Software Academy Reviews 1,290

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the clear and encouraging instructions provided, which greatly contribute to their children's learning and engagement. The value for money is also a frequently highlighted aspect, with consumers feeling satisfied with the quality of education received for the investment made. The app and overall technology employed are well-received, further enhancing the learning experience. The company's commitment to ethical practices resonates positively with people. Tutors are commended for their patience, knowledge, and ability to create a fun and supportive learning environment. Consumers appreciate the personalized approach, where tutors adapt to each child's pace and learning style, sparking their imagination and fostering a genuine interest in coding and technology.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for my curious 6-year-old! We had a fantastic session with Jacob. He connected with my son instantly and kept him engaged throughout. They even created a simple game together! Jacob is patient... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley Smith was amazing and she made sure I understood each step and why something happened the way it did. I had little to no programming knowledge before my session an she ensured I wasn't lost at... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing taster session, great insight into what the course offers. Nathan worked really well with my son to put him at ease and tailor the information. Signed up!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sachin Ganapathula was fantastic! We just had our free taster session, he related tro my son perfectly and got him engaged and kept him engaged. He explained things really clearly and made it clear... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a free trial for Python course with Sachin Ganapathula today. My 10 year old son enjoyed the class immensely. Sachin was able to gauge my son's ability and taught him at the level he desired. I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mitchelle had a great time today. Henry Ash is amazing. He is such an incredible tutor to behold. My daughter has an idea of what Pyrhon is all about and so inspired to learn more. Very dynamic, pa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic taster session! Huge thanks to Shane for clearly explaining how the course works and giving my son an exciting introduction to what he can expect at the Academy. The session was lively, enga... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stephen was awesome in getting us set up for our courses with Software Academy. He was clear and patient, he was also someone who just found solutions to any problems we had, including updating system... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 9 years old son had a One-to-One lesson with Tom. Tom explained Python coding and coding for games / Virtual Reality with excellent clarity. Tom diligence in explaining all facets of coding is some... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Hayes ran the free taster session for my 9 year old son. It covered basic Python coding and familiarisation with Unreal Engine. It was a fun and engaging experience. Michael was patient and wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a free taster session with Sachin Ganapathula. Unlike other kids coding classes from other companies, this session got straight into teaching. It was fun and engaging and my son actually le... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 10-year-old really enjoyed the AI and machine learning taster session with Tarek Islam. Tarek was very patient, kind, and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. He made a complex t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son had his tester lesson with Natasha Reynolds. She was excellent at her job; she taught him well, giving him choices, going at his own pace, actively listening to him, etc. Despite being someone... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter really loved it and we will be asking more questions around the courses they offer- great start to a new journey for my daughter Highly recommend Sachin

