Behind the Cloud: Workshops for Schools.
Bring the digital world to life - safely, simply, and memorably.
Children use technology every day. Very few know where it lives, how it works, or who builds it.
With AI now part of the national curriculum, that gap matters more than ever.
ThreadPoint delivers story-led, hands-on workshops that help pupils explore digital infrastructure — data, storage, energy, and responsibility — in ways they can see, touch, and remember. No screens. No lectures. No prep required from your team.
Every Session Starts With a Story.
At the heart of every ThreadPoint school session is our published children's book, Where the Internet Goes to Sleep.
Written by our founder Willow Williams, the book introduces children to data centres, servers, cooling systems and the people who keep the internet running — through story, imagination and characters they immediately connect with.
It is curriculum-aligned to KS1 and KS2 Computing, printed in OpenDyslexic font for neuroinclusive accessibility, and available on Amazon for schools, libraries and families to purchase independently.
Every school that takes part in a ThreadPoint session receives a copy for their permanent library. Every child takes one home.
The learning does not end when we pack up.
Curriculum Aligned Learning
Mapped to the national curriculum across:
Computing — networks, data, digital systems (KS1 & KS2)
Science — energy, systems, how things work
English & Literacy — storytelling, vocabulary, oracy
PSHE — digital responsibility, internet safety, citizenship
Why Schools Choose ThreadPoint
Fully Facilitated
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zero prep for your team We bring everything: facilitation, materials, storybooks, and LEGO® kits. You book the session and welcome us in. That's it.
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Curriculum-aligned and outcome-mapped
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Optional professional photography
Built for all learners, including neurodivergent pupils and those with SEND. Multi-sensory, visual, flexible participation — calm facilitation as standard.
Inclusive by Design
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Accessible for neurodivergent learners and pupils with SEND, using multi-sensory, visual learning.
High Engagement, Lasting Impact
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Children talk about it after the session. Parents ask about it at pick-up. Every pupil leaves with a storybook and activity sheet to take home.
High-quality images of your pupils in action — cleared for school use, provided as standard with selected packages.
Safeguarding & Professional Standards
Safe, compliant, and school-ready.
Safeguarding isn't an afterthought at ThreadPoint — it's built into every session from the ground up.
All facilitators hold enhanced DBS checks and complete regular safeguarding training. We provide risk assessments, full public liability insurance, GDPR-compliant consent processes, and SEND-aware delivery as standard.
We are trusted by schools, families, local authorities, and industry partners.
ThreadPoint also runs free community sessions open to all ages at local libraries and community venues. [Find out more →]
Testimonials
“I want to be an Engineer now, how much do they earn?”
— 8 Yeasr Old participant“Honestly? Before today, I thought 'the cloud' was actually… up there. Now we know it's real buildings with real people keeping it all running”.
— year 5 teacher“The day was thoroughly enjoyable, and it was fantastic to see how curious and engaged the children were throughout the sessions.
Hopefully, we've inspired the next generation of Data Centre Engineers and Technicians”.
— MICROSOFT - SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGERBook your workshop.
Ready to bring ThreadPoint to your school?
Complete a short expression of interest and we'll come back with a tailored proposal — including session options, curriculum rationale, and pricing.
[Express interest →]Complete a short expression of interest form and we will be in touch!
Or email us directly: hello@threadpoint.studio
Most schools hear back within 2 working days.
Did you know? ThreadPoint also delivers free intergenerational community sessions near you — open to pupils' families and the wider community, at no cost. [See upcoming community sessions} →
