Physical Computing Kits

We have a number of physical computing kits available to loan for primary and secondary schools in our computing hub region. Our free to loan kits are a great way to try out physical computing and engage young people in the hands-on experience of learning computing.  Kits can be loaned for half a term. 

We have a wide range of physical computing kits available that are suitable from KS1 - KS4.  Supporting units of work can also be accessed from the Teach Computing curriculum.

  • Bee-Bot (KS1)
  • Data logger (KS2)  
  • Crumble (KS2)
  • BBC micro:bit (KS2/3)
  • Raspberry Pi Pico (KS3/4)
  • Raspberry Pi 3B+ (KS3/4)

 Kits 

We also offer primary and secondary enrichment trays which could be used to support extra-curricular activity such as a computing club. Check out our guidance around how to use physical computing kit to run a computing club at your school.

For out more about our kits in the physical computing kits guide of NCCE or get in touch.  

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Physical computing Kit CPD 

To ensure you can make the most of your loan kit, we offer a range of free* CPD courses that allow you to explore physical computing, building confidence and gaining hands on experience with the devices. 

  • Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBots 
  • Physical computing kit – KS2 data loggers 
  • Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble
  • Introduction to the micro:bit in KS2 
  • Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit
  • Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico  

See our course page here for upcoming courses in the region.  

Feedback from Schools

"I really enjoyed making the bee bot move to different places on the map" Harriet, student of Shirestone Academy

"We learnt how to move the bee bot forwards and backwards, and to turn left or right" Usman, student of Shirestone Academy

"Our children really loved using the beebots and it adds so much to our curriculum." Shirestone Academy, December 2024

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"My students have loved using the Crumble and BeeBot kits in lessons.  It's allowed them to use programming in a physical situation and really improved students understanding and engagement of the key topics." Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy, Wolverhampton, December 2023 

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How you can loan a kit 

Please fill in the request form if you would like to loan a kit.

Primary Physical Computing Kits Loan Request Form

Secondary Physical Computing Kits Loan Request Form