The Code Zone

Happy New Year from all of us here at The Code Zone! 2024 was an amazing year for us, thank you to all of our amazing coders for being part of it! Our mentors are ready for another fun-filled year of coding, and we can't wait to share all of the exciting updates we have planned for 2025. We hope you had a fantastic time celebrating, and we'll see you in club! #HappyNewYear #CodingCommunity #TheCodeZone #Code2025 #LearnToCode #CodingMentors #TechFuture #CodeLife #ProgrammingFun #InnovateTogether #CodeClub #STEMEducation #TechInspiration #FutureCoders #CodingJourney

🎄✨ As 2024 wraps up, we’re celebrating an incredible year at The Code Zone! From welcoming 4,247 new coders to earning global recognition with Xero's Beautiful Business Fund Award 🏆, it’s been a year of growth, challenges, and coding fun! 🚀 🔥 Highlights: ✅ Added 10 amazing STEM-certified mentors ✅ Launched game debugging challenges & “Boosts” for extra skill-building ✅ Christmas World in Minecraft Mod Worlds is LIVE! 🎮 🌟 Ready to code in 2025? Book a FREE 1-hour taster session and start your journey with us today! 🚀 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eDRcPh6x #TheCodeZone #CodingKids #STEMLearning #CodeChampions #YearInReview #2024Highlights #LearnToCode #STEMForKids #FutureCoders #MinecraftMods #DebuggingSkills #BeautifulBusinessAward #CodingJourney #FreeTasterSession #CodeWithUs

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone celebrating! ☃️🎅🏼🎄✨ Wishing you joyful moments with friends & family this festive season! P.S. Our mentors are rocking their Gaming Snowman Festive Jumpers—how cool are they? 🕹️❄️ #MerryChristmas #FestiveSeason #GamingFun #HolidaySpirit #TheCodeZone #ChristmasJumpers #STEMForKids #CodingIsFun #HolidayGaming #CreativeCoding #CelebrateTogether #TechEducation #YoungCoders #FamilyTime #WinterMagic

Let's round up our first week of our Christmas Game Jam...🥁☃️🌲 #CodingForKids #GameJam #Winter2024 #TheCodeZone #LearnToCode #KidsWhoCode #STEM #ChristmasGames #TechEducation #YoungDevelopers #ScratchCoding #MakeCode #CreativeCoding #HolidayFun #FutureProgrammers

🎮✨ The Code Zone Winter Game Jam 2024: "The Game Before Christmas" is in full swing! Our young coders are crafting festive games, from infinite runners to clicker adventures. Check out their creativity and join the fun! 🎄👾 Read here: https://lnkd.in/ee9bN7hb #CodingForKids #GameJam #Winter2024 #TheCodeZone #LearnToCode #KidsWhoCode #STEM #ChristmasGames #TechEducation #YoungDevelopers #ScratchCoding #MakeCode #CreativeCoding #HolidayFun #FutureProgrammers

Fun Fact: Taking part in a Coding Game Jam like the ones run by The Code Zone every half term doesn’t just teach kids to code—it also helps them boost their teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills! 🧩✨ By creating a game in a short timeframe, kids learn how to prototype quickly, turn ideas into reality, and even debug under pressure—skills that professional game developers use every day! Plus, nothing beats the excitement of playing a game you created with your friends. 🚀 #CodingGameJam #KidsCoding #GameDevelopment #LearnToCode #CodeZone #CodingForKids #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #TeamworkSkills #FutureCoders #GameCreators #TechEducation #STEMLearning #CodeYourGame #KidsCanCode

Christmas Game Jam is here....☃️🌲🧑🏽🎄 Patrick introduces this years theme...🥁🥁 #gamejam #christmas #codingfun #gamejam2024 #CodingGameJam #KidsCoding #GameDevelopment #LearnToCode #CodeZone #CodingForKids #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #TeamworkSkills #FutureCoders #GameCreators #TechEducation #STEMLearning #CodeYourGame #KidsCanCode

Empowering our coding members to Choose Respect for Anti-Bullying Week Our clubs are more than just spaces for learning, they are also a hub for respect, community and friendship which are all led by our talented, stem-accredited and DBS-checked mentors; find out more below! https://lnkd.in/eCSUYJ2e Anti-Bullying Alliance #AntiBullyingWeek #ChooseRespect #StopBullying #BullyingPrevention #SafeSpacesForKids #CyberWellness #RespectAndKindness #STEMEducation #OnlineSafety #EmpoweringYouth #InclusiveLearning #AutismAcceptance #CommunityOverCompetition #PositiveRoleModels #GameDevCommunity

🌟 The UK winners of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund have been announced! The Xero Beautiful Business Fund initiative was launched last year to provide more than £350,000 in funding globally to Xero's small business customers in the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada and the US. There were 28 winners overall, four in each country in four categories, and the lucky UK winners will each receive £10,000 in funding. Huge congratulations to these inspiring UK winners, who are creating lasting change: 🚀 Upskilling for the Future: The Code Zone ♻️ Innovating for Sustainability: KAPDAA 💙 Strengthening Community Connection: Art Works South Yorkshire 💻 Trailblazing with Technology: Primary Care International Xero are excited to support the growth of these businesses and help them invest in their future. Find out more about the Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024: https://lnkd.in/egseiRMK Image 1 description: A graphic announcing the winners of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, featuring four individuals celebrating in colourful circles with icons like trophies, thumbs-up, and dollar signs. In the centre is the text 'Xero Beautiful Business Fund,' with 'Winners Announced' in a button-like banner at the bottom, all set against a bright blue background. Image 2 description: Xero Beautiful Business Fund congratulates the United Kingdom winners across four categories: The Code Zone (Upskilling for the Future), Kapdaa (Innovating for Sustainability), Art Works South Yorkshire (Strengthening Community Connection), and Primary Care International (Trailblazing with Technology). Each category is highlighted in a colourful banner on a bright blue background with celebratory icons. #Xero #BeautifulBusinessFund #BusinessFund #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SmallBizLove #CommunityImpact #BusinessGrowth

✨ We’re incredibly excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund! Our judges were truly inspired by these small businesses and nonprofits, each driving impact in remarkable ways. A big congratulations to our four global winners 🌟 Innovating for Environmental Sustainability: Other Matter (Australia) Strengthening Community Connection: The Bowling Club (New Zealand) Trailblazing with Technology: Prosthetic Art Technology (Australia) Upskilling for the Future: The Code Zone (UK) And a round of applause to our 24 country winners as well! 👏 Meet all 28 winners, learn more about their incredible work, and see how they’re making a difference: https://bit.ly/3Up4vX1 #BeautifulBusinessFund #Xero #SmallBusiness #CommunityImpact