If you want to try a Scratch-inspired take on microcontroller programming, check out MicroBlocks. It will work with several common boards, including the micro:bit and the Raspberry Pi Pico.

The Micro:bit Educational Foundation have made it simple ... MakeCode will be familiar to anyone who’s previously used the Scratch platform – however, it’s also easy-to-follow for people ...

She remembers a Key Stage 2 pupil who chose to code a short film in Scratch rather than make a slideshow when he was asked to give a presentation. He had learnt to code with a micro:bit.

That said, Scratch does work with lots of other real-world projects such as LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and BBC Micro:bit, allowing for greater outcome potential from the coding platform. Want to build a ...