This community has been created to share resources and subject knowledge to teachers of A’ Level Computer Science. Drop us an email if there is anything in particular you would like us to cover.

CAS Blackpool Mixed is a CAS Community intended for both Primary and Secondary teachers from across the area and beyond.

The aim of our meetings is to provide the opportunity for local teachers to share ideas and resources, ways to inspire children to take on developing interests in computer science and to nurture a local CAS Community group.

We aim to provide informal training and knowledge about computer science as a discipline and support connections between teachers, local computing hubs and industry.

If you would like to come along to share something, ask lots of questions, or just listen and have some refreshments- you are more than welcome! If you have any specific ideas for future community meetings, please also get in touch.

The CAS Bolton Primary Community is run by Christopher Hill, Deputy Headteacher at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy.

We welcome people and offer a regular programme of meetings throughout the academic year to address the issues of the working ICT/Computing teacher.

We believe in sharing good practice and helping each other to improve – no matter what level of computing ability we have or at what stage of teaching we are.

The CAS Bolton Secondary Community is run by Mark Capaldi, CAS Master Teacher and Curriculum Lead for Computing at Sharples School.

He welcomes people and hopes to offer a regular programme of meetings throughout the academic year to address the issues of the working ICT/Computing teacher.

The CAS Cheshire West & Chester Primary Community is run by Martyn Haxell.

The aim of the Community is to support Primary school teachers and Computing subject leaders in developing their skills to deliver effectively the Primary computing curriculum through training, support, networking and sharing best practice. You are more than welcome to join us at one of our termly meetings.

A new community for secondary schools in Chester, Ellesmere Port and the surrounding villages. All comers welcome. Meetings will commence in Autumn 2020. I would love to hear what your strengths and areas for development are. If you would like to present at any of the meetings do let me know.

The CAS Chorley Secondary Community is run by Stephen Mort, who looks forward to welcoming people to its meetings.

A Secondary Community of Practice for Computing across the North of Liverpool and surrounding areas. We are ran by teachers, for teachers.

Our aim is to meet once a term to provide local networking opportunities, relevant up-to-date Computing CPD, and a port of call for any Computing teacher or Computing ITT student who has a query about the subject. We may not have the answer, but we’ll know people who do!

This community is for Primary school in Liverpool, Halton and Knowsley. We will be running CAS events at two locations - one in “Central” Liverpool and one in “South” Liverpool. Each meeting will cover the same agenda so sign up for the location that suits you best.

Sessions are lead by curriculum specialists and are open to anyone with an interest in Computing.

This community is linked to our work with NCCE and will assist anyone who has previously completed CPD in gaining the certification.

We look forward to meeting you at our next meeting!

CAS Liverpool South Secondary is a CAS Community of KS3/KS4/KS5 Computing/Computer Science teachers. We are always looking for fellow professionals to join.

In our meetings we will be discussing any hot topics that might arise throughout the year. We can help with moderating coursework. CPD will be delivered on new tech.

If you want to get involved then please either contact us via Twitter (@arooneycompsci), or email: casmerseysidehub@computingatschool.org.uk

CAS Manchester Mixed is a CAS Community intended for both Primary and Secondary teachers from across the city and beyond.

We are a community formed in 2019 that is designed to bring together the local Primary Schools in North Manchester. If Computing is your passion or it is an area you want to know more about then join our community and attend one of our events. Are aim is to provide access to CPD and recourses through sharing idea and knowledge within our community.

Meetings normally take place at Manchester Communication Academy in Harpurhey.

The CAS Manchester South Primary Community runs a meeting each half term, alternating between its two venues of Acacias Community Primary School in Burnage and Our Lady’s RC Primary School in Whalley Range.

It is jointly led by CAS Master Teachers Ben Davies, Sally Jordan and Jamie Edmondson. The CAS Manchester South Primary Community shares resources and best practice and provides a forum for teachers to gain practical advice and support in delivering the Primary Computing national curriculum. All welcome - Secondary too!

The CAS Nantwich Secondary Community is run by Andrea Sanders from Brine Leas School. Everyone interested in developing computing as a subject - or developing computing aspects of the Computer Science curriculum at any key stage - is welcome.

This Community meets once per term in an informal setting, sharing skills, knowledge and resources in a collaborative network. Please get in touch if you have an idea for an activity, or if you wish to get some computing CPD.

CAS Oldham Hub

A newly incorporated Hub based out of the Blue Coat School in Oldham. The hub leader is Andrew Mkandawire, a newly qualified teacher and subject specialist holding a BSc in Computer Forensics and Security.

The CS department consist of two other highly experienced teachers also both subject specialists.

We are looking to offer our support through meetings, demonstrations and workshops to secondary schools in our local area.

If you would like any further information, do not hesitate to contact us using the details above.

Keep your eyes on this page for detail of our upcoming first launch Hub meeting in January 2017.

Please contact us if you have ideas for any meetings, would like to speak or want any other information about our activities. We hold meetings at least once a term.

Meetings normally take place at Cheadle Hulme High School.

The CAS Tameside Community is based at Tameside College and has a new leader in Dan Evans. The group would like to work with all CAS members within the wider Tameside area, regardless of their teaching level.

We are keen to help all teachers of Computing to develop their skills and technical abilities. We will offer a range of supportive sessions linked to delivering the curriculum. We will also work to ensure seamless learner progression from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 and on to appropriate post-16 pathways.

The CAS Trafford Primary Community is run by Tom Phillips from Moorlands Primary School, and Rachel Fernley from Park Road Sale Primary School. They look forward to welcoming you to the meetings.

The CAS Trafford Secondary Community is shared between King School Macclesfield and Ashton-on-Mersey School.

CAS Wilmslow Primary Community is run by Adam Jenkins of Lacey Green Primary Academy. He looks forward to welcoming everyone to the group.

Computing Coordinators from local schools are encouraged to attend to help develop a supportive network for Primary computing.

Jen McCulloch at New Brighton Primary School is the CAS Wirral Primary Community Leader.

The Community is a space for local teachers to share ideas, activities, great practice and their experiences of teaching Computing. The Community aims to use the wide network of CAS experts to help schools develop this curriculum area, raising teachers’ subject knowledge and confidence.

The Community also aims to use innovative practice to challenge our more-able children. If you are open to sharing ideas for the Computing curriculum then we would love to welcome you to our next event.

The CAS Wirral Secondary Community is run by CAS Master Teacher Nicola Mounsey at Calday Grange Grammar School.

CAS Wythenshawe SEND Community is run by Robin Anthony of Piper Hill Specialist School. A CAS Master Teacher, he welcomes teachers from in and around the Manchester area to attend this Community, which offers support for computing activities with SEND students.