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Engaging

Fun tech courses are highly engaging while providing high quality content.

Creative Tech course

Our son enjoyed the course delivered in the three terms. He learned how to use various programs and their application in the creative world. The classes are small and it helps to have a more engaging experience. He continues with Tech Pro this year.

We love FunTech

My son is with them for almost 4 years now, he got A* in A Level.

CreativeTech

Our son, 10, has just completed the CreativeTech course with FunTech and he has absolutely loved it. He's enjoyed every aspect of the course especially the graphics element. As an aspiring YouTuber (what kid isn't these days!) he has revelled in the fact he can now create graphics for his channel...

Our son, 10, has just completed the CreativeTech course with FunTech and he has absolutely loved it. He's enjoyed every aspect of the course especially the graphics element. As an aspiring YouTuber (what kid isn't these days!) he has revelled in the fact he can now create graphics for his channel. His introduction to the Adobe platform has given him lots of confidence, so much so he has extended his knowledge by teaching himself the basics of Adobe Premier which wasn't part of the course. All the skills he has learnt have been applied together making his videos slightly less terrible :-)

On a slightly more practical application during the lockdown he was able to utilise his new skills doing his remote school work where he was wowing the teacher with his creations. The added benefit for us was that he was doing his school work enthusiastically as he didn't see it as 'boring'.

The course was fantastically run week on week building on what he has learnt, on the odd occasion where the concepts were not fully understood FunTech picked up on this from their comprehensive feedback system. The concepts were then recapped in an extra session ensuring there were no gaps from the course. Absolutely first-class.

We are looking forward to many more years with FunTech and are excited to see where it takes us.

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Python Coder Level 1

Ben really enjoyed the course with friendly tutors, it is very useful for school.

PureCoder Level 2 Alexander Ching

Alex found the first few lessons difficult, as for various reason lessons usually overran or Alex found it difficult to engage and was wondering if programming was for him. FunTech reacted positively, putting Alex on one-to-one lessons at no extra cost. He soon caught up and got his love of progr...

Alex found the first few lessons difficult, as for various reason lessons usually overran or Alex found it difficult to engage and was wondering if programming was for him. FunTech reacted positively, putting Alex on one-to-one lessons at no extra cost. He soon caught up and got his love of programming back. He enjoyed the rest of course and is looking forward to PureCoder Level 3.

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Academic year 20-21

Good experience. No comments

PureCoder level 2 - Evan M

Evan has enjoyed this first year of regular term time coding and has found challenging the discipline and logic of determining what the program requires and how to deliver it in code form. He is looking forward to next year.

Exceptional

My son has benefitted greatly from his FunTech courses, and his teachers have also recognised this when working on his projects at school. Learning from home with the Virtual Lab is so easy. He sign's in each week and is engaged for the entire lesson, learning and laughing along the way. The tuto...

My son has benefitted greatly from his FunTech courses, and his teachers have also recognised this when working on his projects at school. Learning from home with the Virtual Lab is so easy. He sign's in each week and is engaged for the entire lesson, learning and laughing along the way. The tutors and staff always bend over backwards to help, they recognise and give additional support when needed. I'm extremely happy with FunTech and looking forward seeing what he will achieve with them next!
Thank you FunTech!

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Perfect timing for this course when technology has been so important

When technology has been the life blood of learning for children this year our timing was perfect with our son booked onto a term time course with Funtech. He has enjoyed it enormously and the flexibility of catch up classes and re-bookings is so well managed. Such a great opportunity for childre...

When technology has been the life blood of learning for children this year our timing was perfect with our son booked onto a term time course with Funtech. He has enjoyed it enormously and the flexibility of catch up classes and re-bookings is so well managed. Such a great opportunity for children of any age.

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2020-2021 academic year

Victor enjoyed his time with Funtech in the academic year 2020 - 2021.
He gained a lot from he course, he definitely enjoyed the teaching style of his teacher Calum, and we hope the next academic year will continue to be as good and smooth as the previous year was.

Great learning

Amazing termtime course..focussed on real world skills at the development stage of children's school years..

Purecoder Level 1

My son enjoyed the lessons and said his tutor was fantastic. It's a challenging yet rewarding course.

Great Introduction into the World of Coding

Dear Sheineez and team, thank you for the dedicated work of the tutors. Luca had a good time and there wasn’t one single Saturday where we had to push him to go online for his course. It was a very good way of learning, in particular during the Covid-restricted period of 2020/21. We are going ...

