Future-Proof Skills for Real Careers
Coding and digital skills are no longer optional - they're essential.
According to research from the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
- 82% of all advertised openings in the UK require digital skills
- Jobs requiring digital skills pay 29% more on average
From software development to digital marketing, game design, and even architecture – kids who start early in digital skills are better prepared for future careers.
Example:
A 12-year-old learning Python today could be building automation tools or small games by age 14 – giving them a massive head start for GCSEs, apprenticeships, or tech-based A-levels
Academic Improvements You Can See
Our curriculum isn't just for future careers - it directly enhances school performance too.
Studies show that learning coding and digital creation boosts:
- Math's skills through logic and pattern recognition
- English skills through structured writing (coding is like writing clear instructions)
- Creative thinking and visual design through game building and digital art
A study by the Education Endowment Foundation found that coding and game design improved problem-solving ability by up to 17% in 10- to 14-year-olds.
Our own parents regularly report that their children:
- Concentrate better at school
- Ask more questions in class
- Become more independent learners
Stand Out from the Crowd
In a world where many students follow the same curriculum, extra-curricular learning in coding and tech makes your child stand out.
With us, your child won’t just watch videos – they’ll:
- Build games using Unity or Unreal Engine
- Create 3D animations in Blender
- Design logos and posters using Photoshop
- Earn NCFE-accredited certificates that look impressive on school applications, CVs, and university forms
These projects can be showcased in a portfolio – something even most university students don’t have.
Get Ahead of the Rise of AI & Automation
AI is already transforming industries - from customer service bots to self-driving cars and generative design.
Experts predict:
- 65% of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don't yet exist
- Roles in programming, robotics, and AI development are increasing year-on-year
- Creative digital skills - like 3D design, storytelling, and coding - are among the hardest to automate
By learning how technology works, your child won’t just adapt to the future – they’ll help shape it.
“Our curriculum encourages creativity, adaptability, and tech fluency – the very skills AI can’t replace.”
What Makes Software Academy Different
- The only UK academy approved to deliver NCFE-accredited tech qualifications for 6-16 year olds
- All courses designed by real university educators
- UK-based support and tutors, available for questions and guidance
- No contracts, no commitments - cancel anytime
- 100% online, with flexible scheduling that works around family life
Hear it from Other Parents
Ready to Give Your Child a Boost?
Try a free taster session and see why so many families are choosing Software Academy to future-proof their children’s success:
No pressure. No contracts. Just great learning.
