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Course Price Reduced: Practical Computing Science & Make-Do Construction

24 August 2026

Make Do

We are pleased to announce a price reduction for our upcoming Computing Science courses including Make-Do incorporating Micro:bit V2 professional learning course.

To help make our practical STEM opportunities even more accessible for schools and settings, the cost of the course has been reduced from £70 to just £50.

What's Included?

Gain practical strategies and confidence to embed computing science concepts through creative physical construction and maker-centered learning.

Included in the cost is a 16 to 20-week kit loan for you to take away on the day, providing all the physical tools and materials needed to run practical classroom activities with your learners.

Spaces for these popular course are limited so grab yours today before places are gone!

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