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alfie had his first session of 3D modeling and animation and absolutely lived it. The tutor Isabella Heath-Massey was really good with him, very knowledgeable and she has increased alfies excitement... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our taster for introduction to coding and creating games etc. Our son loved it. Natasha Reynolds was so patient and great at guiding him through h the different stages and instructions.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a great experience learning at Software Academy. The courses are well-structured, engaging, and very practical. The lessons cover everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way, which r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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A fantastic course, our son really loves his weekly lessons. He’s just starting his second year with Software Academy and is loving the new course as much as last year. Would highly recommend to anyon... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son really enjoyed his Taster session with Hayley Smith, he is very much looking forward for full course. Really appreciate Miss Hayley effort to make it really interesting.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son had a taster lesson today with Tom Santoro. Tom was very friendly and made my son feel at ease, keeping him engaged and excited throughout the lesson. He explained everything clearly and wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter had a free session with software Academy with tutor named Hailey Smith, She was a wonderful, full of energy, very nice tutor who taught my daughter in very interesting way. In 60 minutes s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My six year old son who has autism and adhd is hyper focused on tech and gaming. We decided to try the one hour free trial with Pelayo Adenuga where he guided my son to use coding to design a car gam... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a trial Python session with Sachin Ganapathula. Loved the way the session was laid out, how Sachin engaged with my brother and walked him through the processes in a way that could be easily unders... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paleyo's engaging but child friendly approach absolutely was the best thing about my son's taster session for the Computing Basics. Paleyo treated my son with kindness, patience and respect, and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The stand out service is the wording of the letter accompanying the certificate of level 1. Our son read it out so proudly, it arrived just before he started back to school in September. The words wer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My son absolutely loves the lessons, for one hour sitting at his desk, I hear him so excited to try something new, he is so happy throughout the lesson, if he gets stuck(which rarely happens, if ever)... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter and I had Emily as a tutor for our initial trial - we found the session to be enlightening and it certainly left us wanting to take things forward. Going into the session we were slightly... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Thanks for the session. Tutor (Tarek) is really good and very knowledgeable and knows how to engage kids throughout the session. He explained everything to me after the session, which was helpful, a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son really enjoyed the engaging taster session and has joined up to complete his first course he is so excited. This is such an amazing course and Pelayo Adenuga really helped to spark my kids imag... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a fantastic company for children to learn coding. A free taster session for my child was tutored by Sahil Bagavan who was amazing. His instructions were clear and encouraging. He had my child... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taster session with Michael Hayes My son really enjoyed the session, he was nervous at first and wasn't sure what to expect but by the end he was very pleased and looking forward to join.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great free trial lesson with Tom (very friendly teacher) for my younger 7 year old sister. She also learned some basics of coding on scratch.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ethan was patient and his explanations were clear. He had my child interested throughout the session. Despite being someone who is always distracted, my child seems to really enjoy the session and dem... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today's lesson was exciting and I like the way the Tutor took my son through the lesson was very interesting. the first time he experienced such lesson.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve only started up with software academy and I had a a lot of mishaps with my Mac! I was unable to set the app properly for the course game designing but the admin team have been brilliant with help... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed our taster session with Sachin Ganapathula. He was super friendly. My son immediately felt at ease and learnt a lot in a short space of time. Sachin took extra time to explain things... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joshua George was a fantastic coach who had a session with my Son David and it was really amazing. Software Accademy is a dream come through for my son. Excellent.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great experience thanks so much for the help my son loved it so much. i would really recommend Tom Santoro was his teacher. thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maxwell had a 30minutes free session with Natalie Reynolds which was quite educative. She took her time to explain and support him. It was a nice experience. Maxwell is happy to put in for the class.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my session with tom was absolutely great i loved it soo much you guys should try it as well

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The last 7 minutes of my daughter's class were interrupted and my daughter's problem was not resolved. And the teacher said he had to say goodbye. I prefer my daughter to be able to use the entire cla... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was her first time, and she really enjoy it, can't stop talking about it. Natasha Reynolds was very fantastic and patient with her as she is not too skill on the laptop. Thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Hayley Smith. My son really enjoyed a trial lesson. Highly recommended!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley helped my daughter to be very focused and made things very interesting

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great taster session on scratch. Very comprehensive and easy to understand. Loads of fun.

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  2. Computer Training School
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  4. Software Company
  5. Study at Home School

About Software Academy

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Teaching kids aged 6 to 16 how to code & design games.
UK's only academy approved by the NCFE to issue accredited qualifications to kids!
Established by university lecturers, Software Academy brings university level education to kids, with an accredited qualification from the UK's oldest established awarding body!

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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

1K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today we took part in a taster course…

Today we took part in a taster course with Christian Lewis-Monto, and it was fantastic. I was genuinely impressed by the level of instruction and how effectively Christian conveyed core development concepts to my 9-year-old. It was engaging, accessible, and inspiring we’ll definitely be following up!

October 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter absolutely loved it!

October 24, 2025
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Hi Treasure,

That’s wonderful to hear! We’re so happy your daughter enjoyed her session and had such a positive experience. It’s always great to see students so enthusiastic about learning with us.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

it is magnificent

my session with tom was absolutely great i loved it soo much you guys should try it as well

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Aalekh,

Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great session with Tom and enjoyed it so much. Your enthusiasm truly means a lot, and we really appreciate your recommendation to others.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The passion

The passion, patience and expertise to impact knowledge.

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi John,

Thank you for your kind words! We truly appreciate your recognition of our tutors’ passion, patience, and dedication to teaching. It’s wonderful to know that their efforts are making a positive impact on students’ learning experiences.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley helped my daughter to be very…

Hayley helped my daughter to be very focused and made things very interesting

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Nit,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoyed her session with Hayley. Her ability to make lessons engaging while keeping students focused really makes a difference. We’re delighted your daughter had such a positive experience.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great experience

great experience thanks so much for the help my son loved it so much. i would really recommend
Tom Santoro was his teacher.
thanks

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Edris,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your son had such a great experience with Tom. It’s fantastic that he enjoyed the session so much, and we truly appreciate your kind recommendation. We look forward to having him continue his learning journey with us.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing taster session

Amazing taster session, great insight into what the course offers. Nathan worked really well with my son to put him at ease and tailor the information. Signed up!!

