Learners should have completed Python Young Coders Foundation or have equivalent beginner Python knowledge — comfortable with variables, conditionals, loops, and basic functions. Children who are confident in those concepts are ready for this course.

Part 1 (Foundation) introduces Python from scratch through short, focused projects. Part 2 (Plus) builds on that foundation with data structures, parameterised functions, debugging skills, and larger multi-session projects. The step up is significant but structured to feel achievable.

Students build a Student Score Tracker, Coding Challenge Pack, Quiz Builder, Text Adventure Game, and a final Coding Competition Project. Each project is designed to feel rewarding and showcase a specific set of Python skills your child has genuinely mastered.

Python Coding for Kids – Part 2 is designed to bridge directly into Python Programming for Teens – Part 1: Foundations. By the end of Part 2, learners have the data structure and function knowledge needed to engage with the GCSE-supportive and certification-aligned content in the Teens programme, making the transition smooth and well-paced.

A laptop or desktop computer with Python installed and a stable internet connection is all that is needed. The tutor will confirm any specific setup requirements before the course starts.

Each one-hour session combines a short explanation, a guided coding task, and independent build time. The small group format means the tutor can give individual attention and ensure no learner is left behind before the session moves on.

The Coding Competition Project is the final course project — a self-directed Python program where learners choose their own idea, plan it, build it, test it, and present it. It is designed to develop independent thinking and produce a portfolio piece learners can genuinely show off.

Yes — independent debugging is a central skill in this course. Learners practise decomposition and systematic debugging techniques throughout, moving from tutor-guided error correction toward independently identifying and fixing problems in their own code.

The course runs across twelve one-hour sessions covering twelve hours of content. The schedule is confirmed and shared with parents at enrolment. All sessions are recorded so learners can revisit content between classes.

Children who have not completed Part 1 but have equivalent Python experience — comfortable with variables, conditionals, loops, and basic functions from another source — can join with tutor approval. Contact ITLearnner before enrolling to confirm your child's current level is the right fit.