Python Coding

Beginner Python Coding

Students will learn to code in Python and create fun games and useful applications. Python is particularly suitable for this age group because it is concise, easy to read and has multiple applications in the real world (web development, app development and other scientific uses such as data science). It is the most popular programming language in the world and is widely used by all the leading tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Facebook. The Python live weekly class  is designed for late primary to secondary aged students who are looking to learn to code using a proper “grown-up” programming language. This class is a great introduction to both fundamental programming concepts and the Python programming language. Students will be comfortable programming in Python and taking their newly acquired programming skills home.

• Learn Python syntax (structure)
• Use loops and conditionals (IF/THEN/ELSE)
• Understand variables (number, Boolean, string)
• Create and use functions
• Use all of the above to make a super cool game

Intermediate Python Coding

Intermediate Python Coding is suitable for students who have either completed our Python Coding 1 course or who have experience coding in Python. It is designed for late primary to secondary aged students who are looking to take their Python programming skills to the next level. Advanced Python builds on the principles covered in beginner Python and covers object oriented programming in greater depth. Children will start to use popular Python libraries such as Pandas, Skikit for machine learning, and PyGame. We will also explore web development techniques using Python libraries such as Django. The objective of the Python 2 course is to help children become confident and independent programmers.

• Learn Python syntax (structure)
• Object oriented programming
• Use loops and conditionals (IF/THEN/ELSE)
• Understand variables (number, Boolean, string)
• Create and use functions
• Graphics and web design frameworks
• Data science and machine learning techniques

Advanced Python Coding

Advanced Python Coding is designed for confident coders aged 11 or over,  looking to apply their programming knowledge to data science and machine learning. Students will be introduced to Interactive Python Notebooks, a tool used by professionals to write and present their code. We will then look at the "Pandas" library, a useful tool that allows us easily to describe and manipulate large amounts of data.  We will then learn how to visualise our data by plotting graphs and spotting trends in the dataset. We'll cover more useful libraries to add to our Data Science arsenal. Finally, we will get a brief introduction to machine learning, the process of letting a computer recognise patterns and make predictions. In our case, this means recognising images that we give to it!

• Learn Python syntax (structure)
• Learn to use Interactive Python Notebooks
• Learn to use the "Pandas" library tool
• Describe and manipulate large real-life datasets
• Visualise your data by plotting graphs
• Spot trends in your dataset
• Explore additional libraries for mathematical modelling
• Get introduced to machine learning to help a computer recognise patterns and make predictions

Python Coding, Summer Term Timetable 2025:

Day	Start Date	End Date	Level
Monday 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM (9 weeks)	28th April 2025	30th June 2025	Beginner Python Coding
Tuesday 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM (9 weeks)	29th April 2025	1st July 2025	Intermediate Python Coding
Wednesday 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM (9 weeks)	30th April 2025	2nd July 2025	Advanced Python Coding

Duration: 9 weeks Frequency: Once a week Course Fee: £162 Age Requirement: 10 +  Note: Half term break (no sessions): 26th May - 30th May 2025 Challenges may vary depending on the child’s age/ability as we have multiple streams running within each session. What you would need: 

• A computer or tablet with the Zoom web conferencing software installed.
• A laptop/computer (PC or Mac) with Python installed (download here)

Experience:   No prior coding experience necessary for beginner Python. If you have been to one of our camps before or attended a term-long beginner & intermediate Python classes, then we would suggest booking the Intermediate & advanced Python classes respectively which covers more advanced topics.