Page 62 • The HERALD • 25th January 2024 v SEND ALL YOUR NEWS TO THE HERALD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 enquiries@helensparks.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority YOUNG MINDS INSPIRED FOR A TECH FUTURE AT SOLENT CODING DAY More than 4,630 young students were inspired to discover more about the exciting world of computer programming and the possible career pathways in future technology during Solent Coding Day, coordinated by Solent Partners. e Solent Partners team worked with 76 schools in the region, inviting pupils aged between 9 to 13 to ‘unlock the code’ by learning and sharing programming skills through entertaining and engaging interactive workshops that took place online in December. Solent Partners Chair Rachael Randall said: “The Solent Coding Day workshops offered a perfect opportunity for teachers looking to spark an interest in coding among their students and for young minds eager to explore the limitless possibilities of programming. The overwhelming participation and positive feedback we received from students, parents, and educators highlighted the success of this event in demonstrating the possibilities of coding and digital innovation for the younger generation. Solent Coding Day marks a significant step towards building a digitally proficient future workforce, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly digital world.” Organised in partnership with Solent Partners Careers Hub, Barclays Code Playground, Tech She Can and local employer, Ordnance Survey, the programme introduced children to the potential of coding in shaping their digital futures. Solent Coding Day provided a exible opportunity for children of all abilities to learn at their own pace through a prerecorded session delivered by Barclays Code Playground (Digital Eagles). e initiative aligned with the Key Stage 2/3 computing curriculum, covering fundamental programming topics in an hour-long, fun- lled format. Pupils also got the opportunity to attend a live assembly Continued on page 63
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