Solihull · Tech Centre
Robocode Shirley.
Our flagship learning and exam centre — coding, robotics, game development and GCSE Computer Science, for children aged 6 to 17.
What we run here
- Robotics Engineering
- Game Development
- Cybersecurity
- AI & Machine Learning
- 3D Printing & CAD
- GCSE Computer Science
Plus holiday camps during half-term, Easter and summer. The Shirley centre is also a BCS exam centre — children sit their Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications on-site.
The format
Weekly two-hour Studio Labs
Every Robocoder works through a structured Course pathway. The same Mentor every week, maximum eight per Studio Lab, all equipment provided.
Ages 6–9
Younger Programme
Two-hour weekly Studio Labs with real circuits and coding. Monthly hands-on building projects. No prior experience needed.
Ages 10–17
Older Programme
Arduino, C++, Python and university-level concepts in plain English. Pathway through BCS Level 1 & 2 (GCSE-equivalent) and on to GCSE Computer Science.
Funding
Make weekly classes affordable
Robocode is an Ofsted-registered childcare provider — so our weekly classes qualify for the UK’s main childcare funding routes.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 — up to £500 per quarter (up to £2,000 per child per year).
Childcare Vouchers
Members of an existing Childcare Voucher scheme can save up to £933 a year through providers like Edenred, Sodexo and Computershare.
Universal Credit
Eligible parents can claim back up to 85% of childcare costs — capped at £951/month for one child or £1,630/month for two or more.
Free Tech Assessment
Come and see the Shirley centre.
A one-hour Free Tech Assessment with our team. Your child tries the work. You walk out with a written recommendation.