October 20, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Julie,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you and your son enjoyed the taster session with Nathan. It’s wonderful that he was able to make your son feel comfortable and adapt the session to his needs. We’re delighted you’ve decided to sign up and look forward to your son’s learning journey with us!

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter really loved it and we will…

My daughter really loved it and we will be asking more questions around the courses they offer- great start to a new journey for my daughter

Highly recommend Sachin

October 22, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Philip,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your daughter loved her session and is excited to explore more of our courses. It’s wonderful that Sachin made such a great impression — he’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. We look forward to being part of your daughter’s learning journey ahead!

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

He explained well and professional.

He explained well and professional.

October 20, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Jeum,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you found the tutor’s explanation clear and professional. It’s great to know the session met your expectations and provided a positive learning experience.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the nature of the course is very educative and encouraging where children can pick fast.

Today's lesson was exciting and I like the way the Tutor took my son through the lesson was very interesting. the first time he experienced such lesson.

October 18, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi John,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your son enjoyed his first lesson and found it exciting and engaging. It’s wonderful to know that the tutor’s approach helped make the session both educational and fun. We look forward to seeing his confidence and skills grow with each lesson.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great start for curious kids

Great for my curious 6-year-old!
We had a fantastic session with Jacob. He connected with my son instantly and kept him engaged throughout. They even created a simple game together! Jacob is patient, skilled, and makes learning genuinely fun. Highly recommended!

October 18, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Shameela,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your son enjoyed his session with Jacob. It’s fantastic that he was able to connect so well and even create a simple game together — that’s what learning through creativity is all about! We’re delighted that your experience was such a positive one and truly appreciate your recommendation.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Hayley Smith

Thank you Hayley Smith. My son really enjoyed a trial lesson. Highly recommended!

October 18, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that your son enjoyed his trial lesson with Hayley. She’ll be so pleased to know her teaching made a great impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your son to more sessions soon.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taster session

Hayley Smith was amazing and she made sure I understood each step and why something happened the way it did. I had little to no programming knowledge before my session an she ensured I wasn't lost at any point

October 18, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Ethan,

Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great learning experience with Hayley. Her patient and detailed teaching style really helps students build confidence, especially when they’re new to programming. It’s great to know she made each step clear and engaging for you.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great session

My son had a great session with Brandon Rogers

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Vivian,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that your son enjoyed his session with Brandon. He’ll be delighted to know his teaching made a positive impression. We look forward to seeing your son continue to enjoy and learn throughout the course.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son really enjoyed his Taster…

My son really enjoyed his Taster session with Hayley Smith, he is very much looking forward for full course. Really appreciate Miss Hayley effort to make it really interesting.

October 11, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Srinivasan,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your son enjoyed his taster session with Hayley. She’ll be so pleased to know her efforts made the lesson engaging and enjoyable. We’re excited to have him join the full course and continue his learning journey with us.

Kind regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The free trial was excellent

The free trial was excellent. Really knowledgeable tutor. My son got a lot out of it.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Gillian,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! I’m delighted to hear that your son enjoyed the free trial session and learned a lot from it. It’s great to know the tutor’s knowledge made the experience so valuable.

Kind Regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our taster for introduction to…

We had our taster for introduction to coding and creating games etc. Our son loved it.
Natasha Reynolds was so patient and great at guiding him through h the different stages and instructions.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi There,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! I’m so pleased to hear that your son enjoyed his taster session and had such a great experience learning about coding and game creation. Natasha will be delighted to know that her patience and clear guidance made the lesson enjoyable and easy to follow.

Kind Regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was her first time

It was her first time, and she really enjoy it, can't stop talking about it. Natasha Reynolds was very fantastic and patient with her as she is not too skill on the laptop. Thank you.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Marie,

Thank you for your kind feedback! I’m so glad to hear that your daughter enjoyed her very first session and couldn’t stop talking about it afterward. Natasha will be thrilled to know that her patience and support helped make the experience so positive, especially as your daughter is still building her laptop skills.

Kind Regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great taster session on scratch with Stephen Bell

A great taster session on scratch. Very comprehensive and easy to understand. Loads of fun.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Software Academy

Hi Antonio,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Scratch taster session and found it both comprehensive and easy to follow. It’s great to know you had fun while learning!

Kind Regards,
Saeed Nemati
Operations Manager

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