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News, updates and featured projects from our coding clubs!
The Code Zone is growing quickly, but so is the world of code. We'll keep you up to date here with what's new, what's changing, and some interesting articles.
Women in Coding
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During June we had the pleasure of celebrating Pride Month by drawing attention to some great LGBT coders throughout history who have changed the world for the better. This week, we’ve decided to do a similar sort of thing, to focus on another group of coders who have contributed just as much through history – women!
Posted on July 10, 2024 diversity in code coding news
Game Dev Club: What is it all about?
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At The Code Zone, we have a variety of unique online and in-person coding clubs for all ages to enjoy. Today, we want to highlight our Game Dev Club which focuses on learning the fundamentals of coding in Game Development.
Posted on July 05, 2024 club updates
Our Mission: To Get More Girls into Coding
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At The Code Zone, we believe that anyone and everyone should have access to learning to code regardless of their gender or background. Which is why we want to discuss the research done by King's College in London in regards to female students studying computer science.
Posted on June 30, 2024 in the press coding news diversity in code
Game Dev: Hackers – Midweek Showcase
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Well hey there, coders and parents! Our weekly game this week is ‘Parcel Panic’ – a game that’ll have you multitasking, matching colours, and scoring points like nobody’s business!
Posted on June 27, 2024 club updates
Coding is for ALL – Celebrating the Diverse History of Computer Science
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This month is Pride Month, and so here at The Code Zone we want to bring some attention to some amazing LGBTQ+ coders throughout history who have made our lives so much more amazing with their inventions and ideas. We believe coding is for all people, and the history of computer science shows that this works out in the world’s favour!
Posted on June 20, 2024 coding news diversity in code
Meet our Mentors
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We're shining a light this week on our Mentors! Read all about them including their fave pokemon!
Posted on June 12, 2024
Showdown Game Jam Round Up!
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Our May Half Term Game Jam has come to an end! Find out what's been happening in our clubs and from our coders!
Posted on June 07, 2024 game jam
Mid Week May Game Jam Update
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Howdy Y’all! Our game jam is in full swing here at The Code Zone and I’m here to tell you where we’re at!
Posted on May 29, 2024 game jam
The impact of AI on learning to code
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A question that we're asked at least 20 times a week, "Will AI make tech and coding jobs redundant?"
Posted on May 28, 2024 coding news
Spring Game Jam 2024
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May Half Term means a brand new Game Jam with a brand new theme! Ready to get playing?
The Spring Game Jam 2024 is set to launch on May 24th and will run all the way until June 7th so it’s almost time to saddle up and start coding - we’ll see you there!
Posted on May 22, 2024 game jam
Fun & Friendship, how our clubs support children’s mental health!
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so here at The Code Zone we wanted to draw attention to some of the ways both our excellent mentors and club members support each other, to create a positive environment for coding.
Posted on May 15, 2024 coding news
The Code Zone's Reaction to the Online Safety Act
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Technology companies will have to take more action to keep children safe on the internet, following the introduction of the Online Safety Act.
Posted on May 08, 2024 coding news in the press
Why Children Thrive in Coding Clubs with Mentors and Peers
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Simplify coding education for children with inclusive online coding clubs led by STEM-certified mentors.
Posted on April 22, 2024
Scratch and Python Coding for Kids
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Discover how learning to code can empower kids with valuable skills for life.
Posted on April 18, 2024
Protect Earth in this new Hackers game! 🌎
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Its your job to protect the world from Asteroids! Lets see what hacks our coders have made!
Posted on April 17, 2024 club updates
STEM Learning at The Code Zone!
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Discover where STEM learning is applied to our coding curriculum in our online code clubs!
Posted on April 17, 2024 coding news
Game Jam Round up | Egg-cellent Adventure!
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What an Egg-citing end to the Spring Game Jam 2024!
