From this year onwards, the study of computing – and specifically coding – has become mandatory in UK state secondary schools – making it the first country to do so. This is part of a long-term strategy with immediate challenges; is your department ready to deliver?

ZigZag Education has a range of great resources to support your needs – including resources for popular languages such as Python, Scratch and Visual Basic. Below are details of the top five bestselling titles. Click the links below for full resource details and to preview!

Python for KS4

Explanations, examples, tips and a wealth of questions and programming tasks make this the perfect companion for any KS4 student learning to program with Python. An essential resource for GCSE Computer Science – but still more than useful for A Level. Answers and code solutions included.

Provided in photocopiable format with Python code on CD.

Also for Python: Python Challenges for KS3/4
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Scratch Programming (2nd Edition)

Ten progressive tutorials for Scratch v1.4, providing students with the skills and understanding they need to develop their own future projects. Takes students on a journey from basic introduction through to more complex applications – making it suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Provided in both photocopiable and electronic formats (PDF files, Scratch files and HTML front-end on CD).
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PHP on a Stick

This unique all-in-one tool allows students to learn about and develop PHP and SQLite projects on their own computers using a memory stick! Contains 32 complete interactive tutorials on programming and databases, 8 working demonstrations with detailed explanations, and a unique Sandbox tool to build, run and save projects.

Provided as electronic master files on CD, for copying directly to students’ memory sticks.

Also for PHP: PHP and MySQL for A Level Projects
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Programming with Java

Comprehensive theory notes and practical activities provide a rich programming experience. Packed with troubleshooting and ‘best practice’ tips throughout. Includes everything your department needs to successfully teach Java at Key Stage 3, 4 or 5. Answers and code solutions included.

Provided in both photocopiable and electronic formats (PDF files, Java code and HTML front-end on CD).
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Visual Basic .NET Tasks

Twenty-two procedural programming tasks for students writing console applications at KS4 and KS5. The exercises challenge students’ grasp of programming fundamentals as well as more advanced areas. Also includes background theory notes offering recaps of different aspects of programming. Code solutions included.

Provided in both photocopiable and electronic formats (PDF files, VB code and HTML front-end on CD).

Also for VB.NET: Practical Programming Guides for GCSE OCR and A Level AQA Computing
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