6th June 2019
National Volunteers’ Week: say hello to our volunteers Jeff and Lisa
This week marks National Volunteers’ Week in the UK, and we are celebrating the 18,000 volunteers across the globe who give their time each week to help inspire the next generation to code. Allow us to introduce you to two of our volunteers in the UK: Jeff, who has been a Code Club volunteer for …
30th May 2019
A goodbye and a hello!
This month, we’re waving a fond farewell to Sarah Sheerman-Chase, who has been part of Team Code Club for the last 5 years… but we’re delighted to welcome Lucia Manzitti, who is taking Sarah’s place as Head of Code Club UK and Ireland. Goodbye from Sarah The last five years working at Code Club …
16th May 2019
Club members make micro:bits into lucky charms
On an island off the eastern coast of Canada, one Code Club has been getting creative with micro:bits. Club leader Michelle spoke to us about the benefits of bringing code to life with physical computing. Code you can hold At Random Island Academy Code Club in Hickman’s Harbour, Newfoundland, club members have recently been making …
2nd May 2019
Code Club and CoderDojo: which programme is right for you?
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is proud to run a range of youth programmes all over the world, including the largest network of coding clubs in the UK. These programmes include Code Club and CoderDojo, which both support volunteers and educators to create coding opportunities for young people. Code Club and CoderDojo Code Club and CoderDojo …
17th April 2019
How a ZX81 inspired a creative coder
Twelve-year-old Dan Powell was first introduced to coding on a ZX81. Nearly 40 years later, he is now Programme Manager for Code Club. Find out how Dan’s early days of coding influenced his career, what his current coding project is, and how he is now sharing his love of coding with his daughters. It all …
27th March 2019
From Wonder Woman to Code Club — find out more about Blender
Did you know that the film credit sequences of Wonder Woman were created using Blender? We think that’s pretty cool! Craig Fisk, a volunteer at Elton Primary School in Cheshire, has introduced Code Club Blender projects to his club. He shares with us how he got started and his top tips for anyone who wants …
21st March 2019
From a coding beginner to running a successful Code Club
Nina was an absolute beginner to coding and had no experience of working with children, but now she runs a Code Club from the Raspberry Pi Foundation office in Cambridge twice a month, in partnership with the Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign. Nina’s story is a great example of how anyone can set up and run …
14th March 2019
Innovative project inspires Brighton students to volunteer
In 2018, we launched a pilot project in Brighton with Greater Brighton Metropolitan College to recruit students as Code Club volunteers. Four students from the college worked with the City Academy Whitehawk, a local primary school, to set up and run a Code Club — a valuable, exciting, and innovative opportunity for them! The starting …
8th March 2019
Girls leading the way
In early January we were introduced to a group of inspirational young female Code Club ambassadors who are making a difference at their primary school, RGS The Grange in Worcestershire. Millie, Daya, Lily and Rosie are all aged 11. They talked to us about how their club is encouraging more girls into coding. RGS The …
1st March 2019
The impact of Code Club around the world
In November 2018 we asked Code Clubs across the world to share their experiences and feedback through our survey. The survey was translated into eight languages and we received responses from 1340 volunteers and club leaders in 59 countries! Read on to find our key highlights and the most important things we’ve learned about the …