Posted on April 12, 2024 game jam
Spiral Learning | The best way to learn Python
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Discover the best approach to learning Python for children!
Posted on April 09, 2024 just for fun
The Top 5 Programming Languages for Kids to Start Coding
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Discover which programming languages are best for children to start learning code!
Posted on April 03, 2024
Introducing The Code Zone's new Mentor team!
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It's April, it's time to find a new way to build the mentor team! Previous attempts with AI have not gone well...can man's best friend help?
Posted on April 01, 2024 april fools
Modders Club Game of the Week | Phantom Foray
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Mentor Calum discusses the newest game of the week for Modders!
Posted on March 21, 2024
Why Non-Tech Professionals Should Learn Code
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Coding isn't just for programmers; its for everyone!
Posted on March 20, 2024
Hackers Club takes to the skies in Air Attack!
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We're flying into Game Dev Club Hackers, Game of the Week!
Posted on March 18, 2024
Coding is for Everyone: Breaking the "Geeky" Stereotype
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Let's explore how coding has shed its geeky image and why it's a valuable skill set for the modern era.
Posted on March 15, 2024 just for fun
Why children should learn to code with Scratch
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Easy to use, colorful and engaging? What's not to love about this beginner friendly coding programme?
Posted on March 04, 2024
Paint Battle: A Splatoon Inspired Game
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Gather round for this week's Modders game round up!
Posted on March 01, 2024 club updates
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Tips for Parents and Kids
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How to prepare children for the digital landscape online.
Posted on February 28, 2024 diversity in code
Game Jam Round Up: Don't Go Outside!
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Starting 2024 off with a Big Ol' Game Jam!
Posted on February 27, 2024 game jam
Hacker's Featured Game | The Asteroid Field
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Ground Control to Major Tom... there's a lot of asteriods out here!
Posted on February 21, 2024 club updates
The Code Zone Responds to the Telegraph
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Kids SHOULD learn to code and here's why!
Posted on February 14, 2024 in the press
5 Benefits of Children Starting to Learn Code at age 6!
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There are many benefits to learning code, even as early as age 6!
Posted on January 17, 2024 just for fun
Santa's Little Helper
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For our final game of 2023, we are playing Santa’s Little Helper
Posted on December 22, 2023 club updates
Santa’s Coming to Town
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Ant here again from the Code Zone to give you all a quick catch up on our festive antics last week in our Game Dev Clubs.
Posted on December 18, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a functioning Door Bell
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This week we are continuing our 'Redstone Contraption' series and are coding door bell - DING DONG!
Posted on December 08, 2023 minecraft
Top 5 Code Platforms for Kids | From Beginner to Advanced
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Which platforms are best for your child to start learning code?
Posted on December 01, 2023 coding news
Christmas Gifting: The Tech Way
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We've rounded up some super cool gift ideas for kids who love everything to do with computers, tech and coding!
Posted on November 13, 2023
Modders: Kitchen Chaos
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This week in Modders, we have a brand new game called ‘Kitchen Chaos’
Posted on October 21, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a TNT Rocket Launcher
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This week we are continuing our 'Redstone Contraption' series and are coding an EXPLOSIVE TNT Rocket Launcher!
Posted on October 18, 2023 minecraft
Hacker Highlight: Deep Sea Diver
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We are starting this week strong with our latest game: Deep Sea Diver.
Posted on October 16, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a TNT Launch Pad
![Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a TNT Launch Pad picture](https://www.thecodezone.co.uk//content/mod%20tntmain.webp)
This week, we are continuing our 'Redstone Contraption' series and we are making a BIG impact with our latest mod: TNT Launch Pad!
Posted on October 08, 2023 minecraft
National Coding Week: Robot Rivals
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Celebrating National Coding Week with a Game Jam!
Posted on October 02, 2023 game jam
Hacker Highlight: Sword Thrower
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Finishing off this week strong with our latest Game Dev Club Hacker Game: Sword Thrower!
