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Where children learn to code by building real things
Coding academy · KS2 · Year 5 & 6
Code Hamsters is a hands-on coding academy for children aged 9–11. They learn Python with Raspberry Pi and robotics kits, taught by computer science students and experienced software engineers.
Our principles
What we believe in
The promises we make to every child and family, and the standards every tutor works to.
Creativity and exploration come first
Children are makers, not followers of instructions. We give them room to explore, ask “what if?” and take their projects in their own direction.
Mistakes are how we learn
Every programmer writes bugs. Getting things wrong is encouraged, because finding and fixing mistakes is where the real learning happens.
Every difference is celebrated
Every child thinks differently, and that’s a strength. All backgrounds, abilities and ideas are welcomed, celebrated and explored together.
A healthy relationship with technology
Children learn to be in control of technology, not controlled by it: creating with it rather than just scrolling, and understanding how it works.
Safeguarding comes first, always
Children’s safety and wellbeing come before everything else. Every tutor is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained, and our safeguarding policy is open for every parent to read.
Kindness and teamwork
We build together. Children share ideas, help each other out, and learn to give and receive feedback kindly.
Everyone grows at their own pace
Beginners build up step by step and confident coders are stretched with extra challenges. Progress is measured against yourself, not anyone else.
Families are partners
We keep parents and carers in the loop about what their child is learning and building, and we’re always happy to talk.
For children
Build it, test it, fix it, and have fun doing it
Every session is about making something. Children learn to code by doing: experimenting, solving problems and building projects they’re proud of.
Write real Python
Not just drag-and-drop blocks. Children write Python, the same language professional software engineers use every day.
Program a Raspberry Pi
Take control of a real, pocket-sized computer and see code make things happen in the real world.
Build and code robots
Use robotics kits to build, program and test robots, then tweak them and try again.
Solve problems together
Work in small teams to crack challenges, hunt down bugs and experiment with ideas.
Earn badges and certificates
Complete challenges to collect badges, fill up reward charts and earn certificates to take home.
Go further
Racing ahead? Extension tasks keep confident coders stretched, while beginners build up step by step.
Coming soon
Be the first to hear when we open
We’re putting the finishing touches to the Code Hamsters coding academy for KS2 children in Year 5 & 6. Drop us an email and we’ll let you know as soon as places are available.
Register your interestSmall groups of up to 12 children with one tutor. Every tutor has an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training before they work with children. Please read our safeguarding and child protection policy before you book. Questions in the meantime? Email matt@codehamsters.com.
Or give us a call on +44 7877 742502. Our helpful customer service team will be pleased to answer all your questions. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.