Dear Sheineez and team,
thank you for the dedicated work of the tutors. Luca had a good time and there wasn’t one single Saturday where we had to push him to go online for his course.
It was a very good way of learning, in particular during the Covid-restricted period of 2020/21.
We are going to move to the UAE and will revert back concerning possible future courses once we know how the new school and schedule of Luca will pan out.
Best regards, Stefan

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PureCoder - Level I 3

My teen said really enjoyable and a lot was learnt in a fun engaging way. Definitely a hit.

Really fantastic - I highly recommend this.

Funtech have been fabulous. My granddaughter loved, loved the course - it gave her confidence and she really enjoyed every lesson, not only that on the occasion when she needed it, they gave her free catch up time.
Frankly, this is a fantastic company I cannot recommend them highly enough

Pure Code level 1 and 2 fast track

Our son Vincent enjoyed the pure code level 1 and 2 fast track.
It was good to also have the option of asking for a catch up session before the next lesson to go through and consolidate the more complex topics.
As a result, Vincent has chosen Computer science as one of his GCSE subjects.

Python coder

My 11 year old daughter attended the python coder via the Pure coder 1. She learnt coding in python language very well. The tutor was patience and ensure each kid get the concept well. Anywhere she felt not sure additional class was arranged and ensured she understood the concept well. Overall...

My 11 year old daughter attended the python coder via the Pure coder 1. She learnt coding in python language very well. The tutor was patience and ensure each kid get the concept well. Anywhere she felt not sure additional class was arranged and ensured she understood the concept well. Overall i am very much satisfied with the teaching of funtech.

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Creative Tech series

Maisey has had a wonderful year with FunTech.
She found everyone very helpful and kind, and the lessons, good fun and informative.
Her feedback was listened to and acted upon, meaning she kept up to date with the course.
She has learnt so much, thank you Fun Tech!

the 20-21 academic year

Happy with everything, thanks

Level 2 term time Purecoder - excellent service and enjoyed by the child

I can't praise the level of customer service enough: from the troubleshooting software installation to regular updates and very flexible and understanding with regards to the change in dates, thank you all Funtech departments for your good work. The course contents seems to keep my child motivat...

I can't praise the level of customer service enough: from the troubleshooting software installation to regular updates and very flexible and understanding with regards to the change in dates, thank you all Funtech departments for your good work.
The course contents seems to keep my child motivated at all times, and even when material gets harder, the proactive suggested catch up/support sessions help my child to progress smoothly without any confidence compromise. Great pedagogy and kind, supportive tutors.

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Outstanding team, exceptional care

We couldn’t ask for more, the whole team is always there to support. We have been with Funtech for almost 4 years now. My two boys loves it. Great community and outstanding teaching.

Best courses ever

My son has been doing courses with Funtech for 3 years. Loved every minute and can't have enough. Lessons are remote which means no commuting and during lockdown we never missed one single session. Tutors are knowledgeable and friendly the support is second to none and the subjects are covered ...

My son has been doing courses with Funtech for 3 years. Loved every minute and can't have enough. Lessons are remote which means no commuting and during lockdown we never missed one single session. Tutors are knowledgeable and friendly the support is second to none and the subjects are covered in a way that no other school covers. My son will be doing his iGcse while in year 9!!

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CreativeTech & TechPro FastTrack

Iris joined FunTech in 2019 on the CreativeTech & TechPro term time course - the classes are extremely thorough and gave her an excellent all round understanding of Microsoft Office suite and on the creative side an introduction to graphics, animation and web design. The calibre and commitment o...

Iris joined FunTech in 2019 on the CreativeTech & TechPro term time course - the classes are extremely thorough and gave her an excellent all round understanding of Microsoft Office suite and on the creative side an introduction to graphics, animation and web design. The calibre and commitment of the FunTech teaching team is excellent. Iris has continued her learning journey with holiday camps in Python Coder and Python Game Developer. She started PureCoder Level 1&2 Fast Track in Sept 2020.

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Now in 4th year

Our son is now in his 4th year of doing Term-Time sessions. It is one of the highlights of his week, and has learnt so much. He is only 15, but now doing university level coding.
Wish schools provided this option, as will be a great skill for anyone in the future.

