After School Coding & Robotic Club
- School : Hatfeild Primary School
- Location : Lower Morden Lane Morden Surrey SM4 4SJ
- Day : Tuesday
- Time : 3:15 to 4:15 PM
- Level-1 : 10 Weeks
£120
Course Objective
Introduction to Robotics
Learn the basics of robotics, including components, principles, and applications.
Programming Skills
Develop coding and programming skills using kid-friendly platforms and languages.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Enhance problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking skills through robotics challenges and projects.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Foster teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills by working on group robotics projects and challenges
Course Modules
Introduction to Robotics
History of robotics, types of robots, and basic components.
Programming Fundamentals
Introduction to coding concepts using visual programming languages.
Robotics Challenges
Engaging challenges and projects to apply learned skills and knowledge.
How Our Robotics Classes Link to the National Curriculum (KS2)
Computing
Our robotics classes directly support the Computing Programme of Study by helping pupils:
- Design, write and debug programs using block-based coding to control robotic systems, meeting objectives for algorithmic thinking and problem-solving.
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Use logical reasoning to predict and explain the behavior of simple programs (e.g., “What will the robot do when this command is triggered?”).
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Understand and use variables and sequence, selection, and repetition in programs – key programming constructs taught through building and coding robots.
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Use technology purposefully – students build and test physical devices (robots) that perform tasks, reinforcing the practical application of computing concepts.
Design and Technology (DT)
Robotics supports the Design and Technology curriculum by encouraging children to:
- Apply their knowledge of computing to program, monitor, and control products – core to how children engage with sensors, motors, and logic in robotics.
- Generate, develop, and communicate ideas through drawings and models before constructing their robots.
- Evaluate and improve their robotic designs, which mirrors the DT process of testing and iterating a product.
Science
Robotics integrates scientific principles by:
- Exploring forces and motion – children see how changes in programming affect movement and speed.
- Applying knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., circuits, power sources, and sensors in robotic kits).
- Encouraging investigation and experimentation – learners test, observe, and record how robots respond to different commands or conditions.
Mathematics
Children apply mathematical knowledge by:
- Measuring distances, angles, and time when programming robots to move precisely.
- Using coordinates, geometry, and spatial awareness when navigating robots through challenges.
- Practicing problem-solving and reasoning through trial and error in programming logic.
