Why Jersey Library Embraces National Coding Week

Background   For Ed Jewell, coding, like any written language, is all about communication – promoting the intricacies of computer programming and digital literacy within the wider community is high on his agenda. The son of an English teacher, Ed took the reins at Jersey Library in 2014 after moving from Guernsey where he had […]

Background   For Ed Jewell, coding, like any written language, is all about communication – promoting the intricacies of computer programming and digital literacy within the wider community is high on his agenda. The son of an English teacher, Ed took the reins at Jersey Library in 2014 after moving from Guernsey where he had […]

Against All The Odds  –  Jonathan’s Story

School wasn’t for me   To say that Jonathan was a ‘difficult student’ would be the understatement of the year. At least, that’s what his former teachers might say. The 23-year-old looks back at his schooldays with a sigh of disappointment and a frustrated shake of his head.   “School didn’t stimulate me — as a consequence […]

School wasn’t for me   To say that Jonathan was a ‘difficult student’ would be the understatement of the year. At least, that’s what his former teachers might say. The 23-year-old looks back at his schooldays with a sigh of disappointment and a frustrated shake of his head.   “School didn’t stimulate me — as a consequence […]

Richard Rolfe – Founder of National Coding Week Tells His Story

21st August 2018

Background In 2010 my work life and family life came to a grinding halt. I was a fit and healthy individual who hadn’t taken a sick day for 10 years. I was a runner, gym enthusiast, non-smoker and had a healthy diet. After a routine visit to the doctor for a well-man check I discovered […]

Background In 2010 my work life and family life came to a grinding halt. I was a fit and healthy individual who hadn’t taken a sick day for 10 years. I was a runner, gym enthusiast, non-smoker and had a healthy diet. After a routine visit to the doctor for a well-man check I discovered […]

Meet Claire – CodeUP Founder

19th August 2018

CodeUp National Coding Week is an initiative that speaks right to the heart of the CodeUp organisation and everything we stand for. Founded in 2014 with the aim to provide free and friendly adult coding tuition to adults in Manchester, we now run in 13 locations across the UK, from North Wales to Leeds and […]

CodeUp National Coding Week is an initiative that speaks right to the heart of the CodeUp organisation and everything we stand for. Founded in 2014 with the aim to provide free and friendly adult coding tuition to adults in Manchester, we now run in 13 locations across the UK, from North Wales to Leeds and […]