This is legitimately a very useful real world skill!

Block based code is fun, and it's really good for getting to grips with code concepts - but it has no real world application.

Python, however, is used everywhere. It's a very popular programming language, but it has a bigger learning curve. Using your knowledge from Scratch you'll be able to speed through the basics and work your way to pro-coder, and maybe even a career!

Move on from block based
code to Python in this coding club!

Work with our mentors to become a pro-game developer!

I've tried learning to code before, but everything seemed so confusing. My mentor Tom has really made everything click!

Our coding clubs are supported by expert mentors helping children to learn to code

Work through tutorials, try out your skills, meet your mentor once a week

We have live sessions with your mentor once a week, but outside of that, we're also online every day! Use your time to work through the basics, learn the theory and work with your mentor in the club to practice your skills.

HOW IT WORKS!

Learn to code...accidentally!

One of our mentors will give you a call to find out about your and make sure you are in the right session. On the day of your chosen session, just login and join us!

DRAG & DROP

Transfer your knowledge of Scratch in to our python game engine, using python blocks to learn the basics of python

CODE

When you are ready, transition to writing the python - using blocks as hints if you need them!

MOD

Get more confident with the code by modding your game - work with the mentor to discover how code works and become a pro-coder!

Share your newly created game with other members in the club and show off all the fantastic mods you’ve made to your game!

Share games the children have built in this code club with other members

GET MODDING

Mary - a mentor here at The Code Zone If you are a Minecraft fan, join the Minecraft Mod Club and practice your skills in blocks or even python, by modding a game you are super familiar with.