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Give your child the best chance of getting into their school of choice with Focus on Education DiscoG Coding Academy Learn The Language That Writes The Future. Call Gerard on: 07767300940 info@discogcodingacademy.com www.discogcodingacademy.com LOCATIONS Stanmore, Harrow, Edgware, Radlett, Northwood & Pinner BOOK your FREE Session NOW! • Use the Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized computer • Learn the Python Programming Language • Use Python Turtle to draw digital art • Build basic electronic circuits & much more... YOUNG CODERS PROGRAMME Weekly Coding Classes for Ages 8–14 Visit our website for information on GCSE and A-level courses. Coding Classes for ages 8-14 DiscoG Coding Academy uses the Raspberry Pi – a credit card sized computer – to teach children and adults of all ages to code. Join one of our unique coding programmes to discover the Python Programming Language. The Young Coders Course, for children aged 6-8 and 9-14 is an ideal introduction to the world of coding. The 11+ exams are now over, this is the perfect time to discover a new skill that is essential to your child’s future. In one-to-one sessions, each student is encouraged to learn at their own pace, whilst students taught in small groups of a similar age are able to collaborate, share thoughts and provide support, utilising their individual strengths. We are living in a world dominated by technology, understanding hardware and software is now as important as reading and writing and is essential to surviving in the 21st Century. Get inspired and join the digital revolution today! For more information visit www.discogcodingacademy.com Give your child the best chance with Examberry Examberry are 11+ specialists and run small friendly classes with a maximum of 8 children per class only. We have centres in Ealing, Hounslow, Slough, Kingston, New Malden and Teddington. All our tutors are qualified teachers and we teach in a positive interactive way. At Examberry we have one goal – to teach, support and encourage the children to always do their best. I can’t put into words our delight when we see a child progress and achieve great things. Their joy is our joy. Today we have over 200 children registered with us and our published 11+ Test Papers in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non Verbal Reasoning are selling in major retail shops. This year we joint with Mensa wrote the entrance tests for the Channel Four programme “Child Genius” which puts gifted children through their paces. I love what I do and feel a duty to give something back to society. We sponsor many talented and gifted children through our sponsorship programme and also support local schools with fundraising programmes. The greatest gift we can give our children is education. I am happy I can contribute in my small way in doing that. Nav Johal, Partner. EducationInvestor Awards 2016 Try Kumon’s two-week Free Trial now! At your local Kumon Study Centre our aim is to develop students into confident, independent learners and to help them achieve their full potential. Kumon enables children to confidently take on new challenges and develop strong study skills. We believe this opportunity to grow academically and personally should be available to children of all ages and abilities. This is why, between 1-28 February, we are offering a two-week Free Trial of the Kumon Maths and/or English Programme for all new students. The Free Trial will allow you to attend a Kumon Study Centre for two consecutive weeks, meet your Instructor and their team of dedicated assistants, and find out what your child can achieve through the Kumon Method of Learning. For more information about the two-week Free Trial, please contact your local Kumon Study Centre or visit our website at kumon.co.uk/find-a-tutor/freeassessment. 6 Primary Times, West London • February Half Term 2017 Don’t forget to say you saw it in Primary Times!
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