19th August 2026
Making your Code Club welcoming for everyone
Code Club thrives because every young person brings something unique: different interests, strengths, and ways of learning. By welcoming and valuing those differences, we create clubs where more young people can belong, participate, and grow. As leaders and mentors, we play an important role in making that happen. Creating an inclusive Code Club doesn’t mean …
12th August 2026
Where to start with Code Club projects
Starting a Code Club is exciting! There are hundreds of free projects to choose from, so where should you start? The good news is that there isn’t one perfect first project. Every Code Club is different. The best project for your club depends on your young people, your setting, and what they enjoy creating. To …
16th July 2026
Understanding what young people learn in Code Club: Early themes from our Insights project
We want every young person at Code Club to be able to build their skills, feel confident using technology, and have fun. To make sure our activities meet the needs of both clubs and creators, we constantly review what we’re doing, gather evidence about what works, look at the latest research, and ask ourselves questions …
7th July 2026
“I was terrified of Python!” – How Harry became a Code Club youth mentor
Every Thursday after school, the Code Club at Dame Allan’s Schools, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, becomes a space where young people can experiment, solve problems, and learn together. But for 14-year-old Harry, it’s also become an opportunity to lead, teach, and inspire others. Harry first joined Code Club in Year 7 with some experience of …
