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Practical writing for parents and students about learning to code - from our instructors, not a marketing desk.

Should a six-year-old learn to code?

Should a six-year-old learn to code?

Short answer: not the way an adult does. Here is what actually helps at that age, and what to ignore.

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Scratch to Python: making the jump without tears

Scratch to Python: making the jump without tears

The move from blocks to typed code is where most young learners stall. Three habits that prevent it.

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What our robotics students learn that isn't robotics

What our robotics students learn that isn't robotics

Wiring a sensor teaches patience, measurement and honest debugging faster than any worksheet.

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Using AI tools honestly in schoolwork

Using AI tools honestly in schoolwork

A practical family policy for assistants: when they help learning and when they quietly replace it.

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How we assess a twelve-week term

How we assess a twelve-week term

Our five-level rubric, what earns a level, and why we do not run written examinations.

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Five weekend projects for a bored Builder

Five weekend projects for a bored Builder

Small briefs your child can finish in an afternoon with tools they already have.

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