Confidence to begin
A new problem becomes something they can break down and work through.
You don’t have to know
what they’ll become.
You just want them to have the confidence, judgement and ability to find their way. That’s a foundation worth building.
Ask your school about Carret
From using to understandingThere’s more to
There’s more to
technology than
time on a screen.
What matters is what happens in a child’s mind. Are they making choices? Trying ideas? Noticing mistakes? Finding a way forward?
With Carret, the screen becomes a place to put their own thinking to work.
- Create something with a purpose.
- Explain how it works.
- Learn from what didn’t work.
The capabilities you hope
they’ll take into life.
Useful in the classroom. Useful far beyond it.
Independence of thought
An answer becomes something to examine, not something to accept automatically.
Pride in creating
An idea becomes something they can demonstrate, explain and improve.
Questions, answered
A few things you might be wondering.
What is Carret?
Carret is a school-based learning programme that helps children develop the ability to think clearly, create with technology, solve problems and work thoughtfully with AI. The focus is on capabilities they can use in many parts of life.
Is it only for children who like coding?
No. A child who loves stories, art, science or making things can find a way in. Coding and AI are tools for exploring ideas; the broader aim is creativity, sound judgement and confidence in solving problems.
What are Spark, Builder and Ninja?
They are Carret’s three levels. Spark, for Years 1–4, is about playing, making and meeting AI. Builder, for Years 5–8, focuses on building things real people use. Ninja, for Years 9–12, develops the ability to direct AI agents and own a real product.
Does my child need any experience?
Spark begins with playful making, simple instructions and patterns, alongside early encounters with AI. The journey grows through Builder and Ninja. Your school can explain the starting point for your child’s year.
Can I sign my child up directly?
Carret is offered through schools. Start by asking whether your child’s school offers Carret. If it doesn’t yet, you can use the message below to introduce the idea to a teacher or school leader.
How will I see what my child is learning?
Each level has a signature outcome: in Spark, teaching an AI to sort pictures in Year 2; in Builder, launching a website for a real school club; in Ninja, running a product with 8+ real users and presenting it publicly. Ask your child to explain the decisions, feedback and improvements behind the result.
Will children simply ask AI to do the work?
The aim is to develop their own thinking: set a goal, give clear instructions, check what comes back and improve it. AI belongs within that process, with the learning activity and school’s guidance shaping when and how it is used.
A question worth asking“Does our school
“Does our school
offer Carret?”
That’s a good place to start. Ask your child’s teacher or school leader. You can make the introduction in your own words, or start with this message.