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Live Online Coding Club for Kids, Aged 6 to 16

One hour a week, live, in a group of no more than six children. Same day, same time, the same mentor and the same group of children every week — so your child is not starting again with strangers each time.

For children aged 6 to 16, from complete beginners upwards. Mentors are STEM-certified, DBS-checked and trained in supporting neurodivergent children.

£65 a month. No joining fee, no minimum term, cancel any time. The taster is free and needs no card.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 from 128 reviews The UK’s #1 coding club — ranked 2nd of the top 100 children’s activity providers in the UK, Club Hub 2026 Autism Inclusion Award — National Autistic Society STEM Accredited · DBS-checked mentors

What's Included:

  • Never more than six children — grouped by age and stage, so your child is with others at a similar point
  • The same mentor every week — someone who remembers what your child built last time, and how they like to work
  • Daytime and evening slots — pick the hour that fits around school, and tell us if it stops working
  • Miss a week? We move you — let us know and we will book your child into another slot that week. Nothing is lost, and there is nothing to catch up
  • Support between sessions — mentors answer by text and video message during the week, not just in the hour
  • A new game every week — something to build and hack that they have not made before
  • Minecraft Mod Worlds — their own worlds to mod with real code, included at no extra cost
  • Seasonal Game Jams — the whole club builds to one theme, then everyone plays what the others made

Our focus is on building practical, life-long skills like creativity, problem-solving and confidence, in a fun and exciting way, while creating a safe space where every child feels valued. We encourage creativity, independent coding, and problem solving so that our members can use their coding abilities in all aspects of life.

They level up as they go

Each level is a real step, not a sticker — and each one earns a STEM-certified certificate. In the Club most children complete Hacker and start on Modder.

Award winning!
Club Hub Top 100 Children's Activity Providers 2026
The UK’s #1 coding clubRanked 2nd of the top 100 children’s activity providers in the UK, Club Hub 2026 — and first among coding clubs
STEAM Impact Awards winner 2026
WinnerSTEAM Impact Awards, 2026
Xero Beautiful Business Fund global winner 2024
Global winnerXero Beautiful Business Fund, 2024
National Autistic Society Autism Inclusion Award 2025
Autism Inclusion AwardNational Autistic Society, 2025
STEM.org Accredited Educational Experience
AccreditedSTEM.org Educational Experience
Coding is for everyone

SUPPORTING EVERY LEARNER

We're proud to be the go-to choice for families with neurodivergent children. Our mentors are trained to create an inclusive, patient environment where children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or diverse learning needs truly thrive.

National Autistic Society - Autism Inclusion Award 2025

"I couldn't recommend this more. The support is outstanding! My son finally feels accepted, which is something money can't buy!"

Our members rate us 'Excellent'!

5/5 from 128 reviews Reviews are verified by REVIEWS.io

The Code Zone
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How Game Dev Club Works

Step 1

Book Your Free Session

No credit card required to register. Choose a time that works for your family.

Step 2

Meet Your Mentor

Your child will be matched with a STEM Certified mentor and assigned to a club.

Step 3

Join Weekly Live Clubs

Attend your scheduled club time each week (evenings and daytime available).

Step 4

Build & Learn

Hack games, earn awards, and get ongoing support via text and video messages. Miss a session? Automatic academy access means you'll never fall behind.

Learn to Code with Extensive Mentor Support

Starting with beginner-friendly Scratch before progressing to Python and TypeScript, members of Game Dev Club learn to code with extensive support from a STEM Certified mentor.

Hack Games Weekly

Hack Games Weekly

Join inclusive online live clubs and hack a new game every single week

Expert Mentors

Patient Mentors

STEM-Certified mentors who are patient, kind, and understanding provide ongoing support in sessions and between clubs

Progress at Your Pace

Progress at Your Pace

From visual drag-and-drop to text-based coding when you're ready

No credit card required to register • Flexible scheduling • Cancel anytime

Ready for More Advanced Coding?

As your child progresses through Game Dev Club and masters the fundamentals, they can advance to Game Dev Club Advanced for more challenging projects and real-world coding skills.

Learn More About Game Dev Club Advanced

Prefer Self Directed Learning?

As a Game Dev Club member, you already get academy access when you miss sessions! If your child prefers full-time self-paced learning, you can switch to our Game Dev Academy membership for just £25/month - perfect for families who want more flexibility with scheduling.

Self-Paced Learning

Build at Your Pace

Code whenever it suits you with flexible scheduling

Mentor Support

Dedicated Mentor Support

Get help via text and video messages when you need it

Just £25/month

Just £25/month

Affordable coding education with no long-term commitment

Everything You Need to Know

Technical Requirements

  • Computer or laptop (Windows, Mac, or Chromebook)
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Webcam and microphone
  • You can also use your phone or tablet to connect to the live session video

Commitment & Flexibility

  • Monthly rolling membership - no long-term contract
  • Cancel any time — no minimum term
  • Miss a session? No problem! Automatic Game Dev Academy access means you get the weekly game, ongoing mentor support via messages, and can catch up at your own pace - whether it's a single session or a family holiday
  • All your projects are stored on The Code Zone so it's easy to come back in the future

Starting from Scratch?

Absolutely no coding experience needed! Our mentors are experts at teaching complete beginners. We start with visual, drag-and-drop coding (Scratch) before gradually introducing text-based languages when your child is ready.

After Your Free Session

We'll send you a personalised video showing how your child got on during their taster session. We'll then give you a call to discuss their progress and get your regular club booked in for the following week.

FAQ

We're here to help!
A decent internet connection, a laptop/desktop computer and access to a browser like Chrome to use The Code Zone Online platform. We're currently working on better supporting mobile and tablet devices, so for now you need a device that has a screen width of 12.9" or larger.
No, they won't get bored. We encourage more advanced coders to 'hack' our challenges. We want them to create something new that matters to them and stretches their creativity and coding abilities.
Yes, your child's safety is of paramount importance to us and we want to build a safe online community for young people. All of our mentors have enhanced DBS checks and our platform is fully secure with enhanced security features. All lobby chats and social sharing between participants is moderated by our mentors.
If you want to find out more about a specific mentor before your taster session, meet the mentor team!
Yes, our challenges are designed to be scalable for all skill levels and abilities. If your child is new to coding, let us know and your child's Mentor will help them begin their coding journey!

However you use The Code Zone, there is always help at hand! Use the "Message a Mentor" button to ask questions and one of our STEM-Certified Mentors will help you out!
Game Dev Club sessions are 1 hour long and occur once a week. Before committing, you can try out one of our free taster sessions to see if our clubs are right for you! Taster sessions include an additional 15 minute introduction so that your child can meet their mentor on a 1-to-1 basis before any other members join.
Our mentors support our members in a variety of different ways. Clubs have a limit of 6 members to a session which means that every child has the opportunity to ask questions, show off their games, and develop lifelong coding skills. Members continue to have access to our games outside of their regular club time and can message their mentor via the chat box so they can continue to access support whenever coding inspiration strikes!
No worries at all! When your child misses a scheduled club session, they automatically get access to our Game Dev Academy. This means they can access the game project from the week they missed, work through it at their own pace, and get full support from our academy mentors via text and video messages. They won't fall
behind - they'll have everything they need to catch up before the next live session.

Whether it's a single missed session, a family holiday, or an unexpected schedule change, your child can continue working towards their coding awards and stay on track with their group. When they return to their next live club, they'll slot right back in without missing a beat. Life happens, and we've got you covered!

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