Posted on September 25, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a Redstone Rubbish Chest
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This week in our Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our 'Redstone Contraption' series
Posted on September 23, 2023 minecraft
Cops & Robbers
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Zombies and Scientist!
Posted on September 20, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a Redstone Door
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In our Minecraft Mod Club, we are starting a brand new mod series called 'Redstone Contraptions'
Posted on September 17, 2023 minecraft
Hacker Highlight: Ace Pilot
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See Arabella's AMAZING Ace Pilot Game below - full of colour and her own mods
Posted on September 14, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Mod Club: Our Top 5 Minigame Mods
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Top 5 favourite Minecraft Minigames
Posted on September 11, 2023 minecraft
The Importance of Balance Between Struggle and Support
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Learning to tie your shoes sucks. It’s difficult....
Posted on September 06, 2023 coding news
Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a Gliding game!
![Minecraft Round Up - Let's mod a Gliding game! picture](https://www.thecodezone.co.uk//content/glidermainweb__2_.webp)
In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game Series by coding and modding our very own gliding game.
Posted on September 03, 2023 minecraft
Strange Sports Game Jam
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We're back with another game jam to round out the holidays!
Posted on September 01, 2023 game jam
Tunnel Traversal
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We are back in Modders Club again today and we are working on Tunnel Traversal!
Posted on August 31, 2023 club updates
How Older Games Can Help us as Game Makers: The Legend of Zelda
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Why are older games worth playing? We take a look...
Posted on August 28, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's Play On Rails Archery
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In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game Series and playing On Rails Archery:)🚂
Posted on August 24, 2023 minecraft
Arch Enemy
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What a day we've had here at The Code Zone!
Posted on August 22, 2023 club updates
What is Learning Through Play?
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By Jaz - The Code Zone Mentor!
Posted on August 20, 2023
Elemental Powers Game Jam
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We all hope you are enjoying your time off at half term! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event, Elemental Powers....
Posted on August 19, 2023 game jam
Minecraft Round Up - Let's Play Monster Arena
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In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game Series by coding our very own Monster Arena Game!
Posted on August 17, 2023 minecraft club updates
Colour Run
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We are back in Game Dev Club and this week our hackers are playing 'Colour Run'.
Posted on August 14, 2023 club updates
Game Jams - what are they and why are they important?
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You’re probably asking ‘what on earth is a game jam?’ Well don’t worry! I am going to tell you.
Posted on August 11, 2023 game jam
Minecraft Round Up - Let's Play Dropper
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In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game Series by coding our very own game of Dropper!
Posted on August 03, 2023 minecraft club updates
Evolution Game Jam
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We all hope you are enjoying your time off at half term! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event, Evolution...
Posted on August 01, 2023 game jam
Bin It
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The latest on all the mods and hacks available this week to test your kids' coding skills!
Posted on July 31, 2023 club updates
A look into The Life of a Female Computer Science Student
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By Becky Shepherd (Mentor, Game Dev Club)
Posted on July 26, 2023 diversity in code
Minecraft Round Up - Let's play Spleef
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In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game Series by coding your own Spleef Arena!
Posted on July 23, 2023 minecraft
Shadowy Shootout
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We are back at it again this week modding our Shadowy Shootout game
Posted on July 20, 2023 club updates
Why learning to code through games is a good approach
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Children live and breath games regardless of their age; whether that be playing a game of tag on the playground or booting up their Nintendo Switch to play Roblox
Posted on July 17, 2023 coding news
Minecraft Round Up - Let's make our own Archery Range
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In this week's Minecraft Mod Club, we are continuing our Minecraft Mini Game series and coding our very own game of Archery Range
Posted on July 09, 2023 minecraft
Coding for Grown-Ups
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Since 2019, The Code Zone has been inspiring passion for coding in people of all ages.
