Transform your computing curriculum with the power of play
Join the Digital Schoolhouse programme to work with the video games industry

• Do you want to improve the quality of teaching and learning for computing by developing exciting new pedagogy?
• Do you want to partner with industry & bring their latest innovations and expertise into the classroom to teach digital creativity?
• Do you want to encourage more girls to engage with computing and STE(A)M subjects?
• Do you want to raise the profile of your school within the local and wider community?

The Digital Schoolhouse powered by PlayStation is a pioneering initiative that's proven to improve the quality of teaching and learning and pupil attainment for computing.The programme is delivered by Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment), the trade body for the UK video games industry and is powered by PlayStation. The Digital Schoolhouse aims to inspire and engage teachers and students with creative computing and the wider creative digital industries using play-based learning. Collaborating with organisations such as the BBC, Disney, Intel, Apps for Good, BAFTA, Gfinity, 505 Games and others enables us to bridge the gap between education and industry to prepare the learners of today for the jobs of tomorrow.

Our Digital Schoolhouses benefit from participation in unique and pioneering events to help not just raise the profile of computing but also invaluable and inspirational careers education. Our eSports Tournament for schools currently being held is the first of its kind in the UK. With over 400 students taking part from Digital Schoolhouses across the country, the tournament is already making its mark. 

Headteachers are talking about the numerous benefits that the Digital Schoolhouse programme brings to their schools. Join them and register your interest today to become a Digital Schoolhouse. 

How does it work?

• Digital Schoolhouse teachers are trained by universities and industry professionals
• Free and flexible workshops are provided for visiting schools
• A local network is created, linking schools together, i.e. primary schools to the secondary hub
• All teachers are supported to develop new ideas and resources through a personalised CPD programme

Further details about how the programme works and access to free downloadable resources can be found at www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk or watch one of our videos to get a sneak peek inside a workshop.

What is the commitment required?

Digital schoolhouse workshops are offered on a weekly basis, so the selected school needs to be able to:

• Dedicate at least half a day a week to run a Digital Schoolhouse workshop
• Nominate a member of staff to become the Lead Digital Schoolhouse Teacher to run workshops and manage bookings
• Classroom facilities to host the workshops