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Plain-English help to understand coding education and make a confident choice. Free, and with nothing to sell.
How to choose a coding school
What actually matters when deciding, plus the questions to ask before you enrol.
ReadWhat coding classes cost
We checked every school against its own site. Most do not publish a fee. Here is what the ones that do charge.
ReadCoding programmes explained
ScratchJr, Scratch, app, web, Python, robotics and AI, and what age each one suits.
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Coding for kids
Why coding helps, and the best beginner tools to start your child at home.
ReadCoding for preschoolers
What coding really is at three to six, the one question that judges a class in a single visit, and an honest answer on whether starting early helps.
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Scratch for kids
The age it suits, why your child likely meets it at school anyway, and when a paid class is worth it.
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Python for kids
When a child is actually ready for typed code, and how Python connects to O-Level Computing.
ReadGame design for kids
The class children ask for by name. What Scratch, Roblox, Minecraft and Unity classes really involve, and how to tell building from playing.
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Robotics for kids
A step-by-step path into robotics: the basics, the best kits, and how to progress.
ReadWeb design for kids
A web class can be a term of formatting or a term of real programming. The one question that tells you which you are buying.
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AI for kids
Which schools here teach it, what suits each age, and why checking beats prompting.
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