Coding

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Coding as the 4th Pillar of Education

Parent Herald features Coco Coders founder Elizabeth Tweedale on why coding and computational literacy are the fourth pillar of modern education for kids. | Read more...

August 17, 2026

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Why Banning AI & Teaching Literacy Share One Goal

Coco Coders founder and CEO, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recently featured in Scary Mommy in an insightful piece discussing one of the most pressing debates in modern education: AI in the classroom. | Read more...

August 17, 2026

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The AI Classroom Divide Inside Our Schools

Before a student can meaningfully question how AI generates an answer, understand how it was trained, or recognize where it might be wrong, they first need a foundational understanding of how computers work, how code is written, and how algorithms are formed. We know that children need to learn the coding fundamentals that enable genuine AI literacy, rather than just surface-level familiarity with the tools... | Read more...

August 5, 2026

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The AI Era: Why Your Child Still Needs to Learn To Code

In an automated world, learning to code is the ultimate antidote to passivity. Founder Elizabeth Tweedale explores why understanding the "why" behind the algorithm is the only way to ensure the next generation designs the maze rather than just navigating it. | Read more...

February 17, 2026

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Why Every Coco Coder Begins with Launchpad

At Coco Coders, we believe that the first steps a child takes into the world of technology shouldn't just be educational - they should be transformational. That’s why we’ve designed Launchpad as the essential gateway for every young coder entering our weekly online coding classes. | Read more...

February 10, 2026

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Our Spiral Curriculum

At Coco Coders, we use a spiral curriculum because it helps students truly understand what they’re learning and remember it. Instead of rushing kids to “finish” a topic, we come back to the same core ideas again and again as students grow, each time adding a little more depth and challenge. | Read more...

January 16, 2026

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Coming up: ‘Start a Business’ theme

Our Start a Business theme is starting soon - children will come up with a product, then create a game where they can sell it and grow their business! Sign up to our weekly coding classes by 2nd January to take part… | Read more...

December 7, 2025

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Understanding the 30% AI Rule - Good When Used Well

What is the 30% AI rule? Discover how balancing AI assistance with your child's own creativity and coding skills can supercharge their learning and future-proof their tech skills. | Read more...

October 29, 2025

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Help Your Child Shine in School With Coding Classes

Coding is about sparking creativity, building confidence, and making friendships along the way. Regular weekly lessons mean they keep growing, not just in coding, but in many areas of their life. | Read more...

August 28, 2025