Want to change your lifestyle and children’s futures? Make it your business with ComputerXplorers

ComputerXplorers

"I’m very much of the opinion you only live once, and there is no time like the present. The leap has paid off and I love it, I wouldn’t ever go back."
Richard Simcox, Bolton and Wigan

ComputerXplorers is a leading global children’s computing franchise teaching around 34,000 students weekly. It offers fun tech classes for ages three to 16 in schools, clubs and camps, aiming to make digital skills accessible to all.

New franchisees gain strong training, marketing support and an innovative curriculum. The network values collaboration, responsible tech use and a supportive culture led by XplorerGroup. Investment from £14,950 + VAT.

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ComputerXplorers is a leading international children’s computing education franchise, teaching around 34,000 students each week across more than 1,500 locations. It offers fun and interactive classes for children aged three to 16 in schools, after school clubs and holiday camps. These sessions introduce learners to a range of technologies and help them use digital tools creatively and confidently.

The brand aims to make quality computing education accessible to all. As the digital sector grows and influences many industries, digital skills are becoming essential for future careers. ComputerXplorers supports this through engaging learning and a curriculum that evolves with new technologies.

There are opportunities for franchisees across the UK and internationally. Franchisees join a supportive network backed by a head office team with extensive franchising experience. Ideal candidates enjoy working with people, feel comfortable with technology, are enthusiastic about teaching children, have energy and ambition and are confident in sales and marketing.

The franchise offers a turnkey model to help new owners launch successfully. This includes a six day training programme, access to a business mentor, centralised marketing resources and annual conferences, along with ongoing training in new courses and technologies. Support also covers recruitment, HR and wellbeing.

ComputerXplorers partners with technology providers to deliver innovative programmes and works with Positive Social to promote responsible social media use. The franchise is owned by XplorerGroup, led by Managing Director Stuart Harley, who began as a franchisee before acquiring the brand in 2021.

Meet the founder of

ComputerXplorers

Stuart Harley

​Stuart Harley is the CEO of XplorerGroup — a multi-brand franchise operator encompassing ComputerXplorers, ActiveXplorers, Kall Kwik, and Discover My Franchise. With a background spanning 15 years in business development and sales, Stuart first joined ComputerXplorers as a franchisee in Southampton in 2019. His passion for innovation and technology-driven education saw him grow the franchise into the largest in the network. ​Recognising the potential for scalable success through technology, Stuart acquired ComputerXplorers in 2021 and expanded with XplorerGroup in 2023 to develop and support multiple franchise brands. His approach focuses on harnessing digital tools and data-driven strategies to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and empower franchisees to thrive. ​Under Stuart’s leadership, XplorerGroup has become synonymous with franchise innovation, offering cutting-edge systems and support to entrepreneurs across industries. His mission remains clear: to transform franchising through technology, fostering growth and success for brands and franchisees alike.
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