Our commitment to providing children with the skills they need to develop and grow continues, and we now offer after-school code clubs for children aged 9-16. Technoclub is an opportunity for young people to gain computing experience during live interactive sessions outside of school. The club provides a free weekly session where pupils will learn new Computer Science skills whilst working towards an … Read More
Annual Report 2021
We had a busy 2021, with a mixture of virtual and in-person teaching, hosting our huge STEM Academy in the Summer and creating a whole host of new ways to support children and teachers in Wales with their Computing education. All in all, we’ve had a successful year, thanks to the commitment of our wonderful staff members and partners, and … Read More
LGBT+ History Month: 10 Influential Technology Pioneers
This LGBT+ History Month, we’re celebrating computer science pioneers within the LGBT+ community. Peter LandinPeter Landin studied mathematics at Cambridge University, where his insight that computer programs could be based on mathematical logic led to programming languages that could be universally understood by different machines. He designed the abstract programming language ISWIM and the SECD virtual machine, both of which … Read More
Free Computational Workshops for Primary Schools in Blaenau Gwent
We are so excited to announce that we are offering free LEGO Spike Prime kits and workshops to primary schools to support the development of their new curriculum! Our new project, in partnership with with Cardiff Metropolitan University through our Community Renewal Funding, is offering primary schools in Blaenau Gwent on opportunity to book three Computer Science workshops throughout the … Read More
Newsbyte: Winter 2022
Hello and welcome to our Winter 2022 edition of Newsbyte! It’s a brand new year and, we have so much planned for the coming months, we can’t wait to get stuck in. As always, contact us if there is anything we can help you with. Here’s what we have been up to since the last edition. In the meantime, follow … Read More
Working with Theatr na nÓg to teach young people about migration
We are working with our partner, Theatr na nÓg, to educate schoolchildren in Wales on the reasons people migrate across the world. The play, The Arandora Star, which tells the story of the Italian communities living in Wales during WWII, will showcase as a live theatre production at The Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea in Spring 2022. Theatr na nÓg returns to the … Read More
Game of Codes Competition 2022: Combat Climate Change
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED Our annual coding competition for pupils in Wales is back! This year, we’re asking participants to create a piece of software under the theme Combatting Climate Change. Our Game of Codes competition is an opportunity for pupils to develop their problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills while improving their knowledge of computer programming in a … Read More
International Women’s Day 2022 Celebration: For The Girls
On Tuesday 8th March, we will celebrate ITWales’ 22nd International Women’s Day event. The gala dinner will showcase the work that is being done in Wales to encourage girls into STEM. Join us as we celebrate Women in STEM and our partnerships over the past year. The annual ITWales International Women’s Day Celebration provides an insight into the diverse range … Read More
International Women’s Day STEM Activities for Girls in Wales
We are offering free, fun STEM workshops to Year 8 and 9 female pupils across Wales to celebrate International Women’s Day. It is widely recognised that girls are under-represented in STEM industries, and one of the aims of the European-funded Technocamps Operation is to try and redress the balance. Complementing our annual gala celebration of International Women’s Day, we are … Read More
Institute of Coding Skills Bootcamps
Looking to upskill, reskill or retrain? Check out our collection of Skills Bootcamps. Our Skills Bootcamps, in partnership with the Institute of Coding in Wales are entirely free for learners and will help you build your tech skills. We are working across all universities in Wales to deliver these skills both virtually and in-person. Details of courses delivered in Bangor University, Wrexham … Read More