Code for Life

Spec sheet

Purpose

Code for Life provides free, open-source games and resources to help students learn computing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Integrations

The official pages reviewed describe Blockly as the visual programming language used by Rapid Router.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Support

The site lists [email protected] for contact and help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Headquarters

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · codeforlife.education

Founded

2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · codeforlife.education

Account requirements

Many features require registration, and some resources are restricted to registered users or users in a participating school.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Age range

Rapid Router is described as teaching children aged 5–14.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Child accounts

Users under 13 need parent, guardian or carer consent to register and must use that adult’s email address.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Curriculum

Its games support the English National Curriculum Computing strand.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Home learning

Parents and caregivers can use free home lessons, and an independent student account saves level progress.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Internet access

The terms say users need internet access and the software necessary for email and web use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Open source

The initiative says it is open source and invites people to contribute through GitHub.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Operator

The terms identify Ocado Innovation Limited as the entity that launched Code for Life and give its registered office in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Python learning

Python Den provides a course with free lesson plans, videos and worksheets, covering foundational syntax through loops and data manipulation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Rapid Router

Rapid Router is a shopping-delivery game that teaches coding with Blockly, with Python Den as a next step.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Teacher tools

The teacher dashboard includes scores to track student progress and teaching resources.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Teaching materials

Teachers can download free teaching packs with session plans, pupil resources and assessment tools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · codeforlife.education

Plans and prices

Every Code for Life plan and price →

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