Who We Are

At Blueshift Education, we think meaningfully when curating our curriculum and consider the best possible outcome for students, parents, guardians and teachers. We believe in safeguarding quality education by inspiring and empowering society's future digital creators.

The BlueShift Story

Founded in 2013, BlueShift began as a way to teach coding to students in West London. Now, we teach coding and digital literacy skills to thousands of children across the world through our in-person and online offerings.
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Our Mission

At BlueShift, we're on a mission to empower young people with the skills to become digital creators, not just consumers. We want to teach all children the key skills they'll need to thrive in a tech-focussed future, and to support their parents and teachers along the way.

What we stand for

At Blueshift Education, we think meaningfully when curating our curriculum and consider the best possible outcome for students, parents, guardians and teachers. We believe in safeguarding quality education by inspiring and empowering society's future digital creators.

Creative Coding

We encourage children to use coding as a tool for self-expression. Our classes’ tailored approach allows for each child to fully embrace their own personality and have it reflected throughout their course work.

Research-led award winning curriculum

Our pedagogical approach is based on highly effective models of code learning, such as PRIMM (predict, run, investigate, modify, make), supporting students in gaining confidence and understanding of coding concepts by breaking complex tasks into smaller achievable goals.

Championing access to quality education

We offer scholarships for children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to ensure that all children have a chance to hone their coding and robotics skills, regardless of economic background.

Promoting gender equality in STEM

In 2023, women accounted for only 23% of the tech jobs in the UK. We want to drive change by empowering girls and young women to connect with STEM knowledge and skills from a young age, inspiring them to be the next change makers in the tech industry!
"We want to excite children and young people with a broad range of interests about the things they can make and do with code. Our aim is to enable teachers, parents and students to do more with technology. To not just be consumers, but to become digital creators."

The Office Team

Heather Lyons

Founder and Director
Heather was bitten by the tech bug early and began building websites as a young adult. Heather has an MA in Architecture from Princeton University and has done advanced study in Computer Science at UCL. She taught computer-based design at the Architectural Association and has worked in digital media since 1999, before founding BlueShift in 2013. Heather is also a local mum with three young children.

Krishna Trikam-Mistry

Account Management
Since graduating with a degree in Psychology, Krishna has worked in various educational settings from Secondary schools through to Forest Schools. She now works with our existing partner schools to facilitate and ensure the smooth running of our after-school clubs. Her favourite thing about working in education is seeing the look of amazement when students learn a new skill.

Carolina Capelo Garcia

Business Manager
Carolina is a creative writer with a dream of a better future. Ahead of joining BlueShift Education, she spent 5 years as a social science journal publisher in the fields of education, sociology and communication. As our Business Manager, she manages all B2C products, including camps, private tuition, and workshops. She oversees our sales channels, including our website and CRM, leads our marketing team, and manages external partnerships. Carolina holds an Executive Education course on Women’s Leadership Development from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing from City, University of London and a BA in Languages, Literature and Culture from the University of Lisbon.

Tom Caruth

Content Creator
Before joining the Blueshift team, Tom taught Computer Science at a secondary school, he then worked with Blueshift as a Senior Teacher before becoming Education Coordinator. He graduated from the University of St Andrews with a degree in Computer Science. Now, he plans lessons, helps coordinate teachers and ensures that all our services are to a high standard. Outside of the office, Tom enjoys reading science fiction, cooking and making his own video games.

Kathy Gillham

Recruitment and Training
Kathy graduated from University with a Social Science degree in Psychology and Marketing. She has spent many years working in Learning and Development in both the corporate and education sector. Kathy's role at Blueshift includes recruitment and onboarding as well as teacher training and development. In her spare time she enjoys sport, movies and spending time with her family and friends.

Lucy

Marketing and Events Executive
Before joining the BlueShift team, Lucy spent some time in Euprope, working in digital marketing for an agency. She developed strategies and managed social media for various businesses. Prior to that, she gained two years of marketing experience in London. Lucy is now our Marketing and Events Executive at BlueShift, where she manages a wide range of marketing campaigns, and website development. Outside the office, Lucy enjoys spending time with her family and walking in the countryside.

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