For Schools - Inspiring Extra-Curricular Learning
Breakfast & After School Clubs
Breakfast & after school clubs - contact us
At Mini Code Breakers we have a desire to implement our classes into extra-curricular activities whether it be breakfast or after school clubs. We are dedicated to support and provide opportunities for children who might not have access to such classes outside of school time.
Therefore, our ambition is to use our knowledge, passion and enthusiasm to impact schools through problem solving and critical thinking skills. This foundation of knowledge will enable children to create programs of their own in a fun, safe and inspiring environment.
It is also known that computing is an essential skill for all children to learn and an important part of the curriculum. We support aspects of the National Curriculum for both KS1 & KS2 delivering fun and engaging classes. At KS1, focusing on key concepts, debugging (finding and removing errors) and allowing children to recognise common uses of information technology, giving them experience to use common software in the wider world, beyond school. All of which, creating the perfect platform to begin a child's digital journey.
At KS2, we provide opportunities to design, write and debug programs that solve problems, driving the determination to succeed and approach problems in a structured way. We use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; working with variables and operators enhancing individual progress through cross curricular areas. Opportunities to design and code own stories or games encourages our students to accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems. This also enhances the ability to solve problems by decomposing these problems into smaller, easier sections to make critical thinking more manageable and achievable.
Above all, our classes are fun, inspiring, engaging and we cannot wait to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you provide the necessary hardware for the classes?
A: Yes, we provide all of our own equipment to ensure a seamless learning experience, however, we are happy to use school facilities if preferred.
Q: How are the children grouped in your classes?
A: Classes are typically divided into age-appropriate categories such as age 6-7, 8-9, and 10+, ensuring a tailored learning environment is provided, with differentiation applied throughout depending on ability range within the class.
Q: What is the cost to bring Mini Code Breakers into our school, and how are they determined?
A: The fees for our classes depend on various factors, including the viability of the arrangement. More classes or additional hardware requirements may affect the pricing. Please contact us for specific pricing details.
Q: What coding languages and platforms do you teach?
A: We offer a diverse range of coding languages and platforms, including Scratch, Roblox Studio, Minecraft Education, Python and web development. Our classes cover a broad spectrum of coding skills and technologies. We also cover all the concepts of programming such as loop, operators, conditional statements etc.
Q: What can the students expect to learn in your classes?
A: In our classes, children will gain hands-on experience in coding and programming. They will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. The curriculum aligns with aspects of the National Curriculum for both KS1 and KS2, providing a solid foundation for digital literacy and programming skills.
Q: Do your classes involves project work?
A: Our classes produce and create projects, however, for this to occur, schools would need to sign up for at least a half or full term,to ensure projects are of a good standard and children have learnt the knowledge to build such projects. This can be in the form of an animated story or game using Scratch or it could be something more complex like a Micro:bit project or Roblox Studio project.