Children's Online and Virtual Classes & Activities in South West London

Top-rated coding education for children aged 6–17, available UK-wide.

Codingal offers live, tutor-led coding and AI classes for children in Years 2–13 (Grades 1–12). With expert teachers drawn from the top 1% of applicants, children learn Scratch, Python, web development, game development, app development, roblox and data science — all from home, on a flexible timetable that fits around school and family life. Trusted by over 1 million learners across 135 countries, Codingal delivers rigorous, personalised instruction with STEM.org-accredited certificates included.

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Email: support@codingal.com

Codingal is a top-rated online coding and AI platform for children, offering live one-to-one and small group classes for learners aged 5 to 17. Backed by Y Combinator, Codingal has built a global reputation for high-quality, child-friendly coding education — with over 1 million students enrolled across 135+ countries and a 4.6/5 rating on Trustpilot.

Classes are fully online and can be booked at any time and day to suit your family's schedule. Children are matched with expert teachers — all vetted from the top 1% of applicants — who guide them through structured, age-appropriate courses. Course areas include Scratch, Python, web development, app development, game development, data science, roblox and AI. Every child can try a free lesson before committing, and all courses come with STEM.org-accredited certificates. A 100% money-back guarantee is also available.

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Hi there! My name is Emma Shannon and I have loved art from a very young age. I qualified as a primary teacher in 2006 and soon discovered that, due to timetable restraints, there was not enough time dedicated to the arts at school. I was often seeing children with low confidence being taken out of a rare art lesson to do more maths and English.

I believe that we should value art as a subject more as being creative makes us feel good, increases our self confidence and helps us think in different ways.

As an artist and a teacher, it was the logical choice to bring my two passions together to create Go Sketch Club!

I believe in teaching children that there is no such thing as 'good art' and 'bad art', only art we like and don't like. Everyone likes different art! We celebrate 'mistakes' as 'opportunities' within the creative process.

Go Sketch Club aims to develop young artists into self confident, imaginative and creative thinking adults of tomorrow. What can we offer?

Online zoom classes
Drawing tuition for age 9-16 on Tues and Thurs 5pm-6pm
Home Education Art Club: Weds 10am-11am

Arty Parties
If your child loves to draw, paint and create, we have a wide variety of fun art-based birthday parties to suit your artistic child! We even do adult parties if you feel like a unique and calm creative gathering. We can even tailor-make a fun and unique art birthday party for you and your child! All you need to do is have an idea for the theme, supply a work space and away we go! We can travel to a venue you have hired out or we can come to your home.

For example we can do a workshop on cartooning, comic strips, kawaii cartoons, manga/anime faces, zendoodle animals, watercolour painting (any topic), painting masterpiece with a canvas each, clay sculpture and we can even tailor make a party to fit your theme. We are based in Taunton so but love to travel so do get in touch.

Online Zoom Classes: www.gosketchclub.com/allliveclasses
Art Parties in South West: www.gosketch.co.uk/arty-birthday-parties/

Email: emma@gosketch.co.uk

Children's online Art Classes and Art Parties in Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucester, Wiltshire, Dorset & London

Lessons at Ellendel help to build social skills: concentration, communication, confidence building; all transferable skills that students can take out into the real world.

Speech and Drama classes for ages 4-18. Students have the option to take LAMDA examinations in Acting, Verse and Prose, Public Speaking and Reading for Performance. We have a 100% pass rate. Small group classes where the individual needs of each student are met.

Classes are run by highly qualified teachers of Speech and Drama who have years of experience. Our classes help to build the confidence, communication skills, creativity and critical thinking of our students in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. A complimentary trial lesson and sibling discount offered.

Email: info@ellendel.co.uk

Children's drama classes in Putney, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Beckenham and Orpington

Extra-Curricular Classes - In Schools

Our clubs are hands-on, fun, and educational, giving children the chance to develop cooking skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive setting.

With a catalogue of four years’ worth of recipes, children make something new every week - switching between savoury and sweet dishes - while mastering essential kitchen skills like weighing, chopping, creaming, and kneading.

