Vital coding lessons are being offered to schools across Warrington

Rozalyn Orme and Andrew Beech have joined forces with a leading national coding and computing education firm, Jam Coding, to provide Warrington students with an enhanced education in computing.

The business, Jam Coding Warrington, promises to carry out ‘invaluable’ digital workshops in primary schools across the town.

Speaking on the new provision being offered to schools, area director Rozalyn said: “We embraced the Jam Coding opportunity because it offers a unique curriculum-based coding provision.

“Children stand to gain not just educationally, but in a fun and engaging environment not found elsewhere.”

Jam Coding was first established in 2014 and now stands as one of largest providers of its kind in the country, boasting a network of more than 200 specially trained Code Coaches based in areas spanning all the way from Aberdeen to Dover – with Warrington being its latest addition.

Children will be able to learn in workshops all about coding (Image: Supplied)
Andrew Beech, co-director of Jam Coding Warrington, added: “Our journey began from a simple desire to fill the void of coding provision in the north west, particularly for our own children.

“We’re thrilled about our upcoming initiatives in the region and have already begun accepting bookings. The enthusiastic response from teachers reaffirms the value of our mission, and we look forward to collaborating with schools and the wider community.”

Reflecting on the pressing need for digital literacy, founder of Jam Coding, Roger Grogan, remarked on recent reports which highlight a ‘looming digital skills shortage crisis’ in the UK.

This also compounded by a 40 per cent drop in young people pursuing IT subjects since 2015.

“This underscores the urgency for services like ours, and yet it is a need we have recognised for years. Our mission is clear: to equip children with essential digital skills for life,” he said.

Children will be able to learn in workshops all about coding (Image: Supplied)

Jam Coding not only delivers after-school clubs and one-off workshops in schools to enhance their computing provision but also prioritises the safety of young learners by offering Digital Safety and Citizenship sessions from as early as four years old.

A unique feature to the provision is the ‘bespoke curriculum’ that is offered which is crafted to rekindle young people's interest in the subject, particularly in light of the decline in engagement over the years.

It also equips teachers with the training, knowledge, and resources needed to deliver the subject effectively.

While the bespoke curriculum follows the framework of the National Curriculum in computing, it distinguishes itself through its engaging lesson contents and learning techniques.

In one particular lesson, for instance, pupils get to craft musical instruments using recycled materials, seamlessly integrating with their science curriculum.

They then use coding software and various educational tools to animate their instruments.

With various subscription options available, teaching staff can access this through their exclusive learning platform, Jam Coding Academy.

Jam Coding Academy serves as a crucial tool in addressing a significant issue in computing education.

Jennifer Talbot, learning and development manager at Jam Coding and former computing teacher, emphasised added: “A major concern in primary school computing education, underscored by Ofsted in 2022, is the continuous professional development (CPD) of teaching staff.

“The bespoke curriculum directly addresses this concern by offering certified teacher training for every single lesson.

“This empowers teachers to undergo training, achieve certification, and deliver tailored lessons to each and every pupil with utmost confidence and proficiency."

Jam Coding is welcoming enquiries from schools across Warrington that want to ‘breathe life into their computing provision’.

For collaboration opportunities, please reach out to info@jamcoding.co.uk