Programming Classes

Computer Programming teaches logical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied across the curriculum. The latest educational programming languages require the discipline of structured thinking but are great fun too.

Our Computer Programming classes deliver a structured curriculum designed to teach an increasingly complex set of programming constructs and algorithrms and is carefully planned to give the children time to understand, explore and consolidate their new skills.

Right from the start, we are building up a way of thinking, planning and constructing programs that equally applies to commercial languages such as C++ and Java.

We offer a range of computer programming courses suitable for children from Year 5 to Sixth Form. We also train teachers how to program in languages such as Scratch (MIT) and Python.

 

What we ought to be doing is giving the kids the ability to operate in – and perhaps help to create – industries that
nobody has even dreamed of yet.

Courses for Children

You can see the latest club showcase here.

Years 5 to 9

Years 8 and 9

Years 9 to 11

Secondary - Sixth Form

Courses for Adults

We offer a range of group classes for adults which start with the basics. Private tuition and consultation is also available.

Computers for the Terrified
Computer Fundamentals for Home
Computer skills for Work Returners
Getting Connected - using eBay, facebook etc
Website development (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels) - 10 week courses
Website development using Wordpress - 5 week course


News and Research

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Google Boss Criticises UK Schools' Computer Science Education

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