Computer science alevel

Its difficulty depends on a number of factors:
- how much coding experience you already have
- what project you choose to do
- how much time you are willing to put in

I'll say that if you choose your project wisely, and give yourself enough time to complete it, it's relatively easy, compared to the rest of the course at least.

My teachers offered a lot of help, mainly in the ways of guiding me to what I actually needed to do (and what would be excessive), such as what features would gain marks, how to write the report, how I should manage my time, etc.
They don't help much with the coding aspect as that is generally something you need to complete by your own ability.
Different teachers will offer differing amounts of help of course, but most will be happy to offer it, should you need it

When do u have to start doing the NEA and how long do u get with it, like when is it due? Also for the coding part, I haven't done CS gcse so I dont know how to code at all, will u get taught that at the beginning of the year? Also is coding difficult? And since I didnt do it for GCSEs will I be very behind?