What’s included for the children:
A recipe prepared each session
All ingredients provided, including dietary substitutions (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.)
Aprons to borrow
Laminated recipe card with a healthy message
Packaging to take their creations home

“Such a popular extracurricular activity, extremely well organised; they are run by dedicated, enthusiastic staff who are educating our children in cookery skills and widening their horizons! First Class!” Rob Harmer, Headteacher at St Marys School, Henley-on-Thames

School Holiday Workshops

Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your child during the holidays? Look no further! Our holiday workshops are designed to inspire young cooks while having fun in the kitchen.

Guided by our friendly and experienced Smart Raspberry cookery teachers, children will gain valuable skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen safety and of course presenting their dishes nicely. Our workshops are often themed recipes from a particular country, season, festival or occasion and are age appropriate. We have regular breaks throughout the day and offer additional activities such as colouring in, foodie quizzes and games especially for the younger age groups. At the end of the day, everyone can take their creations home to impress friends and family with their new found skills

Parties

Stress-Free, Fun-Filled Cookery Parties for Kids! If you are planning a birthday party soon let Smart Raspberry take care of the fun while you enjoy a stress-free celebration! Simply invite your guests, and we’ll handle everything else – ingredients, equipment, and plenty of excitement.

“My daughter had the Smart Raspberry cupcake party for her 8th birthday. It was fantastic and all the girls loved it – the cake making, the icing (with an animal theme) and eating the final product! One of her friends needed an egg-free version and her Mum said they were the best egg-free cakes she had ever tasted! I would thoroughly recommend Smart Raspberry for an exciting and hassle-free party” Karen, Parent

Online Courses

Can’t access one of our in-person classes? Join us online! We offer:

• Weekly Online Classes
• Duke of Edinburgh & University Courses
• Specialist classes for Coeliac children

All from the comfort of your own home, with guidance from our experienced Smart Raspberry teachers.

Children's cookery classes in Acton, Amersham, Ascot, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Bletchley, Birmingham, Bracknell, Chigwell, Chesham, Chiswick, Denham, Ealing, Epping, Gerrards Cross, Great Missenden, Haddenham, Hammersmith, Harefield, Hayes, Hemel Hempstead, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Hillingdon, Ilford, Loughton, Luton, Maidenhead, Marlow, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, North West London, Northwood, Olney, Princes Risborough, Reading, Ruislip, Slough, Solihull, St Albans, Stony Stratford, Stevenage, Thame, Uxbridge, West Drayton, West London, Wendover, Windsor, Woburn Sands, Wokingham, Woodford, Welwyn Garden City, Winslow

Since 1993, thousands of families across the UK, have grown up singing, dancing & playing with Monkey Music. Written by musicians, who understand the fundamental role that music plays in early development, our progressive classes are an ‘excellent fit’ for babies & pre-schoolers.

With the help of Monkey and Mo, catchy songs, fascinating sounds and fabulous props, our talented teachers captivate & entertain their troop of musical little monkeys. Everyone has so much fun learning, they don’t realise how clever they are being! Music classes for children aged 3 months-4 years.

• Children grouped according to their age to ensure maximum enjoyment and development, 4 different age specific classes
• Over 25 years of nurturing a lifelong love of music
• Classes nurture your child’s emotional and intellectual development
• Holiday Workshops
• Birthday parties

For baby and toddler music classes in Wandsworth, Earlsfield, Southfields, Tooting and Streatham call Jennifer on 0208 672 5791 or email wandsworth.tooting@monkeymusic.co.uk

Sunshine, Smiles and Screen-Free Music Adventures with The Strings Club

For new families: use the code NEWCUS10 for 10% off!

Step into a summer of music, movement and imagination, where children unplug, connect and shine with our award-winning, music-centered Holiday Camps.

Loved by families across London, the Midlands and Warwickshire, The Strings Club, founded by mum and musician Amy Cunningham, is built on one simple belief: recharging through music, creativity and play helps kids do more than keep busy over the holidays – it helps them thrive.

With wizards, pop stars, on-stage heroes and fun in the sun themes, your child will gain:

• Confidence through creativity and self-expression
• New friendships and a sense of belonging
• Imagination and curiosity
• Focus, resilience, and emotional wellbeing - benefits research shows music can support

Each day is thoughtfully curated by our in-house Activities Manager, a qualified primary teacher (with an Education PhD in progress):

• Mornings: Guitar, violin or ukulele sessions led by inspiring strings teachers and musicians, with instruments ready to take home for 2+ day bookings!
• Afternoons: interactive themed workshops including sport, drama, dance, and art.

