

Sign up here
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ready for a fresh, fun approach to SQA NQ assessment prep? Join the STACS Assessment Team for the LIVE gameshow - STACS of Questions! Get high-energy, practical, ready-to-use ideas for developing effective #ComputingScience assessments.

TICKETS: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚨SIGN UP CLOSES TODAY!
👨‍🎓 Schools Cyber Security Competition
Open to groups of 14–18 year-olds in schools and colleges across Scotland.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🚨Now over 40% of tickets have gone so far! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.
29th Nov 2025 at @StirUni

Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Teachers helping teachers! There's a huge wealth of talen, knowledge & skills in the teaching community. Teachers connecting, sharing ideas & supporting each other through STACS Connected.

Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🚨 Brilliant Higher CS prelim & marking scheme that was written by the highly experienced Morag Shaw (35+ years teaching, AH PA). Is now available in STACS drive. Exclusively to STACS members in Scotland.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🚨Just over 30% of tickets have gone so far! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at University of Stirling

Sign up here eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
You were outstanding!!! What a team today was lots of fun. Thank you so so much again x
Spent the day with @stacshq.bsky.social trying to get @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Students to become Computing Science teachers 😁 #Teach
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
We had a brilliant time at @UniStrathclyde technology careers fair today! So many amazing individuals with genuine interest in CS teaching. Huge shout out to the amazing CS teachers Shona & Lynn who were outstanding today & have no doubt inspired future CS teachers.
#TeachComputingScience
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🚨 Your Voice Matters!
Next focus: School Infrastructure Challenges in Computing Science.

Teachers what infrastructure barriers affect your delivering CS effectively? What works well, what would help?

💬 Comment, email, DM, or share feedback here: www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat...
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The STACS of Questions podcast is LIVE!

FIrst episode is out now: Kim and David discuss planning for assessment, plus Morag and Colin face the one concept, three questions challenge.

➡️ Listen on Spotify: lnkd.in/ezxz2p2e
➡️ Watch on YouTube: lnkd.in/eSpZMFjY
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at University of Stirling.

Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Are you able to help a fellow CS teacher delivering AH? They're looking for ways people are doing PHP.

Join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot/posts/93096481 #ByTeachersForTeahers
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Excellent opportunity for pupils aged between 14 and 16!!

#ChooseComputingScience
👨‍🎓 Schools Cyber Security Competition

✍ Sign-up EXTENDED till Friday 14th 8pm

Open to groups of 14–18 year-olds in schools and colleges across Scotland.

📅Stage 1 - Online - Nov-Dec. Finals - Mar 2026 - On Campus CTF at Napier

Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
@stacshq.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM