Written by: Libby on June 4, 2025
In today’s digital age, access to free computer science resources for KS3 has never been more crucial. From online learning platforms to interactive tutorials and curriculum-aligned worksheets, these free resources provide students with the opportunity to develop essential digital skills. Empowering all KS3 students with quality, no-cost educational materials helps to level the playing field and nurture the next generation of tech thinkers.
This is where InnovateHer comes in. We have valuable, educational and empowering free resources for KS3 students with our e-learning platform- InnovateHer Online.
Did you know that 86% of students who completed an InnovateHer course said they felt more confident exploring a tech career? So, we wanted to spotlight our top 5 free computer science resources for KS3, that your students can get involved with today!
Check them out below…
‘Sports Tech: Industry Insider’ is the most popular of our free computer science resources for KS3. It helps students navigate what a career in sports could look like.
Students will:
By the end, students will have a tangible career map, as throughout students will be mapping out their careers.
This resource reaches Gatsby Benchmarks 2,4 & 5 and takes just 50 minutes to complete. Get started with this free computer resource for KS3 students here.
Another of our free computer science resources for KS3 is the Discover Cyber Security course, a course for beginners. Students will take on the role of a Cyber Security apprentice in six interactive sections that will teach them to solve real-life Cyber Security problems.
The course covers:
The course takes under 2 hours and in this time students will better understand cyber security and how it could be their future career!
Students will also learn and develop skills such as:
You can join 100s of others who took part in this course by clicking this link.
Our interactive Debunking the Myths in AI is part of our ‘YOU can work in Tech series’. This encourages students to learn more about AI and their future career in it.
It involves addressing common misconceptions and highlighting various pathways with a focus on the non-traditional routes into the fields.
These free computer science resources for KS3 have various run times, with this one taking only 15 minutes to complete. Led by an AI/Gameplay Programmer who has worked on games like BORDERLANDS, this resource will boost students’ understanding of the world of AI.
Students can start debunking the myths in AI here.
Another of our free computer science resources for KS3 is our ‘The Future of AI’ event recording. In this video resource, the questions of ‘What is AI?”, “Where did it come from?” and “How can it be used?” will be answered. It also includes insights into essential skills for a career in AI.
This 1-hour video comes with downloadable resources and has been described as:
“Educational”,
“Informative”
“Interesting”.
Implement this video in your classroom here.
You can showcase exciting careers to your students with our ‘Meet a Role Model’ video series. One of our most popular videos is ‘Meet an Aspiring Astronaut’.
This interview with Dr Jackie Bell lets students learn about what’s needed to become an astronaut. As well as the importance of resilience and what the space industry has to offer!
Dr Jackie Bell is a particle physicist, mathematician and astronaut in training, currently teaching at Imperial College London. Starring in Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?” Jackie’s love of science encouraged her to to explore her dream of space.
As one of our free computer science resources for KS3, this video highlights all that tech careers have to offer. Watch the video here.
Free computer science resources for KS3 play a vital role in shaping confident, capable learners in an increasingly digital world. By providing students with engaging, accessible materials, these resources ensure that every student has the opportunity to explore computing.
Free computer science resources for KS3 are an essential support toward a more inclusive and innovative future in education.
Sign up students up to InnovateHer Online today to get started on one of our top 5 resources listed above, or even a different resource. It has so much to offer!
If you have any questions about InnovateHer Online, please contact study@innovateher.co.uk.
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