Posted on June 28, 2023 club updates coding for grown-ups
Jetpack Jumper
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Another week, another Scratch game for our GameDev Club members - this time we are playing Jetpack Jumper!
Posted on June 26, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Mod Club Round Up - Let's Take the Castle 🏰
![Minecraft Mod Club Round Up - Let's Take the Castle 🏰 picture](https://www.thecodezone.co.uk//content/d5640290-2f0d-4ecb-8f20-14b3db5f98c1.webp)
We are shaking things up in our Minecraft Mod Club!
Posted on June 25, 2023 club updates minecraft
How is Coding linked to the Curriculum?
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In 2014, changes to the national curriculum were made specifically in ICT to help with the introduction of coding to children, replacing ICT with ‘Computing’.
Posted on June 21, 2023 club updates diversity in code
Look out - it's a SHARK!
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This week at The Code Zone, hackers are playing GameDev Club's latest game 'Shark Attack'.
Posted on June 19, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's go Pig Fishing 🐷
![Minecraft Round Up - Let's go Pig Fishing 🐷 picture](https://www.thecodezone.co.uk//content/Screenshot_2023-06-09_at_14.55.01.webp)
Welcome back to another Minecraft Mod Club 'Let's Build' episode with Jaz and Calum. This week, we will be coding a new theme for this term: Minecraft Mini Games!
Posted on June 11, 2023 minecraft
Welcome Back to Game Dev Club!
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We are making a bold come back with Battle Tanks!
Posted on June 07, 2023 club updates
Half Term Coding Fun!
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A little round up of what happened over May Half Term!
Posted on June 04, 2023 game jam club updates
Minecraft Round Up - Let's Build an Automated Melon Farm 🍉
![Minecraft Round Up - Let's Build an Automated Melon Farm 🍉 picture](https://www.thecodezone.co.uk//content/Screenshot%202023-05-25%20at%2016.56.25%20(1).webp)
It's time for another Minecraft Mod Club 'Let's Build' episode
Posted on May 28, 2023 minecraft
The Code Zone for Grown-ups - it's coming!
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You asked...it's coming...we just need something from you...
Posted on May 17, 2023 coding for grown-ups club updates
Did someone say Pizza?🍕
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The Code Zone's latest idle game: 'Click For Pizza'
Posted on May 12, 2023 club updates
Game Jam 2023: Hopping Mad Week 2
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With Easter behind us we are diving straight back into the nitty gritty of picking up coding skills and ideating our own games in the Game Dev clubs.
Posted on April 16, 2023 club updates game jam
Game Jam 2023: Hopping Mad Week 1
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Our Game Jam is Back this Half term!
Posted on April 09, 2023 game jam club updates
Introducing LOLclub
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Today, we're excited to announce the release of our newest club , "LOLclub"!
Posted on April 01, 2023 just for fun april fools
The Wall of Doom Game Jam
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Happy half term everyone - we hope you're relaxing, chilling... and coding! Are you ready for this half term's Game Jam event?
Posted on March 30, 2023 game jam
Can you 'Dodge It'?
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A quick overview of what happened in our Game Dev Club!
Posted on March 26, 2023 club updates
A week of Flyie Drone...
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Read all about what our children have been creating in our Game Dev Club!
Posted on March 16, 2023 club updates
Minecraft Mod Club: What's it all about?
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Kids Love Minecraft....so let's make it education & fun!
Posted on February 26, 2023 minecraft club updates
Can't Stop Moving Game Jam
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We've had a great time watching our Hackers and Modders taking part in our recent game jam "Can't Stop Moving"!
Posted on December 05, 2022 game jam
Christmas Gifting: Our Top Gifts of 2022
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It's that time of year, and we've made a super simple guide on the gifts that are loved and recommended by our mentors themselves!
Take a look and give the gift of coding this Christmas!
Posted on December 01, 2022
"You Are The Monster" Game Jam Halloween 2022
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During October Half Tem we opened up our doors for yet another Game Jam! After the success of the Summer ones, our children were fuelled and ready for another week of hacking!
