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Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming. 

Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form. 

Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)

Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)

C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community

Documents

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Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

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Revision for computer science

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Creative iMedia

Hartismere 200

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Essential programming skills to learn

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Our curriculum

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48 Hour Scares

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

What happens to your examination script?

Attack the Block revision 2

The Lost Boys opening

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Examination Result Queries

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

The Lost Boys Revision

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Local Governing Body Information

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Summer 2026 Examinations

January 2026 Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Parents Evening :: Year 11

Examinations

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Evening CIEAG Creative iMedia 48 Hour Scare Do The Right Thing Local Governing Body Design Recipes Spanish Creative Microbit Digital Test GCSE Drama Core Maths Film Studies Pupil Premium

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