Computing Educational Visit to Cadbury World

On Friday 12 December 2025, we went on an exciting educational trip to Cadbury World with our Year 7 Computer Science classmates.

When we arrived, we learned about the 200-year history of Cadbury and how one of Britain’s most famous chocolate companies uses computer systems, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity in real life. During a presentation, we found out how Cadbury protects its ideas and products, including the famous “glass and a half of milk” logo and the royal purple colour on the packaging. This helped us understand how digital information must be kept secure, linking to what we learn about cybersecurity and responsible use of technology in KS3 Computing.

During the factory tour, we could see how computer systems are used to control machines and manage production. We learned that machines follow instructions and algorithms to work accurately and efficiently, and that artificial intelligence can be used to analyse data, check quality, and spot mistakes. We were also told that secure networks are important to protect factories from cyber-attacks, which links directly to our learning about networks and security.

One of our favourite parts of the day was creating our own chocolate cups and choosing our own toppings. This made us think about how companies might use data and AI to understand customer choices and improve products.

After that, we enjoyed some fun attractions, including exciting rides, a 4D cinema experience, and seeing the famous drum-playing gorilla from the Cadbury adverts, which we recognised straight away.

Overall, the trip was fun, interesting, and educational. It helped us understand how KS3 Computer Science topics, such as algorithms, data, computer systems, networks, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, are used in the real world, and it has made us more interested in learning Computer Science in the future.

Dragos Dicu (7H)