Introducing students to coding

Coding is the core of all computer work and the skills required are being taught in 15 schools in Northamptonshire by former Tresham College student James Green.

James, and his partner Louise Green, are both part of Jam Coding, a UK-wide franchise. Jam Coding is dedicated to encouraging children to embrace coding though fun methods of teaching so that the UK can meet the massive demands for these technical skills.

James works closely with Tresham College campus at Corby, while Louise mentors students at the Kettering campus to give a total of seven vital work experience opportunities working with children at Key Stage 1 and 2 in school classrooms. As part of these placements students teach game building, animation, movie-making, robotics, Python and Java scripting.

They hope soon to be able to offer employment to their first apprentice.

Said James, Area Director for Jam Coding, Peterborough:

“It’s great to be able to work with my old college and encourage the coders, technicians, trainers and teachers of tomorrow.”