Creative Tech

My son Adam has enrolled on to the CreativeTech course this year after attending two camps in the summer. The term time offering is an excellent product with Adam engaged once a week alongside his normal school routine. He's learning how to use Photoshop which is amazing to see, given he is curre...

My son Adam has enrolled on to the CreativeTech course this year after attending two camps in the summer. The term time offering is an excellent product with Adam engaged once a week alongside his normal school routine. He's learning how to use Photoshop which is amazing to see, given he is currently being schooled at home due to the lockdown he is still very enthusiastic when it comes to his weekly lessons and has even been able to use these new skills on work this term, producing what he describes as 'sick' leaflets for his space topic!

FunTech has a great blend of content and fun which keeps kids engaged at the course level, and if he doesn't quite get the lesson then he's ha a couple of extra sessions to go over and make sure the content is nailed. Its simply brilliant.

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Term time P2 course

My son loves this course. He has learnt lots about python and the teachers are very friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.

Termtime class total pro

I would highly recommend. My 8 year old son looks forward to his class every week and has learnt so much. The funtech team are super helpful and always make sure he understands what is being taught.

GCSE IT

Funtech noticed my son's strengths as soon as they met him a few years ago and on hearing this from such cool people, it boosted my son's confidence more than you can imagine! My son is dyslexic and has a slow processing speed, and with the excellent support from all the teachers and staff at Fun...

Funtech noticed my son's strengths as soon as they met him a few years ago and on hearing this from such cool people, it boosted my son's confidence more than you can imagine! My son is dyslexic and has a slow processing speed, and with the excellent support from all the teachers and staff at Funtech he completed his GCSE IT 2 years early and was thrilled to get an A. I am very proud of him and also grateful to Funtech for spotting him all those years ago and giving me the confidence to let him fly with his GCSEs. He learnt a lot about how to study too, his way, which he can now take through to his other courses. The staff are engaging, fun, knowledgable and most importantly - cool!

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Excellent Mentoring, teaching & development

My son Shivam has been at Funtech for few years now. I am so pleased with the teaching, mentoring and support he's received in all the years here. Each of the teachers' he's had including the head, has taken so much interest in his development as a student and as a person. He received individua...

My son Shivam has been at Funtech for few years now. I am so pleased with the teaching, mentoring and support he's received in all the years here.
Each of the teachers' he's had including the head, has taken so much interest in his development as a student and as a person.
He received individual attention whenenver he's needed it.
I would recommend the school to everyone who's kids are interested in computers. It's an excellent school and every person who works here takes full interest in your kid's overall development.

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Review from a parent

Funtech has been nothing short of transformational and life changing for my son. Through Funtech he got two A stars at A level in Computer Science and Mathematics and is now off to study Computing and Maths at Bristol University. What was particularly remarkable is Funtech discovered his aptitude...

Funtech has been nothing short of transformational and life changing for my son. Through Funtech he got two A stars at A level in Computer Science and Mathematics and is now off to study Computing and Maths at Bristol University. What was particularly remarkable is Funtech discovered his aptitude for Maths. Originally he was just doing Computer Science and they encouraged him to start Maths, a subject his school never suggested for A level. Funtech do more than teach very well. They are genuinely passionate about their students and do everything humanly possible to inspire, interest and motivate their students. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Highly Recommended

My son Mark has thoroughly enjoyed going to Funtech. He has achieved A Level Computing 2 years early. The staff's dynamic approach to teaching motivates pupils to achieve their full potential. I can highly recommend this organisation to others.

Wow, my son achieved an ‘A’ level in Computing, A grade, before his GCSEs

Wow, my son Mike, aka Pip for reasons of his FunTech related success, studied ‘A’ level computing at the age of 13 & completed with an A grade at the age of 15! FunTech have inspired him toward what I know, as an IT professional myself, to be the best career in the world. FunTech repeatedly...

Wow, my son Mike, aka Pip for reasons of his FunTech related success, studied ‘A’ level computing at the age of 13 & completed with an A grade at the age of 15!

FunTech have inspired him toward what I know, as an IT professional myself, to be the best career in the world.

FunTech repeatedly go the extra mile. When it came to work experience time, FunTech even provided the connection which resulted in Mike attaining a placement at Microsoft.

But how did we get here?

