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Code Week

In Association with Innovate2Educate Partnership

Get Coding with KRCS

22nd October 2026 | 1330 - 1600 | Picknalls First School

In association with Picknalls First School part of Innovate2Educate Partnership, we invite senior leaders to join us for interactive sessions at our free coding event to celebrate European Code Week.

We'll take the fear out of the coding curriculum with Swift Playgrounds and Sphero programmable robots and you'll get your pupils coding in the classroom with confidence, the very next day.

Discover practical classroom strategies and the power of Apple Swift Playgrounds on iPad. Get creative with Sphero BOLT robotics, and explore the growing role of AI in coding. We'll also share how training can support your coding journey, before wrapping up with next steps and a Q&A session.

Agenda, Directions & Registration

Agenda

13:30

Welcome & Introduction

13:45

Session 1

  • A look at free apps for coding
  • Using Apple Swift Playgrounds
14:45

Break & Refreshments

15:00

Session 2

  • Using Sphero Bolt robots to code
  • How to use AI for coding
  • How Apple Professional Learning can support your school
16:00

Close

Venue & directions

Venue: Picknalls First School, Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7QL

Get directions, here ›

Meet the team

We're delighted to be joined by Apple Professional Learning Specialist (APLS) Richard Poth, who works alongside schools across the UK on the successful implementation of iPad into lessons, and our very own Sean O'Connor, Education Development Manager, who works with schools and colleges to help them integrate Apple technology.

Richard Poth
APLS

Richard Poth

A qualified teacher and award-winning AtTechEdu founder, Richard is an Apple and Google certified specialist. He leads 1:1 programmes and cross-curricular projects, integrating technology through expert coaching and model lessons.
Sean O'Connor
KRCS

Sean O'Connor

Sean has been supporting schools for over 25 years and has a strong technical understanding of Apple technology. Nothing motivates him more than engaging with school leaders and teachers to help them build their vision of learning.

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Education Contact

Contact us

For more information about the event, get in touch with the Education team on 0115 985 1797 or email education@krcs.co.uk