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I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Hartismere school has been recognised for their commitment to encouraging gender inclusion in computer science by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE). 

Hartismere school has completed the national I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme, demonstrating a commitment to encouraging girls into computer science and improving the gender balance within the subject. 

The I Belong certificate is awarded by the NCCE, a leading body for computing education in England.

Hartismere school successfully completed all aspects of the programme to achieve the I Belong programme certificate. The evidence-informed programme signposts to a range of activities and approaches most likely to support girls’ engagement with the subject. 

Katherine Ellis, Gender Inclusion Lead at the NCCE, said: 

Congratulations to Hartismere  on this accomplishment! Schools play a crucial part in addressing the gender gap in computer science education and related careers. This school is among others leading the way in understanding the issue and creating change at a local level. This certificate recognises the efforts the school has gone to, to support and empower all students, especially girls, in choosing this path.

Established in 2018 and funded by the Department for Education, the NCCE has been instrumental in advancing computing education across schools in England, providing professional development courses, resources, and guidance to enhance teaching and learning. 


The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and supporting partners and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England. It is delivered by STEM Learning. www.teachcomputing.org

The I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme is part of the National Centre for Computing Education’s (NCCE) support to schools and colleges. It is free for teachers in state-funded education and designed to help schools understand the barriers to girls’ participation in computer science and form a plan to overcome them. https://teachcomputing.org/i-belong 

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