Behind the Cloud: Workshops for Schools.
Bring the digital world to life — simply, hands-on, and memorably.
Children use technology every day. Very few know where it lives, how it works, or who builds it.
As AI, data and digital systems become part of everyday learning and life, that gap matters more than ever.
ThreadPoint delivers story-led, hands-on workshops that help pupils explore digital infrastructure — data, networks, energy and the people who build it — 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 founder Willow Williams, the book introduces children to data centres, servers, cooling and the people who keep the internet running — through story, imagination and characters they can connect with.
Printed in OpenDyslexic font for neuroinclusive accessibility, the book supports KS1 and KS2 Computing themes and is available for families and schools to purchase independently.
Each school receives a copy for its library, with take-home copies available as part of selected workshop packages.
The learning does not end when we pack up.
Curriculum-Aligned Learning
Supporting the National Curriculum.
Computing — networks, data and digital systems
Science — energy, systems and how things work
English & Literacy — storytelling, vocabulary and oracy
PSHE — digital citizenship, community and responsibility
Why Schools Choose ThreadPoint
Fully Facilitated
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We bring the facilitation, materials, storybooks and LEGO kits. Your team simply books the session and welcomes us in.
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Inclusive by Design
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Optional photography
Built for varied learning styles, including neurodivergent pupils and children with SEND. Sessions are multi-sensory, visual and calmly facilitated.
Curriculum Linked
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Supports KS1 and KS2 Computing, Science, Literacy and PSHE, with clear learning outcomes.
High Engagement
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Children build, question, explain and remember. The learning often travels beyond the session into classrooms and conversations at home.
Professional images can be provided with selected packages, subject to school permissions and consent.
Safeguarding & Professional Standards
Safe, compliant, and school-ready.
Safeguarding is built into every ThreadPoint session from the ground up.
Facilitators are DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained and briefed before delivery. Sessions are supported by public liability insurance, GDPR-aware consent processes and SEND-aware facilitation.
Trusted by schools, libraries and local authorities including the London Boroughs of Hackney and Camden.
Testimonials
“I want to be an Engineer now, how much do they earn?”
— 8 Year 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 a workshop.
Ready to bring ThreadPoint to your school?
Get in touch and we’ll send a tailored proposal with session options, curriculum links and pricing.
Email: hello@threadpoint.studio
ThreadPoint also delivers free intergenerational community sessions for families and local residents.
