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What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

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What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

A sprite in Scratch is a graphic object that you can program to move and interact with other sprites as well as responding to user input. Sprites are a fundamental and important concept in Scratch and become the bedrock of most games...

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5th February 2024

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Summer Courses for 16 Year Olds in London in 2024

It can be tough to arrange activities for your 16-year olds over the summer holidays. It’s even more so when you’ve got your own work commitments or busy life to manage. With that in mind, have you ever considered signing them up to a...

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2nd January 2024

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2024 August Summer Camps for Kids – Coding, Tech, & Gaming

You might think it’s a little early to start planning the 2024 summer holidays for your kids, but if you are stuck for ideas and like to get started early, then we’d recommend thinking about August summer camps, even though they are a...

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1st January 2024

STEM clubs near you

Summer Camps, Tech Courses

STEM Clubs Near You (FunTech’s STEM Holiday Club Dates)

FunTech runs a wide range of STEM holiday clubs at various locations in the London area and south of England the school summer holidays. Our STEM clubs give kids aged 7 to 16 the opportunity to learn, have fun, and make the most of...

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27th June 2023

13 Game Ideas for Scratch

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13 Game Ideas for Scratch

Scratch is a brilliant way for kids to be introduced to coding. It uses a block-based coding approach which makes learning programming concepts much easier for beginners. If you, or your child know want to now progress more, here are 13...

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15th December 2022

Coding, Summer Camps

How Do You Explain Machine Learning to a Kid?

According to IBM, machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate how humans learn, gradually improving the accuracy of the computer’s decision-making process....

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27th May 2022

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8 Reasons Why Roblox is Educational for Kids

As a parent, you’ve no doubt heard of Roblox. It’s a unique computer gaming platform. But did you know that it can also be a great learning tool? From academic to social skills, the games in Roblox and processes behind which children...

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27th July 2021

Summer Camps

Summer Camps in London for 2021

It can be tough to arrange activities for your kids over the summer holidays. It’s even more so when you’ve got your own work commitments or busy life to manage. With that in mind, have you ever considered signing them up to a summer...

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27th July 2021

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Summer Camps in Hampstead for Kids & Teenagers

Finding fun and engaging activities for your teenagers or kids over the summer holidays in the Hampstead area can be challenging, particularly for those with active imaginations. However, given that the restrictions are now lifting, the...

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21st June 2021

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4 Benefits of Playing Roblox

Much like Minecraft which we have covered in detail, Roblox is a popular multiplayer gaming experience aimed at children and young adults. However, unlike Minecraft, Roblox is not just a game, but also a platform where young developers...

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20th April 2021