3rd November 2022
Rich Hind gets back to Code Club and shares his tips for running a dynamic club!
Long-term community member Rich Hind took a break from Code Club, but in 2021 he resumed his adventure with code and launched a new club at Congleton Library in Cheshire, England. Rich shares his experience and advice on getting back to running a Code Club. Starting a Code Club after a break, or even starting …
20th October 2022
Using HTML and CSS to boost self-expression in your Code Club
Empowering young people to see themselves as digital makers and not just consumers is a key ingredient of Code Club. Our brand-new ‘Introduction to web development: HTML, CSS and animation’ path provides the ideal foundation to support and encourage this exploration using webpages. But why learn about HTML and CSS in your Code Club? Creating …
15th September 2022
Five out-of-this-world Code Club activities for World Space Week!
World Space Week (3–10 October) is the largest annual space event celebrating science and technology. The UN declared it an annual celebration in 1999 and it provides the perfect opportunity for young Code Club members to have some space-worthy fun whilst developing their coding skills. You don’t need to go into orbit to take part …
1st September 2022
Top three resources for running a vibrant Code Club
Launching your new Code Club or resuming a club that has been paused for an extended time might make you feel a little apprehensive. That’s OK! Tamasin Greenough Graham, Head of Code Club, shares three resources that will help you run your Code Club with confidence. Picking my top three resources is quite a challenge …
13th July 2022
Code Club: fun, fantastic, and humbling!
Enthusiasm has been in abundance since Code Clubs across the world have reunited with in-person sessions. With the UK and Ireland heading into their summer breaks, here are some of our highlights from the last academic year. Head of Code Club, Tamasin Greenough Graham, has a few words to share with you: “I’ve loved seeing …
30th June 2022
Club members’ stories: Code Club is ‘Code-mazing!’
Code Club is all about our young members and helping them discover how they can use code for the things that matter most to them. Meet 8-year-old, budding coder Oliver from Congleton in Cheshire, England. He’s recently joined Congleton Library Code Club, led by educator Rich Hind, who has been part of the Code Club …
15th June 2022
Say hello to the Code Club team
Meet the Code Club team! We’re a small, but impactful team that are scattered across the world. Here’s a glimpse of who we are, our roles, and what we get up to in our spare time! Tamasin Greenough Graham, Head of Code Club “I lead the lovely Code Club team who support you, our amazing …
23rd May 2022
The people power of Code Club
It’s you, the community of educators and members, that makes Code Club such a vibrant programme. For us this is the most exciting part of what we do — hearing how Code Club positively impacts your lives and the people around you is truly a great honour! Four community members share their stories as part …
16th May 2022
Celebrating 10 years of Code Club
Code Club is 10 years old! We think that a decade is a milestone that needs to be celebrated. It’s a chance to look back, reflect, and see how far we’ve come as a community. In this post, co-founder Clare Sutcliffe shares her thoughts and we honour your memories and highlights in our potted history …
28th April 2022
Physical computing kits available for Code Clubs in England
From making your first LED blink to creating a musical instrument, physical computing can bring the ‘A-ha!’ moment into your Code Club. If your Code Club is running within a school in England, you can hire a selection of physical computing kits from an NCCE Computing Hub for free. Physical computing helps club members to …