When Mike was in year 8, age 12½ his mum saw a FunTech advert, essentially to teach children to have fun learning how to write computer games. I know myself how fun that can be, so we asked him & took our enthusiastic young man along for an assessment.

From the outset I was quite impressed that they were assessing the children, rather than just taking the money regardless of suitability.

After the assessment they wanted to talk to us, his parents & recommended he didn’t do the write a computer game course, as they felt he was too advanced for it, but recommended another course, more suitable for his abilities.

They saw potential in him that the 11+ had not.

I looked at the skill-set which they were recommending he learned & realised that I wished more of the CV’s I was seeing for people wishing to work for me professionally had those skills & when they did they were the ones I tended to call for interview.

I love programming & the opportunity to give my son that pleasure, especially given his enthusiasm for the idea was something I wasn’t going to miss.

He did the course, although he was the youngest by far more than a year. He was a great success & one thing led to another & a dilemma presented itself. His great FunTech driven success led him to the opportunity to take an ‘A’ level in Computing, to be completed before his year group had even sat their GCSE's!

FunTech had always been very clear that school work had to come first, but then the technology that FunTech teach really is fun. Indeed, school homework can sometimes be boring, but the stuff FunTech do can be light relief. I do say this as someone who himself loves programming.

My concern was that while Mike, as a result of FunTech’s input, was now academically capable of meeting the ‘A’ level challenge, he was still a youngster & was he mature enough to keep this in balance with the rigours of school-work?

Mike was keen, but I went in to speak to FunTech about my concern. Their response was professional, balanced & wise. In the end I decided that the risk of holding Mike back by not engaging FunTech here, given his enthusiasm, well – he had to be supported in his decision to do it. With hindsight I’m so glad that’s the decision I came to.

It’s interesting, when applying for 6th forms, I raised the question when everyone else was talking about predicted & hoped for GCSE grades & whether their child could achieve a 6th form place, I asked the question as to the impact of Mikes early A grade ‘A’ level in Computing, given that we were being told by RGS for one that the key is GCSE results, GCSE results & GCSE results.

The response was physical, the tutor in question physically stepped forward, shook hands & stated “well that IS very encouraging”.

The world is Mike’s oyster, due to in no small part, the footing & inspiration granted to him by FunTech.

He is currently deciding which 6th form to give his support to.

In his free time Mike has written a tool his dad, that’s me, has used professionally.

Watch this space.

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FunTech

We are so glad we discovered FunTech !! Frazer and Flora have achieved great GCSE results in a highly supportive environment. Funtech not only provides excellent teaching and results but the team really care about your child and meeting the individual needs of your child. As a parent I really ap...

We are so glad we discovered FunTech !!
Frazer and Flora have achieved great GCSE results in a highly supportive environment. Funtech not only provides excellent teaching and results but the team really care about your child and meeting the individual needs of your child. As a parent I really appreciate the support, guidance and ongoing encouragement my children receive - thank-you Funtech !!

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One very happy parent

I can not begin to express how highly I rate FunTech. My three children have been involved with FunTech since they were 5 years old and with 2 GCSE A stars already in the bag they are now attending a range of classes from Computer Programming to GCSE maths to preparation for Common Entrance. ...

I can not begin to express how highly I rate FunTech.

My three children have been involved with FunTech since they were 5 years old and with 2 GCSE A stars already in the bag they are now attending a range of classes from Computer Programming to GCSE maths to preparation for Common Entrance.

Not only is the teaching first rate but my children really enjoy the lessons and as a parent I know the team will always goes the "extra mile".

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Great head start

A great opportunity. Our son achieved A* A level in Computing, a year early. It gave him tremendous confidence and study skills to achieve as well in his other subjects, at school. It also looked so good on his cv, that he got offers from every university on his UCAS application. Our daughter ach...

A great opportunity. Our son achieved A* A level in Computing, a year early. It gave him tremendous confidence and study skills to achieve as well in his other subjects, at school. It also looked so good on his cv, that he got offers from every university on his UCAS application. Our daughter achieved A* at GCSE ICT - 2 years early, which gave her fantastic confidence and prepared her really well to for the challenges of her other GCSEs.

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Touch typing made fun

FunTech has inspired my 10 year old son to start learning to touch type, stick with it and become pretty competent at it within a few months. They've been great at pushing, encouraging and rewarding him and making learning a new skill good fun.