UK A-level Computer Science & BTEC IT

Learn IT by actually doing it.

IT SkillForge is a practical learning platform for A-level Computer Science and BTEC IT students and teachers. Practise Python, build real websites, test your knowledge, develop projects and track your progress — all in one place.

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main.pypython
def average_score(scores):
    return sum(scores) / len(scores)

results = [72, 84, 91, 68]
print(f"Average: {average_score(results):.1f}")

# Output
# Average: 78.8

Where to start

Every part of your course, in one platform

Structured by qualification, unit and topic — so you always know what to learn next.

A-level Computer Science

AQA & OCR-aligned topics: programming, algorithms, systems, networking, cyber security and NEA.

BTEC IT

BTEC National IT & AAQ-aligned units covering web development, data, databases and systems.

AAQ IT

Applied general IT content for AAQ Information Technology learners.

Coding Lab

Write and run real Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL in the browser.

NEA Project Hub

Generate original project ideas, check feasibility, and plan your non-exam assessment.

Exam Practice

Topic tests and mock exams with instant marking and topic-level breakdowns.

Coding Lab

Write code. See it run. Fix it. Learn.

Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript run directly in your browser — no setup required.

Python — Coding Lab
name = input("What's your name? ")
print(f"Hello, {name}!")

>>> Hello, Aisha!
HTML/CSS/JS — Live preview

Welcome to my website

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NEA Project Hub

From blank page to a plannable project

Answer a few questions about your interests and ability, and the Project Idea Generator proposes an original concept — objectives, requirements, data structures and more — plus a feasibility score to help you choose. Then plan, build and evidence it in a structured project workspace.

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Generated concept

School Club Attendance Tracker

A desktop application for form tutors to record attendance at extracurricular clubs and flag students who may need a wellbeing check-in.

Suggested language

Python + SQLite

Difficulty

Intermediate

Feasibility score78%

For teachers

Save hours of planning

Lesson plans, presentations, assessments and complete teaching sequences — searchable by qualification, unit and topic.

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Your progress

Topics completed67%
Coding challenges68%
Quizzes this term70%
12-day practice streak

Progress tracking

Always know what to practise next

Every quiz, coding challenge and lesson feeds a live picture of your strengths and weak areas, so your recommended next activity is never a guess.

AI Study Tutor

Guided help, not just answers

Our AI tutor will explain concepts, ask diagnostic questions and give progressive hints — it won't do your NEA or BTEC assignment for you.

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Pricing

Free to start, simple to grow

Free

Students

£0

Start learning with no commitment.

  • Selected lessons across A-level CS & BTEC IT
  • Python & web dev Coding Lab (limited challenges)
  • Sample quizzes and exam questions
  • 1 active NEA project idea
  • Basic progress tracking
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Student Plus

Students

£6.99/month

Unlimited practice and AI-assisted learning.

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited coding challenges (Python, HTML/CSS/JS, SQL)
  • Full exam practice question bank
  • NEA Project Hub with feasibility scoring
  • AI Study Tutor & AI Code Debugger
  • Portfolio with public sharing
  • Advanced progress analytics
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Teacher Pro

Teachers

£17.99/month

Plan, assign and track a full class.

  • Full teacher resource library
  • Unlimited classes and student invites
  • Assignment & mock exam scheduling
  • Class analytics & intervention alerts
  • AI lesson planning support
  • Priority resource downloads
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Institution

Schools & colleges

Custom

Site-wide licensing for your department or college.

  • Everything in Teacher Pro for every staff member
  • Student accounts included
  • Institution-wide resource licence
  • Dedicated onboarding & support
  • Usage & outcomes reporting
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