Young Coders Competition 2026- Information Webinar for Educators
Hey educators! Join our online info webinar for the Young Coders Competition 2026 and learn how to get your students involved in this exciti
Location
Online
About this event
Now in its 10th year, the Young Coders Competition is a competition for primary and secondary schools (school years 4 to 8) aimed at helping teachers to become more confident with teaching coding skills.
Book onto this meeting, where we will discuss the 2026 theme and show you the great free resources and lesson plans provided. The resources include 12 weeks of lesson planning for absolute beginners (children and teachers!) or a shorter six week version for those who already have a little experience using Scratch. All the session planning is done for you to learn alongside your pupils! Any teacher, tutor or parent can run the competition, whether familiar with coding or completely new to it. **If you are concerned about time zone differences, there will be a recording of this webinar available if you are unable to attend. This would be emailed to you after the event**
Each year children are challenged to make a game using Scratch that aligns with a particular theme; this year's theme is YET TO BE ANNOUNCED. :)
Are you interested in signing up? Register your interest at https://codingcompetition.org/register
C heck out last year's winning entries below!
Here are some examples of entries from the Young Coder Competition 2025, where the theme was "Budgeting Better": https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/50660930/
Here are some examples of entries from the Young Coder Competition 2024, where the theme was "Time and Space": https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/35377538
Frequently asked questions
UK students aged between 7 to 13 years old are allowed to enter the competition for the chance to win a monetary prize for their school. As long as the students fit into this age range, they are eligible to win.
Teams can consist of two to six children of the eligible age. We will accept individual entries as well.
Yes, you can still enter the competition! Unfortunately, the prize money will only be awarded within the UK, but we are happy to receive entries from overseas. A certificate will be awarded for the ’Best International Entry’; you will also receive feedback on your entry.
The competition is currently only accepting entries that are formatted as Scratch projects.
By participating in this competition, students get a chance to become the Young Coders Crew and get their work showcased at any future events we host. Both the winning UK Primary (KS2) and secondary schools (KS3) will receive Prize Money: First Prize: £200 Second Prize: £100 Third Prize: £50
If it is a specific problem with Scratch, maybe a tricky bit of coding or something you can’t work out how to do, we have some STEM Ambassador Scratch wizards on hand to help you. You can sign up and create a request on www.stem.org.uk or email us at codingcompetitiongroup@gmail.com