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23rd October 2024

Supporting Code Club mentors

Code Clubs thrive on the energy and dedication of volunteer mentors. These amazing individuals generously give their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of coders. But even the most enthusiastic volunteer needs support! Here are some ways to show your appreciation and keep your mentors engaged. Recognise and appreciate There are some easy …

3rd October 2024

Top tips for running a thriving Code Club

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 …

10th September 2024

The Future is bright: Why should young people learn to code?

When we talk about coding and digital making, the question ‘why should young people learn to code?’ will often come up in the conversation. It’s a great question with lots of interesting answers. Let’s dig deeper! There’s no doubt that there is a buzz about the future of technology and where this fast-paced digital era …

11th July 2024

Behind the scenes of Code Club: Stories and highlights from the team

As another amazing Code Club academic year comes to a close for many clubs across the globe, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements, growth, and fun we’ve shared over the past 12 months. Our dedicated team has been hard at work supporting clubs across the globe, and we’re thrilled to share some …

2nd July 2024

Unlocking potential: How Code Clubs benefit young people with special educational needs

Code Clubs offer a fantastic way for young people with special educational needs (SEN) to develop essential skills like coding, computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. In today’s digital world, inclusive education that promotes digital literacy is key to ensuring all young people have a chance to succeed. SEN covers a broad range of learning needs, …

18th June 2024

Welcoming all young coders: Building inclusive Code Clubs

In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, creating inclusive and engaging learning environments for all learners is more important than ever. This is especially true in STEM fields like computer science, where underrepresented groups, such as women, certain ethnic groups, and learners from lower social and economic backgrounds, have historically been marginalised. Culturally relevant and …

5th June 2024

Micro-interview with Code Club educator Ashwani Tiwari

In our new micro-interview blog series, we chat to educators and young coding enthusiasts about their Code Club experience. Enjoy! Ashwani Tiwari runs “Maker Lab”, a network of Code Clubs in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.  Maker Lab was established in 2022 and partners with government schools in remote tribal areas to create maker labs for coding …

23rd May 2024

Micro-interview with the new US Club Program Coordinator Amanda

So far in our micro-interview series, we’ve chatted to educators and young coding enthusiasts and heard about their Code Club experiences. For this interview, we’re doing something a little bit different. We’re featuring one of our very own Code Club team members! Meet Amanda, our new Club Program Coordinator in the US! Based in Atlanta, …

2nd May 2024

Express yourself: Make a mood board webpage in your Code Club

Our ‘Mood board’ project, from the Introduction to web design path, helps young people turn their inspiration into a mood board webpage, filled with colours, images, and fonts they’ve carefully selected. Kevin, Club Programs Manager, USA, explains why ‘Mood board’ is a great creative outlet for your club members and why a mood board webpage …

16th April 2024

‘Hello World’: The perfect Python project for your Code Club

Are you ready to introduce your Code Club members to the exciting world of text-based coding? Vasu, our Programme Manager in India, shares her enthusiasm for our ‘Hello World’ Python project. Discover why it’s the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to learn Python and how your young coders can showcase their creations in the …

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