Position: Franchisee for ComputerXplorers London South East
- What do you do?
We launched in London last month. We run weekly educational programmesand learning activities for children in nurseries and after-school clubsusing computers and other technology. For example, as well as computers,we also show children how to use digital microscopes, so they can lookat their own fingerprints and insects and leaves. We start from aboutthe age of three with small groups and short 20-minute sessions.
- What are the benefits for young children?
It develops young children's confidence and they get a head start forwhen they start school. It's fun and creative. Children learn aboutmazes, shapes and colours. It's holistic education - children aredeveloping their language and maths skills but also working in teams anddeveloping their social skills.
To find out more about ComputerXplorers classes contact Mel on 0208 2970009. Visit www.computerxplorers.co.uk or e-mailinfo@computerxplorers.co.uk.
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