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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

Computer Science Education Week 2025

This year Computer Science Education Week is all about how computer science powers AI! In the age of AI it can be easy to think that human programmers are a thing of the past - but this couldn't be further from the truth!

Read on to find out about why computer science skills are crucial for everyone as AI continues to evolve...

Posted on December 12, 2025 coding news

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

All About Digital Literacy

Here at The Code Zone we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop key digital literacy skills! Read on to find out more about how we encourage our members to stengthen their tech knowledge...

Posted on November 21, 2025 coding news

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

Why We Encourage Learning Through Gaming

Our clubs combine learning to code with gaming - but why is this such a good way to learn how to code? Find out in this week's blog post...

Posted on July 02, 2025 coding news

Coding Is More Than Just Gaming

In celebration of animation and all things fun and visual, here are some amazing things that you can create in our clubs!

Posted on June 04, 2025 coding news

The Code Zone Member is BAFTA Young Game Designer Finalist

Over the last few years BAFTA have been running the Young Game Designers competition. This year one of our longest attending members, Matt, has entered into the concept category and has been announced as a finalist!

Posted on May 23, 2025 coding news in the press

The Code Zone's Code Card

If you've seen The Code Zone online or in person, you've probably heard about our Code Card. But what exactly is it? This blog is here to help parents understand what a Code Card is, what it includes, and how it helps our members learn to code.

Posted on May 07, 2025 coding news

Top 5 Transferable Coding Skills Every Young Coder Should Know

Did you know coding teaches more than just how to make games? Even if your child isn’t aiming to be a game developer, joining a coding club builds valuable skills like computer confidence and clear communication, setting them up for future success!

Posted on May 01, 2025 coding news

World Creativity and Innovation Day: Unleashing Imagination with Code

This week we celebrated World Creativity and Innovation Day and, with that in mind, we want to share some of the ways in which learning to code can also lead to the development of strong creative skills.

Posted on April 23, 2025 coding news

Back to Basics: What is Coding?

What actually IS coding? We talk about it all the time, and it’s very important to make the world go around, but we get so caught up in doing code, we sometimes forget to explain what it even is! So put on your learning caps, and let’s figure it out together.

Posted on February 25, 2025 coding news