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Full STEAM Ahead 2026

This past weekend Mentor Sam left The Code Zone HQ to join fellow STEAM educators at Full STEAM Ahead 2026!

Keep reading to find out what he got up to from playing with LEGO to accepting an award!

Posted on April 14, 2026 in the press club updates coding news

Why Our Clubs Are Great For Neurodivergent Learners!

Interested in trying out our clubs? Not sure if it'll be suitable for your child?
We think learning to code should be accessible to everyone, which is why our clubs are designed with neurodivergent learners in mind! Read on to find out more about what makes our clubs so great...

Posted on February 02, 2026 club updates

5 Things You'll Do In Your Taster Session!

Ready to join us for your FREE taster session? Want to know what to expect? Read on to find out more...

Posted on January 09, 2026 club updates

What programming languages do we use?

Learning to code can seem intimidating, there are so many different programming languages so where's the best place to start!? We want to make it easy to get into coding, which is why we're here to tell you about the different programming languages we use across our clubs! Read on to find out more...

Posted on December 04, 2025 club updates coding news

Member Milestone: Happy 5 Years Matt!

We're super excited to tell you all about Matt, our first member to have achieved FIVE YEARS of coding related fun with us here at The Code Zone! Keep reading to find out more about Matt's incredible coding journey...

Posted on November 26, 2025 club updates

Half Term Coding Activities

Looking for activities for the upcoming half term break? Read on to find out about all the fun stuff we'll be getting up to at The Code Zone!

Posted on October 17, 2025 club updates

Back To School With Game Dev Academy

Want to learn to code but can't commit to weekly clubs? You can learn at your own pace with Game Dev Academy! Keep reading to find out more...

Posted on September 10, 2025 club updates

Summer At The Code Zone

The summer holidays are here, but that doesn't mean the coding fun has to stop. Find out about all of the cool stuff we'll be getting up to this summer, including our brand new online summer camps!

Posted on July 24, 2025 club updates coding news

Building Connections Through Code: How Our Coding Community Supports Mental Health

At The Code Zone, we believe coding is more than just a skill—it’s a way to build community. This Mental Health Awareness Week, discover how our clubs support young coders' mental well-being through friendship, mentorship, and acceptance.

Posted on May 15, 2025 club updates

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: How We Make Coding Accessible

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and here at The Code Zone we want to shine a light on why we think combining gaming and coding can be hugely beneficial for neurodivergent children.

Posted on March 19, 2025 club updates

International Day of Awesomeness

You might not know it, but on the 10^thof March every year, it’s none other than International Day of AWESOMENESS! We wanted to show off some of the most mind-boggling and generally awesome projects our members have made, to not just celebrate a day dedicated to awesomeness, but also their hard work and creativity!

Posted on March 10, 2025 club updates

Half Term Game Jam Round Up

We still have the rest of the week left of our Game Jam but we have already seen some AMAZING entries from our talented young coders that we couldn't wait to share them. So here are some of our mentor's favourite Game Jam games in no particular order...

Posted on February 21, 2025 game jam club updates