20th September 2023
Our Code Club rules! How to have fun and set boundaries
Creating guidelines for your Code Club can be a simple way to help your young coders make the most of the non-formal environment that Code Club offers. In this blog, we share a few ideas to help you get started. Code Clubs are fun, creative, and at times wonderfully chaotic spaces. If you’re a teacher …
13th September 2023
September sparks: Four inspiring ideas for you and your Code Club!
Whether you’re a seasoned Code Club educator or just starting out on your club journey, we’ve got some great ideas that will help put some sparkle into your coding adventures and learning this September! To help you find your spark, four of our team members have picked their favourite upcoming events to share with you: …
22nd August 2023
Our survey says…A look at the results
The summer is an exciting time for us at Code Club as we receive the results from our Annual Survey and we learn about your club and your opinion of Code Club. Thank you to everyone who filled in the survey; your responses were insightful. Read on for a closer look at the highlights and …
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 …
