Coding is a fairly new area of education in the UK and was introduced in 2014 to bridge the skills gap in tech.

Lessons start from as early as KS1 where children aged 5 to 6 are taught about what algorithms are and are expected to code in 2 or 3 different languages by the end of KS3. From Minecraft to Roblox, https://codakid.com/ makes coding for kids fun.

We have teamed up with an independent school in Cardiff to explore the benefits of coding lessons for children.

It Teaches Children About Problem-Solving

In programming your child will reach many stumbling blocks where they encounter problems that need to be solved with logical problem-solving skills. This involves an element of imagination which can help them to build on their creative thinking skills. Practicing this will help them to tackle problems better in both their personal and professional life.

Perseverance

While there are multiple solutions in programming, they may or may not work and need to be tested through trial and error. This builds perseverance as children learn to accept that building something great takes time and patience.

Future Proofing

As the world changes with technology, so will the jobs available on the job market. Business processes and roles will become obsolete. Slowly but surely coding will become a basic literacy skill that is expected of all workers. Learning how to code ensures that your child won’t have to re-train and fall victim to these changes. They’ll be able to understand the new technologies developed and how they work.

Coding builds Confidence

At first learning a programming language will seem daunting but as your child practises, their confidence will improve and grow along with their self-belief.

Improves Mathematics Skills

Coding involves computational thinking as the problems encountered often have mathematical expressions. This can help children with their numeracy skills and help them to perform better in maths.