Micro:bit: Robotics for Beginners

Course Summary
Code: ICT-63C
Location: Bower Park
Cost: Free - subject to eligibility
Starting: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 13:00
Description
Take your Microbit skills further by programming a simple robot to move, light up, and respond to commands.
 
                       Who is this course for?                                     
                       These workshops are perfect for anyone looking to build their confidence with digital skills whether you're just getting started or want to explore a specific topic in more depth. Each session is just two hours long and designed to be bite-sized, so you'll leave with something new to explore or a practical skill to apply right away. They're great for sparking curiosity or helping to fill a particular skills gap.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                     
 
                       Entry Requirements                                          
                       These workshops are perfect for anyone looking to build their confidence with digital skills whether you're just getting started or want to explore a specific topic in more depth. Each session is just two hours long and designed to be bite-sized, so you’ll leave with something new to explore or a practical skill to apply right away. They're great for sparking curiosity or helping to fill a particular skills gap.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                     
 
                       What you will learn                                         
                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                     
 
                       How you will learn                                          
                       You will gain knowledge via presentations, demonstrations, group discussions, question and answer sessions and practical exercises.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                     
 
                       What will you need to bring                                 
                       Pen and notebook.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                     
 
                       How you will be assessed                                    
                       Your tutor will provide valuable development feedback throughout the course to ensure that you have a sound understanding and the practicial digital skills to enable you to progress to the next stage of learning. There are no end of course exams. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                     
 
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                       What we expect from you                                     
                       You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing   on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                     
Time and duration
Start Date: 11 November 2025
                  Start Time: 13:00
                  Day: Tuesday Afternoon
                  First Lesson Duration: 02:00
                  Total Weeks: 1
Location
Bower Park                                         
                  472 Havering Road              
                  Romford                       
                  RM1 4HR