Computer Basics course for 6 to 8 years old
Coding, Game Design & Tech
Equip your child with essential computing skills, taught by expert tutors and university lecturers, and set them up with the foundations for future digital success!
Coding course for kids aged 6 to 8
University-level Education
with
Accredited Qualifications
Learn coding at the world’s only academy certified to offer NCFE-accredited qualifications for children aged 6 to 16.
Kids computer coding at a university level, with courses crafted by university educators. This unique experience prepares them for the future of technology!
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Kids can learn coding in 2 different modes
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FAQ
Computer Basics is Software Academy’s introductory course for beginners aged 6+. The course covers 3 different projects that give your child a great foundational understanding of programming.
They will learn interactive gameplay using mechanics such as collision detection, win/lose conditions and scoring systems. Advanced coding techniques such as randomised timers, speed adjustments and more!
Depending on the format you choose, your child either joins live online sessions with a real tutor (Term Time and Private Tuition), where they can ask questions and get help in real time, or learns at their own pace through guided video tutorials with tutor support available when needed (Self-guided).
Scratch uses drag-and-drop blocks instead of typed code, so kids learn sequencing, loops, and logic without worrying about syntax. This builds confidence and makes the move to text-based languages like Python much smoother later on.
Your child will navigate a computer confidently, understand core computing concepts, and build their own small games using block-based coding. They’ll also hold an NCFE-accredited qualification.
Start your child’s coding lessons at a young age. Both parents and kids love the classes as they’re easy enough for a child as young as 6 to comprehend! Check out what they say below.
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