Why do kids need to code and how can we help?
summary
Primary classrooms face a sudden national curriculum demand (2014) to teach algorithms, networks and physical computing while most teachers lack specialist training and confidence; typical tools are Bee-Bot for age 4+, block editors like Scratch and Blockly to 11, and text Python from 11 up. Community fixes include Code Club (9–11 target) and volunteer “coding evenings” that scale from ~12–15 to ~30 attendees across towns, showing project‑based, Raspberry Pi‑led sessions actually lift teacher confidence and pupil engagement.
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- 0:00Start
- 1:44The Recommendations
- 3:39A whole new set of skills - Basic programming skills from age 4
- 5:31Useful skills?
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