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Orientations Training Centre, a Code Club global partner based in Sudan and currently working in Egypt, is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to equip young people with the programming skills needed for future careers. It also aims to inspire them to be innovative, creative problem-solvers through technology. Ruhee Shah, Global Partnerships Coordinator at the …

Since 2017, Code Club Wirral has been sparking curiosity, creativity, and confidence among hundreds of young people on the Wirral in Cheshire. This star club runs every Thursday evening, when Wallasey Library transforms into a bustling hub of discovery and lines of code turn into games, animations, and laughter. Led by volunteer John, the club …

Fiona Lindsay, a primary school teacher in Aberdeenshire, and Bob Bilsland, a seasoned software engineer in Malvern, both run successful Code Clubs. But while their shared goal is to inspire young coders, they run in two different environments: a library and a school. Both clubs are part of our new Star Club programme — outstanding, …

John McAtominey leads our work supporting Code Clubs in the UK, and is part of the safeguarding team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. He also runs a Code Club in his local community, Selby CoderDojo. Here he shares his top tips and highlights some useful resources to help you keep your creators and mentors safe. …

Start your Code Club session by creating a welcoming environment with simple activities. Establish routines, club rules, and support mechanisms. Use icebreakers, showcase projects, and demonstrate coding techniques to enhance learning and collaboration.