Coding Classes for Ages 8–11: Scratch
Join us for a fun and engaging 30- or 50-minute session where our expert tutors will keep your children engaged and learning while developing the essential 21st Century skills of coding, problem-solving and logical thinking.
Scratch is where children aged 8–11 take their coding to the next level. Using the block-based Scratch platform, they’ll design games, animations, and interactive stories — learning the principles of programming through creativity and play.
Children snap blocks of code together to control characters, add effects, build logic, and design their own projects. Along the way, they develop problem-solving, perseverance, and creativity — essential skills for school, life and future careers.
Progression Pathway
Scratch is suitable for both beginners and those with prior coding experience. Our four-level pathway ensures every child is supported to grow their skills step by step:
- Beginner: Learn the basics of Scratch — character movement, costume changes, user interactions, and logic (if/else).
- Intermediate: Build with variables, broadcasts, cloning, timed animations, and responsive designs.
- Experienced: Develop complex games and animations using sensing blocks, pen tools, and layered effects.
- Pro: Create ambitious multi-level projects with collision detection, gravity, transitions, and advanced game mechanics.
What to expect
- Fun projects like maze games, magical adventures, and interactive puzzles
- Step-by-step introduction to key coding concepts — sequencing, conditionals, variables, cloning, and more
- Opportunities to develop creativity alongside logical thinking
- Personalised 1:1 or 1:2 lessons tailored to your child’s pace and interests
Practical details
- Age group: 8–11 years
- Format: Online via Zoom using the Scratch platform (free to access)
- Sessions offered as 1:1 or 1:2 with our expert tutors
- Pricing per lesson (if you book the whole term, you will automatically get 10% off)
- 30 minutes: £28 for 1:1
- 30 minutes: £20 per child for 1:2 lessons
- 50 minutes: £50 for 1:1
- 50 minutes: £30 per child for 1:2 lessons
Meet our Scratch Tutors
Our Scratch tutors are passionate about helping children unlock both creativity and confidence. With experience in computing, digital design, and education, they support learners to take their ideas from imagination to finished projects — whether it’s a simple game or a complex, multi-level design. Meet the tutors by reading their profiles and booking directly with them on Pebble:
Scratch is the perfect pathway to real-world coding, giving children the confidence, critical thinking, and digital skills they need for the future.