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Programming software

High School

We code using python in years 7 to 11. 

If you want to install a python programming environment, we recommend Thonny as it is lightweight (does not use much space or memory on your computer).

If you just want to test small bits of code, you could use the Hartismere Python IDE (but you cannot save code here)

Alternatively, Replit is an online programming environment that allows you to code in your choice of languages (requires sign up)

Sixth form

In sixth form we program using C#

If you want a lightweight IDE (and what we use in school), Sharp Develop is useful

The best is probably Visual Studio Community as would be the environment that most tutorials online would use

Thonny python

Hartismere python

Sharp Develop C#

Visual Studio Community C#

Replit

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Essential programming skills to learn

Sorting Visualiser

C# Yellow Book

C# Cook Books

GCSE Computer Science

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

A Level Computer Science

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

See also...

Binary addition 2

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Creative and Performing Arts

Higher Education

Science & Innovation

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Professional Services

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Infrastructure

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

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C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

External private candidates

Microbit Multiplayer Game // Maverick

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

The Wave: summary

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

Code.Org - Express computer science course

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

New...

Managing In-Game Spending

E-Safety

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Film Academy Shorts

Music Evenings 2025

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

HERCULES THE MUSICAL- Years 7 & 8. London

Vacancies

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 Website Jcq Computerphile Year 9 Tasks Options British Film Institute CIEAG Theatre LMI Chemistry English YOUNG Ingredients FM4 Careers Year 8

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