By the end of the week, children stand taller, prouder - and our Grand Concerts show not just what they’ve learned, but how much fun they’ve had with their new friends.

Why families trust The Strings Club:

• Our intimate settings: up to 40 campers, with 1:8 supervision
• Proudly part of the Buy Women Built Community
• A screen-free experience
• Free hire of an instrument to take home
• Multiple locations across London, the Midlands and Warwickshire
• Flexible bookings from a day to a week
• Daily activity updates and photo diaries

Our Locations: Balham, Blackheath, Bow, Brockley, Crouch End, Dulwich, Fulham, Greenwich, Hackney, Hampstead, Harborne, Islington, Kingston upon Thames, Leamington Spa, Nunhead, Richmond, Streatham and Walthamstow

Visit thestringsclub.org or call 0121 296 9204 to secure your child’s place for our May Half Term and Summer Holiday Camp experiences!

Email: info@thestringsclub.org

Cook Stars offer a range of fun, relaxed and friendly cookery and craft classes. We encourage a love of good food and teach children and teens how to prepare delicious meals from scratch.

By its very nature cooking is great fun for children! Our classes keep kids engaged and interested throughout with both cookery and arts/crafts at each class. We provide all ingredients, cooking equipment, an apron, a craft activity, packaging and cooking know-how. Everyone takes home their lovely dish along with a recipe card to cook again at home.

Every class offers plenty of hands-on experience of preparing different dishes each week, exploring a variety of ingredients, trying out delicious new foods and having lots of messy fun in the process!

Cook Stars Minis (age 2-5)
Our mini’s are encouraged to get stuck in and try out weighing, measuring, kneading, whisking and stirring and cook a huge variety of yummy dishes.

Cook Stars Juniors (5-11)
Every week we make something different with inspiration taken from dishes around the world using a selection of gorgeous sweet and savoury ingredients. Classes are centred around fun and enjoyment, but our children also learn important practical life skills and healthy eating messages along the way.

Cook Stars Academy (age 11-17)
We teach a huge array of amazing main courses and delicious puddings using a variety of techniques to build confidence in the kitchen week on week. Every week we cook something different with a mixture of main courses and puddings.

Why not book a trial taster class!

We also host memorable parties for children of all ages either at your home or chosen venue. We offer a range of party packages or bespoke parties and both 'cooking' and 'non-cooking' options. We will take care of everything so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the occasion too.

"Wow wow.....had my daughter's party today and it was amazing. All the kids loved it. Both girls from cook stars were brilliant and made the party. Cannot recommend these guys enough. Hermione's words "best birthday ever"!
Greg Farmer

