Primary / secondary courses

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Computer lessons for school pupils

The Potten Computer School syllabus for primary and secondary is designed to encourage pupils to develop their computer skills creatively. Support for school work and exams is also offered.

Course structure

At The Potten Computer School, pupils can:

• build a website
• present a fashion show
• touch-type
• design a T-shirt
• design a CD cover
• explore our world and travel into space
• travel back in time and rediscover our history
• compile an audio storybook
• publish a newsletter
• build a slide show

… and this is only the beginning.

We teach all levels through a series of self-contained modules covering the following core computer skills:

• touch-typing and keyboard skills
• word processing (Microsoft Word)
• spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
• databases (Microsoft Access)
• multimedia presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• clipart and graphics
• e-mails and the Internet
• web design & desktop publishing
• digital photography


The comprehensive, thematic, project-based modules help to reinforce learning in other school subjects. They are fun, and actively engage pupils, encouraging them to be creative and use their imagination. Lessons build up from simpler to more challenging tasks. In this way pupils’ confidence grows. Pupils are awarded a printed certificate on completion of each module.

We use a large variety of educational software, chosen to ensure that the pupils enjoy their sessions and learn as much as possible.

302 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh EH15 2AS

telephone: 
0131 657 5909

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Group size

There are never more than 3 pupils in the centre at any one time. Each pupil follows their own personalised learning programme (LP). There is also the option for pupils to enrol as a small group. In both cases, individual attention is assured.
 

Computer Qualifications

We also offer specialised teaching in the following IT qualifications:

• ECDL (the European Computer Driving Licence)
• SQA PC Passport
• CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) 2006 -
  Oxford/Cambridge/ RSA

Apart from providing new computer skills and increased computer confidence, all three qualifications are highly useful for future employment.