News, updates and featured projects from our coding clubs!

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

Women in Coding - We need YOU

We’re always striving to get more girls involved with our clubs and making awesome games – we’ve got some amazing members of all genders, and they all deserve the same chance to learn code, show off their games, and of course earn some sweet XP points. 

Posted on February 13, 2025 coding news

Virtual and Augmented Reality Safety

We have started using Virtual and Augmented Reality in our clubs, but there are a few things to be aware of.

Posted on February 10, 2025

The Next Game Jam is Coming

Are you ready to take part in a new coding challenge? We’ve finally left January behind which means half term is around the corner - that means it’s time for another Game Jam at The Code Zone!

Posted on February 05, 2025 game jam club updates

Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of Online Safety for Children

We spoke to our wonderful mentors and here are their top 5 do's and don'ts of online safety for children.

Posted on January 29, 2025 coding news

International Day of Education: AI And Education

Friday the 24th marks International Day Of Education; this year's theme centres around AI and its uses in education which is something we at The Code Zone are very interested in!

Posted on January 22, 2025 coding news

Welcome to Minecraft Mod Worlds

As 2025 comes rolling in, with it has come an absolutely fantastic new aspect of the Code Zone that we’re thrilled to tell you all about; Minecraft Mod Worlds...

Posted on January 15, 2025 club updates minecraft

What to expect from: Game Dev Academy

We have a plethora of different mentors, clubs and resources to help you get started on your coding journey. So in this blog, we wanted to give you a rundown of what to expect from our Game Dev Academy, our latest new way of learning to code for flexi-learners. 

Posted on January 08, 2025 club updates

Look back on 2024 for The Code Zone

It is coming to the end of 2024 and whilst the fire is still blazing and the Christmas tree lights are still twinkling, we want to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing things that happened at The Code Zone this year

Posted on December 28, 2024 club updates

Winter Game Jam 2024: The Game Before Christmas

Only one week left until Christmas! And you all know what that means... it is time for another Code Zone Game Jam!

Posted on December 19, 2024 coding news game jam

Christmas Gifting: The Tech Way

We've rounded up some super cool gift ideas for kids who love everything to do with computers, tech and coding! 

Posted on December 16, 2024 chrtistmas gifting

Fun Coding Activities for Computer Science Education Week

This week at The Code Zone we’re taking part in Computer Science Education Week! The goal of this week is to encourage and inspire children of all ages to learn and get excited about computer science.

Posted on December 11, 2024 coding news