Code Clock Academy
Weekly Coding Classes for Kids in Belfast
Coding • Python • Game Development • Robotics • Computer Science
Code Clock Academy provides weekly Saturday coding classes for children and teenagers aged 7–16 in Belfast.
Through practical, project-based learning, students develop real coding, programming and Computer Science skills while creating games, software, robots and interactive technology projects. Whether your child is completely new to coding or already has experience programming, Code Clock Academy provides a structured pathway through which they can learn, create and progress.
Code Clock Academy launches this November at Breda Academy, Belfast, with weekly Saturday sessions for children and young people aged 7–16.
Junior Academy | Ages 7–11
The Code Clock Junior Academy introduces children to coding through fun, creative and practical projects.
Students explore Scratch, Microsoft MakeCode, micro, robotics, game development and introductory programming, learning important Computer Science concepts while creating games, animations, programs and interactive technology projects.
Activities develop logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and confidence while providing a foundation for progression into more advanced programming.
Saturdays | 2:30pm–3:30pm
Senior Academy | Ages 11–16
The Code Clock Senior Academy is designed for young people who want to take their coding and Computer Science skills further.
Students develop increasingly sophisticated projects using technologies such as Python, C#, game development, robotics, physical computing and web technologies.
Along the way they develop their understanding of programming concepts including algorithms, variables, selection, iteration, functions, data structures, object-oriented programming and software design.
Students learn by building real projects, solving problems and developing the confidence to turn their own ideas into working software.
Saturdays | 3:45pm–4:45pm
What is Code Clock Academy?
Code Clock Academy is a weekly coding and Computer Science programme for children and young people in Belfast, designed to help students develop their technology skills through practical, creative projects. Students learn by creating. Depending on their age and experience, they might design a computer game, write a Python program, program a robot, develop an application or use physical computing to bring their ideas to life.
Rather than completing disconnected coding activities, Academy students have the opportunity to develop their skills over time through the Code Clock Academy Progression Pathway. Complete beginners are welcome, while students with previous coding experience can progress towards increasingly challenging programming and software development projects.
What will your child learn?
Progression pathway
A Coding Pathway That Grows With Your Child
Code Clock Academy provides a structured pathway through which students can progress from their first coding experiences towards advanced programming and independent software development. Progress is based on demonstrated skills, completed projects, problem-solving and increasing independence rather than simply attendance. This allows beginners and experienced young programmers to work towards meaningful milestones while building a portfolio of coding and technology projects.
Why Code Clock?
Coding Education Built on Experience
Code Clock draws on the experience of an established Computer Science educator with more than 20 years in teaching, including senior leadership as a Director of IT at a leading grammar school in Northern Ireland. Before moving into education, Code Clock founder Errol Martin spent four years working in IT as a software developer with a number of companies inculding Canon, bringing real industry software-development experience into the classroom.
For more than 10 years, Code Clock has delivered coding programmes, summer schools and technology workshops for children and young people, covering everything from first steps in programming to Python, C#, robotics, game development, physical computing and advanced software projects. Our approach combines industry experience, expert teaching and practical, project-based learning. Students are encouraged not simply to follow instructions, but to design, build, debug and improve their own projects while developing genuine confidence in coding and Computer Science.
Code Clock Academy brings that experience into a structured weekly programme, giving young people the opportunity to develop their skills progressively throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Code Clock Academy is designed for children and young people aged 7–16.
Junior Academy is for ages 7–11, while Senior Academy is for ages 11–16.
No.
Complete beginners are welcome at Code Clock Academy.
Students who already have coding or programming experience can work on more challenging projects and progress through the Code Clock Academy Progression Pathway at an appropriate level.
The technologies students use depend on their age, experience and the projects they are completing.
These can include Scratch, Microsoft MakeCode, Python and C#, alongside robotics, game development and physical computing technologies.
Yes.
Python forms an important part of the Code Clock Academy pathway, particularly as students progress from visual coding environments towards text-based programming.
Students can use Python to develop games, applications and increasingly sophisticated programming projects.
Yes.
The Academy is designed to accommodate different levels of experience.
Students who already have programming experience can progress towards more advanced challenges rather than having to continually repeat introductory coding activities.
Junior Academy provides a creative introduction to coding and Computer Science for children aged 7–11.
Senior Academy is designed for ages 11–16 and places greater emphasis on text-based programming, software development and increasingly sophisticated Computer Science projects.
Code Clock Academy is held at Breda Academy in Belfast.
Academy sessions take place on Saturdays.
Junior Academy: 2:30pm–3:30pm
Senior Academy: 3:45pm–4:45pm
No. Students will have access to the computing facilities and equipment required for their Academy projects.
Projects vary throughout the Academy and according to the student's level.
Students might develop computer games, Python applications, robotics challenges, micro projects, interactive programs and other software and technology projects.
Students progress through a series of Code Clock Academy levels.
Progress is based on the skills students demonstrate, the projects they complete and their increasing ability to design, program, test and debug solutions independently.
This allows students to develop at an appropriate pace rather than progression being based simply on attendance.
Choose the appropriate Junior or Senior Academy programme and complete the online registration process.
Places are limited to ensure students receive appropriate support during each session.
Ready to Start Coding?
Join Code Clock Academy
Give your child the opportunity to learn, code, create and progress through practical Computer Science and programming projects every Saturday.
Whether they are writing their first program, building their first computer game or developing increasingly sophisticated software, Code Clock Academy provides a pathway through which their skills can continue to grow.
Learn. Code. Create.