Posted on October 24, 2022 game jam
"You Are The Monster" Game Jam - Modders Halloween 2022
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During October Half Tem we opened up our doors for yet another Game Jam!
Posted on October 24, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 5
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The end of a great summer of phenomenal Game Jams!
Posted on August 26, 2022 club updates game jam
Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 4
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In today's game dev clubs we've seen some unique stuff whether that be the Batculator (which actually works perfectly)
Posted on August 25, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 3
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We've had some quite technical hacks and interesting visual changes today inside of Storm Survival!
Posted on August 24, 2022 club updates game jam
Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 2
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Posted on August 23, 2022 club updates game jam
Game Jam 2022 - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take This" Day 1
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Posted on August 22, 2022 game jam
The Floor Is Lava Game Jam
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Last week we had our first of this Summer's Game Jams, a free event for all members where the children were given a theme (The Floor is Lava) and had to come up with their own game or animation, and wow did they come up with some amazing ideas! We've selected a few (below) and our mentors have done a round up. Have a watch below!
Posted on August 01, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - Day 5
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Last day of the floor is lava Game Jam
Posted on July 29, 2022 club updates game jam
Game Jam 2022 - Day 4
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A little catch up with what's been going on in the online Game Jam today! Day 4
Posted on July 28, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - Day 3
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A little catch up with what's been going on in the online Game Jam today! Day 3
Posted on July 27, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - Day 2
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Day 2 and the Game Jam is in full swing! What's been happening so far?
Posted on July 26, 2022 game jam
Game Jam 2022 - Day 1
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Day 1 of our very first Game Jam yesterday and we saw loads of children join us online to start work on their "The Floor Is Lava" themed game!
Posted on July 25, 2022 game jam
The Live Stream with Tom & Ant - Pirate Palaver
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Tom and Ant take a look at last week's game, Pirate Palaver and some of the best hacks from the game!
Posted on June 29, 2022 the live stream
The Live Stream with Tom & Ant - Asteroid Attack
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Weekly round up from the 22nd June - join Tom & Ant on our live stream talking all things coding!
Posted on June 22, 2022 the live stream
Welcome to the Circus 🎪
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New term means fun new badges to earn!
Posted on June 07, 2022 club updates
We've been nominated!!
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We are very excited to have been nominated in the What's On 4 Kids Awards this year.
Posted on May 25, 2022 in the press
4 Reasons Why Coding Is Essential Today
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Coding is slowly becoming a crucial part of society, and we can’t continue without it, but why?
Posted on May 10, 2022
The Mecha Bots are here
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Easter has passed through and we're in to a brand new half term!
Posted on April 25, 2022 club updates
April 25th Weekly Round Up
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It was a Frog Feeding Frenzy this week at the code zone!
Posted on April 25, 2022 club updates
April 17th Weekly Round Up!
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First of all I would like to wish everyone a happy Easter and/or Ramadan on behalf of all of us at the Code Zone!
Posted on April 17, 2022 club updates
Ant's Weekly Round up 10th April
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Hold the Fort had some amazing creativity involved!
Posted on April 10, 2022 club updates
Tom's Round up 3rd April
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Everyone loved this week's game Scaredy Crows - but what's coming up next?
Posted on April 03, 2022 club updates
Dell's Weekly Round up March 27th
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We hear from one of our newest mentor's Dell, on what sounds like an eventful week of fun & games!
Posted on March 27, 2022 club updates
Tom's Round up March 13th
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A little recap on Jungle Run plus what's coming next week!
Posted on March 13, 2022 club updates
Holly's Round Up March 6th
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Another busy week training new mentors & new clubs!
Posted on March 06, 2022 club updates
Tom's Round up 27th Feb
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Diving into what's been happening in the week @ The Code Zone!
