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# From Play to Programming: Primary Computing

A CS journey with Mearns Primary School

The Mearns Masters

The Coders programme focuses on cultivating core computer science dispositions, including tinkering, creating, debugging, persevering, and collaborating, to help students build confidence and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond technical skills, the curriculum integrates meta-skills, logical thinking, and digital literacy to help learners connect their classroom experiences with real-world career pathways in the digital landscape. Ultimately, the initiative fosters an innovative culture where every child is empowered to code, create, and build skills for the future.

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**Mari-Clare Mitchell, Ben Forbes, Michael Connor**

Classroom Teachers

Mearns Primary School
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