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Craig’n’Dave
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Computer Science teachers since 1997. Raising attainment and reducing workload - that’s what we do.
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Computer Science teachers, educators, & school tech geeks 👋

At the Chalk Face is our YouTube space for proper conversations about education — the wins, the challenges, and everything in between.

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Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Do schools get too much pushback when they exclude students… or are they being asked to do the impossible? 🤔🏫

Craig & Dave dig into the reality of exclusions.

🎥 Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/Kjyt_ugeIjw

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At the chalk face: Too much pushback on exclusions?
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January 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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🚨Smart Revise update🚨

Smart Revise is getting some updates & will go offline briefly from 11pm TONIGHT while we make the additions!

We’ll have everything back up and running as soon as possible.

Thanks for your patience

— The Craig’n’Dave Team 🫶

#SmartRevise #TeamCompSci
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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📱 Should schools really fail an Ofsted safeguarding inspection because of mobile phones?

Dave & Kat unpack the headlines, the politics, and the classroom reality.

🎥 Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkP...

#AtTheChalkface #Ofsted #UKTeachers #EdTech #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
At the chalk face: Fail an Ofsted inspection for safeguarding | Should mobiles be banned in schools?
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January 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Is the Online Safety Act keeping us safe or just going too far? 🤔
From face scans to VPN surges, we dig into what it really means for digital freedom.

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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Less prep. More great CS lessons 🚀

The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre is fully aligned to GCSE & A Level exam boards & packed with teaching resources that just work — no last-minute panic, no reinventing the wheel

Check it out 👉 craigndave.org/resource-cen...

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January 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Dropped your phone in water? 😱📱

Don’t panic — your charging port’s smarter than you think! Moisture sensors, USB handshakes & water-repelling coatings save the day. 💦

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How is your charging port waterproof?
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January 9, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Why does QWERTY look like a keyboard mash? 🤯
Blame typewriters, not your typing skills.

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January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Why does your phone go dim in the sun? ☀️

It’s not lazy – it’s surviving! Heat, OLED protection & battery safety all play a part. 📱💨

Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/wYdHj...

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Why does your phone get dimmer in the sun?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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👀 Have you watched the latest Craig & Dave Unscripted?

Teacher shoutouts, Smart Revise updates & a peek behind the scenes at the team making all the CS magic happen!

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/Nqitvp0jqJ4

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience
Craig'n'Dave Unscripted November 2025: Chaos, Teacher Shoutouts & Sneaky Smart Revise Hints!
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December 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🚀 Hey CS teachers! Want tips, tricks, and resources to teach smarter, not harder?

Check out our YouTube channel, At The Chalk Face!

Made by teachers, for teachers. 🎯 Subscribe now!

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#CraignDave #TeamCompSci #CSEd #teachers #atthechalkface
At the chalk-face
Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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🎄 Our December Unscripted video is coming! 🎄

Want your class or a teacher to get a festive shout-out in our December episode?

Email us your shout-out - admin@craigndave.co.uk

✨ If you’re sending a photo, please include written permission to use it in the video! 🫶

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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🎉 GCSE & A Level Computer Science teachers, meet your new best friend… The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre!

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Fully aligned to ALL exam boards, it’s packed with everything you need to plan, teach, and assess with confidence!

#CraignDave #CSEd #TeamCompSci
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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💾 Database normalisation: neat on paper, messy in real life!

Discover why speed sometimes beats perfection in real-world systems.

Watch here 👉 youtube.com/shorts/vfWIv...
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Do we really even use database normalisation?
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December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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🚨 Smart Revise update 🚨

Smart Revise is getting some new content for OCR J277 & Cambridge 9618 courses.

The system will be unavailable TONIGHT from 11pm for a short time while we make the updates.

We'll have it back up & running asap!

The Craig’n’Dave Team

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December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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🔋 Why does your phone battery get worse over time? Stress, heat, and chemical reactions slowly rob it of charge. Treat it gently, keep it cool, and accept its limits! 😅

Watch the full video 👉 youtube.com/shorts/ZRRNH...

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Why do batteries get worse over time?
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November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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📱 Weak signal = battery panic! Your phone screams at towers, retransmits data, and burns juice like crazy 😅

Find out why 👉 youtube.com/shorts/-VC5n...

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Why does a weak signal drain your battery?
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📚 Looking for a complete teaching companion for GCSE & A Level Computer Science?

The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre has EVERYTHING you need!

Get your access here - craigndave.org/product/crai...

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November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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🛠️ Refactoring = spring cleaning for your code! Same functionality, cleaner structure, fewer bugs. 😎

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What is refactoring?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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⏰ The first minute matters!
We share how to set high expectations from the moment students walk in — calm, confident & consistent.

🎥 Watch the latest At the Chalkface episode: youtu.be/fTaZ5gr4hQw

#CraigAndDave #AtTheChalkface #TeacherTips #SmartRevise #EducationUK
At the chalk face: High expectations from the first minute
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Smart Revise has won the @teachsecondary.bsky.social Award for Curriculum Improvement🏆

Judge @NikkiCuSmith “The link between getting a question wrong & being directed instantly to a resource to re-learn will prove invaluable for learners”

We are over the moon! Thank you! 🫶

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November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Have you seen the latest Craig'n'Dave Unscripted?

This time, we’re diving into the latest Smart Revise feature that’s set to take your study game to the next level: Goals.

Watch it here - youtu.be/ABBast3Reto

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Craig'n'Dave Unscripted October 2025: Smart Revise Goals Explained
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November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Can you use Google and stay GDPR-compliant? 🤔

The answer isn’t as simple as you think! Find out why in our latest blog. 👉 craigndave.org/gdpr-and-the...

#GDPR #DataProtection #TeamCompSci #CraignDave
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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We’re at the CAS Conference 2025 at Bromsgrove School!

Dave’s kicking off the day with “Formative, Summative & Constructive Assessment”.

Come say hi if you’re here! 👋

#CASConference25 #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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🎧 Bluetooth audio lag? It’s not magic — it’s paperwork! 😅 Encoding, decoding, and a bit of digital chaos all come before you hear the sound.

Find out more 👉 youtube.com/shorts/-MKOB...

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Why is there a delay in my Bluetooth audio?
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October 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM