About Us

Nurturing Young Tech Talent

We Are On The Lookout For Young Tech Talent

As a GTC-registered high school Computing Science teacher with a particular passion for coding, I always ran co-curricular clubs at my school. This initiative eventually expanded to an after-school club and holiday camp within my local community. The drive to reach outwith my school environment came from a key realisation: young children have the capacity to code! There’s no need to wait until they reach high school to introduce them to the complexities of text-based coding - they are very capable of developing these skills at a much earlier age.

After some time running clubs in my local community, the feedback from parents was clear that the real need for coding clubs was back within the school environment. In response, I began reaching out to schools receiving a very positive response.

We now run clubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Surrey and Oxford and we continue to grow.

Today I, along with Adam and Cameron, lead a team of code mentors, primarily Computer Science students, who not only share their enthusiasm for coding but also excel in creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere for our young learners.

All code mentors are Enhanced DBS/PVG registered and trained in safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Management Team

Jacqueline

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Adam

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Cameron

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Why We Do This

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP IN AN ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT WORLD

Our government, the business community and society in general, are all deeply concerned about the widening digital skills gap, which is expanding at a rapid pace. This gap has stemmed from a growing demand for Software Developers, Data Scientists, AI/Machine Learning specialists and Cyber Security professionals - an upward trend that is expected to continue for years.

With rapid advancements in AI, why do we continue to teach children to code? Children should learn to code because coding teaches foundational skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Studies have shown that learning to code can have a huge impact in other areas of children’s learning, especially in Maths/Number. Understanding how technology works empowers children to innovate, collaborate, and develop solutions, rather than just consume technology. Coding also provides critical insights into AI itself, helping children understand the principles behind automation and artificial intelligence, preparing them for future roles that involve guiding, managing, and advancing these technologies.

Code Cadets is on a mission to nurture technology skills in young people from an early age, offering them a fun and engaging environment to enable them to thrive in this digital AI world.

We’re seeking young tech talent and welcome even those with a budding interest to join us for an exciting and interactive experience!