News, updates and featured projects from our coding clubs!

Building Confidence With Code

Learning to code isn't just about developing programming skills, it can also help our members build their confidence when it comes to other parts of their lives! Read the blog to find out how...

Posted on August 13, 2025

Losing Is Good Game Jam Showcase

We've been having so much fun with our Summer Game Jam! Check out all of the awesome projects we've seen so far...

Posted on August 06, 2025

Game Jams Explained

Seen us talking about Game Jams? Want to know what's so great about them? Just keep reading to find out more!

Posted on July 29, 2025

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 You Should Join An Online Coding Club

Looking for a new after school club? How about a fun new activity for the summer holidays? We've got you covered with our online coding clubs!

Posted on July 09, 2025

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

Why We Recommend Block Based Coding

Coding with blocks works a little bit like building with Lego, you simply find the blocks you need and stick them together. In this week's blog post we're here to tell you why this method of learning to code is so brilliant!

Posted on June 25, 2025

Our Mentor's Role In Clubs

Our mentors are at the core of what we do here, but exactly is their role in their clubs? Let's find out...

Posted on June 16, 2025

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

What We Got Up To at Norwich Games Festival

Earlier this week a few of our fantastic mentors travelled over to Norwich Game Festival for an awesome day full of coding! Here's what we got up to...

Posted on May 30, 2025

The Floor Is Lava Mid Game Jam Showcase

We’re onto the second week of our latest GAME JAM, with the theme of ‘The Floor is Lava’, which has been full of sizzling, scorching and volcanically cool games so far!

Posted on May 28, 2025 game jam

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