Who are School of Coding?
- We teach computer science and coding to children and adults. Working in partnership with three major universities and over 100 primary & secondary schools in the UK, we deliver after school clubs, coding workshops, holiday clubs, and adult education courses. Our mission is to engage, inspire and create tech leaders of tomorrow from a young age.
What is the age range?
- Here at School of Coding we teach children from the age of 6 and all the way up to 18. Our adult education is suitable for ages 18+.
Where are you based?
- We are based at Unit 8, Newton Court, Pendeford Business Park, Wolverhampton WV9 5HB
Do your staff have DBS checks?
- All our staff have enhanced DBS checks and are trained in safeguarding.
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
- Unfortunately we don’t accept childcare vouchers.
What happens if my child can’t attend one of their lessons?
- Please always give us 24 hours notice if you cannot attend a lesson. We believe that consistency in learning is key rather than ad hoc lessons or missing them entirely.
- If you pay for 121 tuition, we will reschedule a cover lesson with your tutor for a mutually convenient date/time.
- If you pay for group or paired tuition, unfortunately, this would go as a missed lesson and would not be rescheduled for an alternative date/time.
- Homework/catch-up material will always be available on the free e-learning platform that we offer that students can utilize if any lessons are missed.
When do the lessons take place?
- We have availability Monday – Saturday morning, afternoon and evening.
Does my child need to bring anything with them to tuition?
- The only thing they need to bring is a USB so they can save the work that they have been working on.
Does the tuition run the half terms and summer holidays?
- Our tuition runs all throughout the year except for 2 weeks at Christmas. You will receive 4 free lessons over the year when paying for four lessons a month, so these two weeks will not be refunded.
Can my child take their GCSE Computer Science exam with you?
- We have all the material for the whole GCSE curriculum so children are able to obtain their Computer Science GCSE at School of Coding. And because we are an OCR exam centre even the GCSE exam can be taken in our tuition centre, or alternatively at School. We work with your child’s school to facilitate this.
How long is each session?
- Group and paired sessions are for 1 hour and 1:2:1 can be for 1 hour or more.
I FAQs – Holiday Clubs
What are the holiday clubs?
- The holiday clubs are fun education workshops we offer during the half-terms and holidays. Children can enjoy different types of coding activities and virtual reality throughout the day while learning about healthy active lifestyles.
Do they have to have any coding experience?
- No, the children can be new to coding and have some experience. We cater for all levels of experience, so there will be something for all children.
Do they need to bring anything with them?
- We offer hot/cold lunches and a snack for children on free school meals. For children that are not, there would be a small cost in addition to the cost of the holiday club for this. Alternatively, children are welcome to bring a packed lunch so they have something to eat at lunchtime. They will also need a USB if they would like to save the work they have been doing.
What is the cost of a holiday club?
- For children that are on free school meals, the club is free. Otherwise, the cost for the full-day holiday camp is £25 or £29 if lunch is provided.
What are the times of the holiday clubs?
- It depends on the location so it will either be between 9 am – 10 am start and 4pm finish.
I FAQs – Refunds / Finance process
What types of payment do you accept?
- All payments are taken via credit, debit cards, standing orders or direct debits. Our subscription payments are collected by WorldPay. We charge for lessons upfront per month before the lessons commence.
What are the costs for lessons?
- All lessons are one hour per week, to be of the same subject with the same tutor.
General Coding
- 121 lessons the price is £99.99 per month.
- Sibling or paired lesson price is £69.99 per month.
- Group lessons the price is £49.99 per month. This includes a minimum of three students and a maximum of six.
GCSE Computer Science, Maths and Science
- 121 GCSE lessons the price is £99.99 per month.
- Sibling or paired lesson price is £79.99.
- Group GCSE lessons the price is £69.99 per month.
A-Level Computer Science
- 121 A-level lessons the price is £280 per month.
- Group A-level lessons the price is £200 per month.
All lessons must be paid in advance of the lesson commencement
How do I cancel a lesson? And will I be charged?
- To cancel a lesson you need to contact the tuition desk on 01902 509 209 or [email protected] 24 hours in advance of the lesson time.
- If you fail to attend your lesson in person or online the lesson fee will still be charged.
- We will only refund a lesson if we need to cancel the lesson for any reason or if there was a problem with the lesson that went ahead.
- If you pay for 121 tuition, we will reschedule a cover lesson with your tutor for a mutually convenient date/time.
- If you pay for group or paired tuition, unfortunately, this would go as a missed lesson and would not be rescheduled for an alternative date/time.
- You have the option to freeze lessons once a year in certain circumstances, if you need to do this please contact us with one calendar month’s notice.
I want to stop my lessons altogether, how do I do this?
- Permanent cancellation of lessons for paying monthly subscription clients should be given a minimum of one calendar month in advance. We cannot accept cancellations under one calendar month. If you wish your lessons to cease regardless, the full month’s subscription will be due.