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 […]

FutureLearn events show how easy it is to start coding

28th September 2017

Background   To mark National Coding Week, FutureLearn hosted two events, which showed how easy it is to start learning to code. In this post, get inspired by the beginners they met and find out how to develop your own programming skills with FutureLearn’s online courses.   “Coding is overwhelming at first, but once you […]

Background   To mark National Coding Week, FutureLearn hosted two events, which showed how easy it is to start learning to code. In this post, get inspired by the beginners they met and find out how to develop your own programming skills with FutureLearn’s online courses.   “Coding is overwhelming at first, but once you […]

Meet Amy – High Priestess of Online Code

9th September 2017

“Hello!  I’m Amy Phillips – programmer at Media Molecule where I work 2 days a week (plus some work from home). I am also a stay-at-home mum to two kids (3 days a week). Find an awesome employer and it’s possible to do both 🙂   How I got into coding   I kind of accidentally […]

“Hello!  I’m Amy Phillips – programmer at Media Molecule where I work 2 days a week (plus some work from home). I am also a stay-at-home mum to two kids (3 days a week). Find an awesome employer and it’s possible to do both 🙂   How I got into coding   I kind of accidentally […]

Growing Digital Skills in a Digital Island

20th August 2017

Background   My name is Lucy Witham and I am from Guernsey in The Channel Islands.  I currently work for the States of Guernsey as their Education Development Officer for Learning Technology. This involves developing Guernsey’s strategy for the digitisation of the curriculum in addition to promoting digital skill development for young people and educators.  I […]

Background   My name is Lucy Witham and I am from Guernsey in The Channel Islands.  I currently work for the States of Guernsey as their Education Development Officer for Learning Technology. This involves developing Guernsey’s strategy for the digitisation of the curriculum in addition to promoting digital skill development for young people and educators.  I […]

Jersey Library – playing its part during National Coding Week

13th August 2017

National Coding Week 2017 (18 September – 23 September) will see Jersey Library become a playground for all things digital as we seek to give people opportunities to develop new skills and bring together those who work in the ‘tech sector to share their latest ideas and work. Historically libraries have always sought to support […]

National Coding Week 2017 (18 September – 23 September) will see Jersey Library become a playground for all things digital as we seek to give people opportunities to develop new skills and bring together those who work in the ‘tech sector to share their latest ideas and work. Historically libraries have always sought to support […]

Meet Dr Martin Goodfellow – Coder in Residence Glasgow Libraries

5th August 2016

Background   My name is Dr Martin Goodfellow and I’m from Glasgow, Scotland. I currently work as the Coder in Residence at Glasgow Life. My role here is to create a sustainable framework of coding clubs for young people in Glasgow Libraries. The thing that attracted me to computing was the logical thinking and problem […]

Background   My name is Dr Martin Goodfellow and I’m from Glasgow, Scotland. I currently work as the Coder in Residence at Glasgow Life. My role here is to create a sustainable framework of coding clubs for young people in Glasgow Libraries. The thing that attracted me to computing was the logical thinking and problem […]

And the winners are…

2nd March 2016

National Coding Week Awards 2016   Watch highlights from the 2016 National Coding Week Awards:     We are delighted to announce the winners in each of the regions. National Coding Week saw over 100 events and 1000 people getting involved. We are very grateful to all those who took the time to organise events […]

National Coding Week Awards 2016   Watch highlights from the 2016 National Coding Week Awards:     We are delighted to announce the winners in each of the regions. National Coding Week saw over 100 events and 1000 people getting involved. We are very grateful to all those who took the time to organise events […]