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We’ve introduced new features to help club leaders manage events, track attendance, and communicate more effectively. These updates make running your club easier, so you can focus on supporting young creators. Easily check in and check out creators Club leaders can now use the platform to check creators in and out as they arrive and …

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming the world around us, and it’s more important than ever for young people to understand this technology.  By introducing AI and ML concepts in your Code Club, you can equip your members with essential skills for the future, spark their creativity, and empower them to become …

Kickstart your Code Club by using an icebreaker activity! Let us guide you through three icebreakers and how they can help your creators to connect, collaborate, and feel comfortable learning together. What is the best way to start your Code Club? There will never be one right answer that will fit everyone: the way you …

At the end of 2024, we crunched the numbers and found that classic Code Club projects like ‘Space talk’, ‘Boat race’, and ‘Ghostbusters’ remain popular choices across the world. In 2025, dive into some of our other inspiring projects to help your creators build on their skills! Exploring new projects and adding your own creative …

Running a Code Club just got a whole lot simpler — and more fun! Our Code Club platform has been redesigned to help you connect with your community and streamline your club management. We’ve recently updated the site we use to manage clubs and we’ve packed the new platform with exciting features to help club …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in the news, and you might be wondering how to introduce this exciting technology to your Code Club creators. With our new AI toolkit, you can explore age-appropriate projects that provide a gentle introduction to AI and machine learning. These projects are designed to inspire and empower young creators, opening …

By volunteering your time to lead a Code Club, you’re empowering young creators to develop the skills they need to shape a future they’re excited about. To do this, you need to provide an environment where the young people feel comfortable exploring, experimenting, and learning through coding.  Every Code Club runs differently and there is …

Children’s Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February) is a crucial reminder of the importance of looking after the well-being of the young learners who come to Code Club. There are many ways that we can support mental health and well-being through technology. Our ‘Introduction to micro:bit’ projects are centred around well-being, and use various …

Get ready to dive into the basics of HTML and CSS with your Code Club! The Code Club team and friends share their favourite web design projects and why you should give them a go in your club. We have the perfect project that will make learning HTML easy and fun for everyone — from …

Whether you’re a seasoned Code Club educator or just starting out on your club journey, we’ve got some great ideas that will help put some sparkle into your coding adventures and learning this September! To help you find your spark, four of our team members have picked their favourite upcoming events to share with you: …