16th August 2023
Micro-interview with Code Club educator Sue Gray
We are excited to introduce our micro-interview blog series, where we chat to educators and young coding enthusiasts and hear about their Code Club experience. Meet Sue, a retired secondary school teacher with expertise in key stage 3, key stage 4 BTEC, and GCSE computing (learners aged 11–16). Now leading a Code Club at Fakenham …
10th August 2023
What I learned running my first Code Club
Join us as we dive into an inspiring journey! This summer, Sarah, our Community Coordinator for Wales, launched a Code Club in South Wales at LIwynypia Primary School. Discover what Sarah learned during this coding adventure. Over to you, Sarah! Helo, I’m Sarah, Community Coordinator for Wales. In this role, I am here to support …
11th July 2023
Digital literacy and computing in India
In today’s world, digital literacy and computing skills are essential, and serve as a gateway to coding and computational thinking. In India, there is a pressing need to bridge the gap in ICT skills among youth. According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report for 2020-21, only a small percentage of young people possess …
27th June 2023
Digital Moment: Building coding communities in Canada
Code Club partner Digital Moment is supporting young people to learn digital skills in clubs across Canada. Ellie, Global Partnerships Manager, caught up with Matthew Griffin and Léa Guez from Digital Moment to find out more. Unique challenges Digital Moment was founded in 2013 with a focus on creating programs and experiences for young people …
14th June 2023
How Code Clubs foster independence and creativity through non-formal learning
Code Club is about so much more than coding. Not only do young people build coding skills at their own pace, but they also develop their independence, creativity, and leadership. At the Clubs Conference in March this year, Code Club leader and teacher Fiona Lindsay shared her experiences. Fiona Lindsay asked the children attending her …
30th May 2023
What you’ll learn at Code Club online workshops
Whether you’re a coding enthusiast, an educator, or someone who is new to coding, Code Club’s online workshops offer you the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded people in a supportive environment. Code Club online workshops introduce you to a wide range of coding languages. From Python to Scratch, HTML to Unity, you’ll get hands-on experience …
3rd May 2023
Opening new Code Club doors in England
On a lovely autumn day, before the start of the academic year, the Code Club team met to discuss a dream: helping schools in areas without many Code Clubs to get started. Find out what happened next! Connecting with our community Our Code Club community is strong because of the many different organisations who work …
26th April 2023
TagusValley: Telling stories from Portugal through digital making
TagusValley, a science and technology park in Portugal, partners with Code Club to give local young people the opportunity to express themselves through digital making. Ellie, Code Club Global Partnerships Manager, chatted to Homero Cardoso, Project Manager at TagusValley and one of the co-founders of its Code Club network to find out more. How it …
21st March 2023
Four Python projects for your Code Club to try!
We asked the Code Club team and friends to share their favourite Python projects and why you should give them a go in your club. There is a perfect project for everyone, from beginners to more experienced coders. Why Python? Python is the perfect next step from the block-based programme language, Scratch. It has a simple …
8th March 2023
The importance of equity in Code Clubs
The theme for this year’s International Women’s day is equity and how, when we embrace equity, we embrace diversity, and inclusion. Equity is important in Code Club, as it ensures that all children, regardless of their background, have equal access to opportunities and resources they need to learn and succeed in coding. We’ve spoken to …
