UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / June 03, 2025 / Most parents may not be very happy to see their children spend hours in front of a screen - and indeed, too much screen time can be damaging. But there is much to gain from early exposure to coding, with a growing body of academic evidence supporting the benefits of early exposure to coding.

The Code Zone is using innovative, child-friendly coding experiences to boost thinking and problem-solving skills in young learners across the UK. As national curriculums worldwide pivot towards embedding computational thinking into early education, The Code Zone’s unique approach offers an engaging, effective solution that goes far beyond screen time.

Recent studies have noted how structured exposure to coding can, when paired with the right instructional tools and environments, help a child's cognitive development. Coding helps sharpen critical thinking, foster perseverance, and improve the ability to approach problems logically. The challenge, however, lies in how to introduce these tools in a way that is both meaningful and developmentally appropriate.

This is where The Code Zone excels. With coding clubs designed for children aged 6 to 16, the organisation has created a learning environment where play and purpose collide. Children explore coding through gamified platforms, hands-on problem-solving, and now even through immersive technologies like augmented reality - all backed by experienced STEM certified mentors who guide their journey.

Ashley Payne, CEO and Co-founder of The Code Zone, said, "There’s no question anymore about whether children should be introduced to coding – the question is how. At The Code Zone, we believe coding should be introduced in ways that are intuitive, exciting and relevant to young minds. We nurture creativity, persistence, and the kind of logical thinking that stays with them throughout their lives, no matter what path they take."

The skills developed in The Code Zone’s sessions extend far beyond the realm of coding. From collaborative thinking to digital literacy, communication, and self-directed learning, children build a toolkit of capabilities essential for the modern world.

By combining interactive technology with personal mentorship, The Code Zone offers something many traditional education formats can’t: an environment where failure is part of the process, and discovery is part of the fun.

For more information, visit www.thecodezone.co.uk.