Coding Success FAQ’s
Everything you need to know
Do you have a question?
If you’ve got a question about the Coding Success programme, you might find the answers you’re looking for here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch – we’re here to help!
What are the eligibility requirements for schools?
To secure a place on Coding Success this year, your school must be a non-selective state school in England, Wales, or Scotland that hasn’t taken part before.
Places are initially offered to schools nominated by our funders, then opened out and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We use certain criteria to ensure brilliant regional spread and encourage participation from a wide range of students.
What age groups is the programme designed for?
We’re designed for 8-14 year-olds across Wales, Scotland, and England – that’s primary school students (Years 4-6 or P5-7) and secondary school students (Years 7-9 or S1-3).
How much time will teachers need to commit?
The training session lasts about 5 hours, and each lesson fits perfectly into a 1-hour teaching period.
We estimate you’ll need an additional 4 hours for preparation, administration, and evaluation – but it’s time well spent!
What do students get from the programme?
2 LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime kits to explore and engage with
5 exciting projects to choose from, packed with programming content for all ability levels
Brilliant soft skills development that’ll serve them for life
What do teachers get?
Expert LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime training from a LEGO® Education Certified Trainer
Flexible lesson plans with differentiated paths for different ages and abilities
Ready-to-use lesson presentations with helpful instructional videos
Ongoing technical support from our partners at Raising Robots
Do we get to keep the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime kits?
Yes! If you and your students complete the programme, your school owns the sets*. If you decide not to continue, you’ll need to return the kits to us (at your expense).
*Please note that some kits may be held centrally for schools nominated by funders. We’ll let you know if this applies to your school when we confirm your booking.
Is it genuinely free?
Absolutely! The programme is fully funded by our amazing partners – BAE Systems and the Royal Air Force – so schools receive the kit, training and resources completely free of charge.
Schools that sign up commit to attending training, delivering a minimum of one project to 60 students* per year for 3 years, and completing our programme evaluation each year.
*If your school was nominated by a funder and is a small school, we’ve relaxed the 60-student commitment.
Do primary and secondary schools get different lessons?
Students ready for an extra challenge can develop their text-based coding skills through a fun introduction to Python – giving even greater power to their amazing robots!
Can this link to the BSA CREST award?
Yes! Coding Success is already accredited for the CREST Discovery award. You can download the CREST Discovery Passport from our resource bank.
Students simply fill in the passport as they complete the programme, then apply for their CREST Discovery award at the end.
This is administered by the British Science Association, not Coding Success. Depending on your region, there may be a fee for the CREST Discovery award application – Coding Success doesn’t cover this cost.
Does Coding Success support the curriculum?
Absolutely! Coding Success supports the curriculum in computing, science, and maths across Wales, Scotland, and England. That means Key Stage 2 and 3 in Wales and England, and Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence for P5-7 and S1-3.
The programme also brilliantly supports soft-skills development.
Can schools apply more than once?
Each school can only apply once. However, the kits and resources are completely reusable, and we actively encourage trained teachers to share their knowledge with colleagues.
If you had a trained teacher who’s since left, please contact us – we have limited training places available for new teachers.