Adventurers: Ages 8-12

Python: Introduction

Would your child love to learn text-based coding? This course offers an introduction to Python coding language through a series of fun and simple projects and challenges, and is aimed at students who are new to text-based coding.
Age 8-12
Difficulty Level
Suitable for beginners
Date & Times (duration 1 hour 15 minutes)
(duration 1 hour 15 minutes)
Price £125.00 (25% off the second course when booking 2 or more)
£125.00
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Python is one of the most commonly-used programming languages in the world, favoured by academic institutions and professional industries like Facebook, Google, and NASA. In this course, students are introduced to text-based programming by building simple apps and completing creative challenges. We make the study of Python fun and relevant for young learners, allowing them to develop core computing skills and gain confidence to move on to more complex Python projects and applications.

Learning outcomes

Students will gain the key foundational knowledge needed for text-based coding languages. They will develop critical coding, problem-solving and computer-literacy skills such as touch typing and reading code. Finally, young learners will gain an understanding of basic Python syntax such as strings, loops, variables, functions, and how Python IDEs and libraries work. This course covers the fundamentals of Python coding language to support further study, teaching students when code can be used to create their own projects.

Information for parents

We ask that - for at least the first session - an adult is available to help your child with their set-up in order to avoid any delays. Setting this software up is easy and we will provide you with comprehensive set-up instructions before your lessons begin, so do check your email!

Class structure

This is a sample schedule to show how our virtual lessons are structured.

10.00 - 10.15
Set-up
Students will set up their coding environments, share any work from the previous day or projects they have done independently.
10.15 - 11.00
Coding
45 minutes of focused coding, led by our fantastic teachers. Students will face new challenges, solidify their knowledge of coding concepts and flex their creativity!
11.00 - 11.15
Wrap-up
Students will complete quizzes and challenges to test their knowledge and share their work.
My favourite part was making the rock, paper, scissors game!

Student, aged 9

  • How does it work?

    • We have a maximum teacher:student ratio of 1:6 - this means that all students receive dedicated support, and top-quality, hands-on teaching
    • Our courses and virtual classroom have been extensively user-tested and refine to ensure they offer the best possible learning experience
    • Reports from teachers detail what your child has learnt, their strengths, and how they can improve

  • Each student will need...

    • A laptop or computer with a high-speed internet connection
    • A headset/earphones
    • A webcam and microphone
    • An adult to help set up - before each session we will email instructions on how to set up out video conferencing software

  • Our tutors

    • BlueShift teaching staff are coding professionals, who are passionate about passing their expertise onto children - many have previously taught at prestigious schools
    • Teachers undergo a rigorous application and training process, ensuring we get the best of the best
    • All teachers are vetted by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Policies

Lateness policy

Customer feedback has told us that students joining late can be disruptive for other learners. Therefore, we have imposed a cut-off time for joining lessons. If a student is more than 15 minutes late to a lesson, they will not be admitted. Late students will be able to catch up using recordings of the lesson and additional learning resources.

Recordings of lessons

All online lessons will be recorded, and recordings will be uploaded to the class padlet as a resource for students who have missed a lesson, or who want to watch again. Recordings will only be available to students in the class, the class teacher and the BlueShift team. Recordings will be deleted seven days after the course ends.

FAQs:

  • Can I book individual days?
  • Can I use an iPad/tablet or a Chromebook instead of laptop/PC?
  • Is adult presence required?
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  • "Thank you BlueShift for doing such a great job. My son is so excited about coding and learning made fun."

    Natalia, parent

  • "These courses are an amazing way to get kids interested in coding and robotics. Fun and educational"

    Isabel, parent

  • "My son was very keen to advance in programming. Not only has this been achieved, but his self-esteem has been greatly raised through your work. Thank you!"

    Marcos, parent

  • "The teachers have been excellent, full of enthusiasm and patience making the whole experience really fun"

    Angela, parent