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Code Classroom is a free, safe platform for teaching and learning computing in schools

Hi %FIRSTNAME%, Finding a coding platform that's safe for students, simple to set up, and doesn't stretch your budget shouldn't be hard. That’s why we created Code Classroom, a free platform built especially for schools that gives you the tools you need to teach programming in one secure place. Made for the classroom Completely free, with no licences to buy, no trial periods, and no budget sign-off needed Safe by design, with a secure, school-appropriate environment and no ads or open messaging Built for schools based on real teacher feedback, so every feature is designed around how teachers and students actually work Up and running in minutes There's no software to install and nothing for your IT team to manage. Everything runs in the browser, so you can set up your classes, add your students, and be ready to teach in your very next lesson. Classroom and learning management that saves you time Create and organise classes in a few clicks Assign work and share starter projects with your whole class in seconds Track progress from one simple dashboard Give feedback directly within students' work so they know exactly how to improve Three ways to learn, one platform The Blocks editor is built on the open-source Scratch platform and is great for beginners. You can even upload existing Scratch projects. The Python editor takes students from their first lines of text-based code to the skills they'll need to study computer science further. The web editor lets students design and build their own web pages with HTML and CSS. With all three editors under one login, you can support all your students, whatever their experience and confidence with coding.

Hi %FIRSTNAME%, Introducing computing to your class just got easier. Code Classroom is a completely free platform made for schools, and now includes a brand-new Blocks editor, based on the open-source Scratch platform. Why teachers love Code Classroom: Free forever: Completely free to use, with no hidden costs or subscriptions Safe by design: A secure, school-appropriate environment separate from the wider Scratch community Built-in classroom and learning management: Create classes, assign work, and track student progress from one simple dashboard Familiar and proven: The same creative programming experience, used by millions of young learners worldwide, that inspires imagination and builds confidence Creative, block-based coding: Students drag and drop colourful blocks to build games, stories, and animations, learning core computing concepts without needing to type code A gentle first step into computing: Perfect for meeting learning goals while keeping lessons fun and accessible for all abilities Perfect for young learners Whether it’s a class of 8-year-olds creating an interactive story or 11-year-olds building their first game, the Blocks editor turns computing lessons into a creative playground, with tools designed to support teaching and learning every step of the way. Set up starter projects to give students a head start, share them with your class in seconds, and leave feedback directly within their work so they can see exactly how to improve. Already have Scratch projects you love? Simply upload them to pick up where you left off, or start something brand new. Ready to bring the Blocks editor into your classroom?

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