Children’s cookery classes covering Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Tidworth, Andover, Cardiff, Llandaff, Bonvilston, Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Lisvane, Llanishen, Whitchurch, Pentyrch, Creigiau, Nantgarw. Radyr, Blackburn, Rishton, Wilpshire, Mellor Brooke, Mellor, Tockholes, Darwen, Hoddlesden, Rossendale, Accrington, Northcote, Moseley, Callow End, Hindlip, Norton, Stanford Bridge, Martley, Bishops Frome, Huddington, Strensham, Upton Upon Severn, Droitwich, Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, Malvern, Upper Howsell, Tenbury Wells, Alton , Winchester, Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy, Alresford, Ropley, Exton, Bishops Waltham, Penge, Anerley, Great Eccleston, Preston, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Bromley, Beckenham, Elmers End, Park Langley, Basingstoke, Oakley, Wootton St Lawrence, Overton, North Waltham, Dummer, Broadmere, Winslade, Aldermaston, Theale, Hermitage, Thatcham, Hook, Headley, Greenham, Tadley, Bramley, Baughurst, Hartley Whitney, Rotherwick, Heckfield, Odiham, Long Sutton, Leicester, Syston, Billesdon, Kibworth, Great Glen, Blaby, Fleckney, Oakham, Uppingham, Cold Overton, Cottesmore, Stretton, Market Harborough, Great Bowden, Middleton, Foxton, Newport, Rogerstone, Bassaleg, Risca, Crosskeys, Newbridge, Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Pontllanfraith, Nash, Caerleon, Bettws, Rhymney, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Abergavenny, Pontypridd, Penarth, Caerphilly Tintern, Monmouth, Caldicott, Crickhowell, Blaina, Abertillery, Chepstow, Magor, Manchester, Clayton, Openshaw, Rusholme, Hulme, Firswood, Whalley Range, Debdale, Woodhouses, Fairfield. Hull, Wawne, Skirlaugh, Ganstead, Patrington, Hedon, Withernsea, Rowley, Keyingham, Cottingham, Beverley, Hornsea, Mappleton, Rolston, Hollym, Solihull, Shirley, Cheswick Green, Bickenhill, Hampton in Ardern, Knowle, Dorridge, Hockley Heath, Lapworth, Earleswood, Nottingham, Mapperley, Netherfield, Gedling, Arnold, Woodthorpe, Calverton, Thurgarton, Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Norwich, Reepham, Aylsham, Blickling, Fakenham, Walsingham, Wells-next-the-sea, Melton Constable, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer, North Walsham, High Wycombe, Stroud, Colne, Trawden, Foulridge, Nelson, Barrowford, Greystone, Roughley, Brierfield, Barnoldswick, Earby, Silsden, Bradley, Steeton, Cross Hills, Riddlesden, Micklethwaite, Stonehouse, Rudford, Quedgeley, Gossington, Frampton on Severn, Nailsworth, Ruscombe, Painswick, Miserden, Bisley, Frampton Mansell, Stonehouse, Eastington, Bedford, Clapham, Salph End, Kempston, Harrowden, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Wymington, Newton Bromswold, Colchester, Boxted, Langham, Lexden, Stanway Green, Stanway, Hardy’s Green, Birch, Birch Green, Layer de la Haye, Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Tongham, Woking, Knap Hill, Sheerwater, Mayford, Ripley, Send, Wisley, Chobham, Bisley, Pirbright, Brookwood, Virginia Water, Stroude, Preston, Ribchester, Scorton, Garstang, Chipping, Longridge, Kirkham, Tarleton, Doncaster, Warmsworth, Branton, Armthorpe, Edenthorpe, Barnby Dun, Epworth, Belton, Westwoodside, Haxey, Finningley, Blaxton, Auckley, Bawtry, Scrooby, Tickhill, Harworth, Wadworth, Rossington, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, New Waltham, North Cotes, Humberston, Tetney, Holton le Clay, North Thoresby, Grainsby, Britton Ferry, Skewen, Cadoxton, Aberdulais, Neath, Glynneath, Tonna, Meloncourt, Aberavon, Port Talbot, Cwmafan, Tonmawr, Cymmer, Mansfield, Pleasley, Mansfield Woodhouse, Sookholme, New Houghton, Shirebrook, Langwith, Warsop, Church Warsop, Edwinstowe, Clipstone, Rainworth, Blidworth, Farnsfield, Walesby, Tuxford, Edingley, Normanton, Southwell, Brinkley, Halloughton, Hockerton, Fiskerton, Westhorpe, Oxton, Tiverton, Bampton, Witheridge, Rackenford, Bickleigh, Crediton, Lapford, Chulmleigh, Riddlecombe, Chawleigh, Wembworthy, Beaford, Dolton, Winkleigh, Iddesleigh, Barnstaple, Fremington, Shirwell, Barnstable, Landkey, Swimbridge, Croyde, Brauton, Saunton, Combe Martin, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynton, Cheriton, Barbrook, North Molton, South Molton, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, Great Torrington, Pewsey, Devizes, Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge, Kirton, Gainsborough, Nettleham, Lincoln, Stow, Brighton, Lewes, Faversham, Canterbury, Sutton, Carshalton, Wigan, Molesey,, Leatherhead, Sheffield, Liverpool, Moreton in Marsh, Bristol, Stockport, Newarkk, Hykeham, Ilkley Saltaire, Wolverhampton, Neath POrt Talbot, Uckfild, Eastbourne, Leeds, Plymouth, Jersey, Farnhamm, Haslemere, Shrewsbury, Altrincham, Northampton, Olney, Holbeach, Spalding, St Albans, Harpenden, Bournemouth, Newmarket, Haverhill, Worthing and Henfield