Informatics is taught differently across Europe, shaped by local traditions, school systems and changing societal needs. This variety brings many great ideas, even if it sometimes presents challenges in defining a shared vision of ‘high-quality’ informatics teaching. To improve informatics education for all, we need to understand what works best in various classrooms. While good progress has been made, important questions remain – such as how and when core concepts should be introduced, and how to teach in ways that include and engage every student. These guidelines aim to help teachers develop practical strategies for making informatics learning fair, engaging and meaningful for all students, so that everyone has the chance to enjoy, explore and succeed in our digital world.