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Computing School Trips

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Delve into the fundamentals of computer science and information technology with a computing school workshop. Your students will be introduced to the basic principles of programming, coding, and algorithmic thinking, often using engaging, child-friendly platforms and tools that make the learning process fun and accessible.

Computers and information technology are a fundamental part of our everyday lives. Governments, businesses and individuals rely on computer networks and software systems to keep the global economy running, so it is no surprise that computer skills and coding are increasingly important topics taught in the classroom. Job opportunities for competent computer literate school leavers and graduates are only going to grow, making computing one of the most important curriculum topics for students once they enter the working environment.

To enhance your pupils' computational thinking, there are many computing school trips you can choose that demonstrate how computers have become a vital part of our world. Discover how information technology is used in areas such as problem solving, communication systems and data analysis. Get hands on with programming robots and projects with Scratch. Click here for a full list of Computing workshops! or here for virtual reality experiences!, drones and robotics, or check out our British Science Week page.

The trips below have a strong computing focus, or have dedicated workshops, shows, or hands on exhibits that will really help your students understand computing in context.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Computing topics: Algorythms and data, Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Cyber-security, Cyberbullying, Encryption Decryption, Game Design, Information and Communications Technology, Online Safety, Robotics, Spatial Computing, and more.

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Popular school workshop January 2026 !

AI and Machine Learning Workshop

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apple icon Subjects: Computing, Design Technology, SEN


This workshop introduces students to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, focusing on their applications in self-driving vehicles. Students learn physical computing and coding concepts with BBC micro:bit computers, to build and program a robot buggy with AI capabilities....

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Hands-On In-Person STEM Workshops & Clubs
Hands-On In-Person STEM Workshops & Clubs
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Our workshops for KS2 link to several areas of the ICT as well as the Design & Technology curriculum. Workshops can cover Video Game Design, Stop Motion Animation, thinking about systems and designing for a user, as well as Coding & Robotics designing moon landers, pedometers and games.

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Inventors & Makers Computing Workshops
Inventors & Makers Computing Workshops
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Our workshops for KS2 link to several areas of the ICT as well as the Design & Technology curriculum. Workshops can cover Video Game Design, Stop Motion Animation and AI- thinking about systems and designing for a user, as well as Coding & Robotics designing moon landers, pedometers and games.

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JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics
JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics
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The children learn how to use the Lego block coding software to build algorithms that control motors, sensors, lights, sounds, pictures, text etc via a bluetooth connection to their tablet.

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Python Workshop
Python Workshop
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As well as learning how to code in Python, students will improve their digital literacy through using real-world software including repl.it and Visual Studio Code. They’ll learn about file...

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Programming virtual robots
Programming virtual robots
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The virtual robots used in these sessions are programmable either in Scratch or Python. Both of these languages are established parts of the UK national curriculum.
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HYEN Magnetronics and Electricity Workshops
HYEN Magnetronics and Electricity Workshops
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Our Magnetronics workshops provide the foundational knowledge essential for understanding robotic systems and modern electronics. Pupils explore how circuits control outputs - the same principles that...
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Coding Games Workshop
Coding Games Workshop
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Through our game-making projects, pupils will not just learn about how to code games through projects led by real-world app and games developers, but also learn about computing more generally. They...
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
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Computing is an increasingly important part of the curriculum, and equipping children with coding and digital skills from an early age gives them a significant advantage in today’s tech-driven...
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BBC micro:bit (IoT) Workshop
BBC micro:bit (IoT) Workshop
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Through our micro:bit projects, pupils will not just learn about how programming through projects led by real-world app and games developers, but also learn about computing more generally. They will...
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AI and Programming STEM Workshops
AI and Programming STEM Workshops
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AI and programming are at the heart of Computing, with demand for these skills increasing exponentially. An AI in Schools workshop will deliver theoretical content about AI, machine and deep learning...
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ElevationX Ltd
ElevationX Ltd
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A number of our workshops are based around the computing aspect of STEM, with a heavy leaning towards coding and robots. For older or more able students, our Robot Quest workshop demonstrates how...
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Introduction to Coding Workshop
Introduction to Coding Workshop
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Not only is this workshop a great introduction to coding, it is also a fantastic way for young children to learn basic computer skills including drag-and-drop, basic creation of graphics through...
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Robotics Workshop
Robotics Workshop
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Our workshop robots are all computers with sensors. They are programmable in multiple ways, from drawing, through block based languages such as Scratch to text based programming languages such as...
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Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
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As well as learning how to code in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, students will improve their digital literacy through using real-world software including Visual Studio Code, graphics software,...
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Sandbox VR - Birmingham
Sandbox VR - Birmingham
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Discover the immersive world of Virtual Reality! Each of our nine experiences available combines state of the art computing technology, including full-body motion capture and high quality haptic...
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Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2
Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2
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This workshop guides students through the process of building a robot using instructions (an algorithm). When they have completed their robot we teach students how to code them to move and or make use...
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Robotics and Computer Science in London
Robotics and Computer Science in London
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For academic immersion and technological inspiration, look no further than our trip to London, with code breaking workshops, robot building and fighting, formation drone flying, assembly language game...
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Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop - Y5-Y9
Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop - Y5-Y9
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Curriculum Objectives: Key Stage 2 Computing National Curriculum: understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the...
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Inventors Workshop with Ada Lovelace
Inventors Workshop with Ada Lovelace
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Within this workshop we look at the 'Analytical Engine', a device remembered in history for being a very early machine likened to a computer that Ada Lovelace worked on with mathematician and friend,...
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Internet Safety Training
Internet Safety Training
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OpenView Education's Internet Safety Workshops are designed to align with and support your schools computing curriculum by addressing key aspects of online safety and digital literacy. Here's how our...
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Computing education allows students to acquire the computing skills that are necessary to succeed in our modern society. The key part of the computing curriculum is computer science, which entails learning about the core principles of computation and information, and learning how digital systems operate and how to use this knowledge through programming.

Over time, students will obtain the necessary skills that are required to create systems, programmes and a range of content. The knowledge that is gained through a computing course will enhance a student's future prospects after they leave education and enter the working world. In addition, computing can also enhance other core academic subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects), as they are all interlinked with computer skills. Therefore, this means that students who study a STEM subject would also find a computing school trip beneficial to their own study. Consequently, you could join up with another teacher from another subject and take a combined group. For example, The National Museum of Computing is designed around the Computing curriculum at GCSE, A Level, and Level 2 or 3 equivalents. However, students can also benefit from the school trip if they are studying Mathematics, Design and Technology, Information and Communication Technology, and History.






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