Posted on February 27, 2022 club updates
Stars in Spring
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A new term has begun and we're heading out of the snowy season and in to Spring where there are tonnes of stars to collect over the next 6 weeks!
Posted on February 22, 2022 club updates
The Live Stream - Sky High Speedy and Race-A-Round
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"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become in to the villain"
The ZoneBot will live forever!
Posted on February 08, 2022 the live stream
We declare the Winter Olympics 2022, open!
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Join us here at The Code Zone for two weeks of cool Winter Olympics coding projects!
To kick things off, we present to you the Opening Ceremony!
Posted on February 04, 2022 club updates
Tom's round up Jan 23rd
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A big welcome to new teammates, a quick update of the hacks from last week, and the game coming up this week in the Game Dev Club!
Posted on January 23, 2022 club updates
Holly's round up Jan 16th
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Have you heard of a Unimouse? Well...this week we discovered it in one of our Game Dev Clubs! Read more...
Posted on January 16, 2022 club updates
The Live Stream with Tom and Holly - Paint Battle!
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Hellooo!! Tom's finally worked out how to say "hello" and Holly's a....sponge... in this weeks round-up of the game dev clubs and this week's hack "Paint Battle"
Posted on January 11, 2022 the live stream
January & the Winter Warriors badge
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Our new years week is over and we're back into the swing of things. Here's an update of the last week from Tom, a round-up of last week and kicking things off this term with a new badge for you to get!
Posted on January 10, 2022 club updates
Happy New Year!!
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We hope you've had a great Christmas - welcome back for another fun-filled term of tech and coding. Check out the new years badge as well!
Posted on January 01, 2022 club updates
The Live Stream - Reverse Tower Defence?!
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It's our last one before Christmas and the festive hats are out! Tom and Holly talk tower defence, and this week's game dev club challenge - building a reverse version of the game, where you are the runner!
Posted on December 21, 2021 the live stream
Holly's Roundup Dec 19th
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Holly gives us a round-up of the last week in the clubs, some featured projects and a sneak peak in to what's coming up next week!
Posted on December 19, 2021 club updates
The Live Stream with Tom and Holly - Whackamole
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Our first ever live stream! And a festive one to kick things off...are you ready for Holly's surprise? And is your project featured this week?
Posted on December 14, 2021 the live stream
The Codey Smart Speaker
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If you haven't seen Tom's intro video for The Codey Smart Speaker - check it out on our Facebook page, Twitter or Instagram. We hope you enjoy...
Posted on March 31, 2021 just for fun april fools
5 Women Who are Changing the World Through Tech
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In an industry dominated by men, these women are carving out their own path.
And the world is all the better for it.
Posted on March 08, 2021
Why Should Children Learn to Code?
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STAY AHEAD - LEARN TO CODE
Posted on March 06, 2021
Screen Time Doesn't Have to be Scary
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With the pandemic pushing us further online, it’s more important than ever that we understand screen time and the effect it can have on our children – both positive and negative.
Posted on December 06, 2020
Virtual Coding Club Launches as Pandemic Wipes Out Children’s Activities
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The Code Zone has launched a virtual coding club in response to Covid-19 safety measures wiping out children’s after school activities.
Posted on November 25, 2020 in the press
November Build Battle
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It's coming! Are you ready?
This month's theme - DINOSAURS
Posted on November 22, 2020 game jam
Tech Start-Up Launches UK-First Coding Format for Youngsters
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The Code Zone has launched in the UK, plugging Britain’s coding skills shortage with an interactive virtual club for youngsters aged 6 to 14.
Posted on October 12, 2020 in the press
Women in Coding
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Lucy Woodhead on her experience as a woman in coding, and why diversity in the technoloy sector starts with our children's education.
Posted on September 28, 2020 diversity in code
The Code Zone Secures Funding
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The Code Zone Secures funding for new online platform from Innovate UK
Posted on June 10, 2020