The Next Evolution of Jam Coding Has Arrived!
At Jam Coding, we’ve spent more than a decade helping children build confidence, creativity, and independence through digital education. But this year marks a major milestone in our journey, and an exciting new opportunity for those looking to join us.
In January 2026, we’ll be opening our first-ever Jam Coding Computing Lab in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. Located at the Intuition Tuition Centre, this new facility represents far more than just a classroom. It’s the beginning of a model that will allow Jam Coding franchise owners across the UK to bring even greater value to their communities and unlock new growth potential in their businesses.
Why Computing Labs Are a Game Changer for Jam Coding Franchise Owners
For years, Jam Coding has been delivering high-impact digital skills workshops and computing lessons inside primary schools nationwide. Our in-school programmes remain a core part of what we do, but Computing Labs take this one step further.
A Jam Coding Computing Lab gives franchise owners the chance to:
- Build a standalone, high-visibility centre in their community - Labs give families a direct place to enrol their children into a structured, curriculum-aligned programme. No school partnerships required!
- Offer measurable weekly sessions - Parents can track progress, see their child’s confidence grow, and stay engaged long-term, improving retention and recurring revenue.
- Expand beyond school timetables – After school, evening, weekend and holiday sessions allow flexible scheduling and multiple income streams.
- Meet growing parental demand - As digital literacy becomes essential for future success, parents are actively seeking trusted providers outside school hours, and Jam Coding franchise owners are perfectly placed to serve that need.
68% of children who learn through the Jam Coding curriculum achieve higher than expected outcomes compared to their peers, making Computing Labs not just valuable, but genuinely life changing for young people.
For franchise owners, this means the opportunity to shape children’s futures while building a strong, sustainable business build on real educational outcomes.
Spotlight: The Stockport Franchise Owner Leading the Way
The first Lab will be launched by Su Watty, Area Director for Jam Coding Stockport, who has already built an impressive franchise in her region.
“It’s an absolute honour to be leading Jam Coding’s very first Computing Lab here in Cheadle,” Su shared.
“Every child deserves the chance to unlock their potential through digital skills, and this Lab will be a place where they can grow in confidence, creativity, and ambition.”
Su’s success story is a powerful example of what’s possible as a Jam Coding franchise owner:
- She has grown a thriving franchise in Stockport
- Built strong relationships with local schools and parents
- Established herself as a trusted leader in digital education
- And now, she’s breaking new ground with Jam Coding’s very first Computing Lab
The Cheadle Computing Lab is just the beginning. More Labs will be opening across the UK throughout 2026, creating additional opportunities for current and future franchise owners to expand their impact and their income.
Want to Be Part of the Next Phase of Growth?
If Su’s story inspires you, or if you’re excited by the prospect of bringing a Jam Coding Computing Lab to your own community, we’d love to talk.
Our team is here to support new franchise owners every step of the way, from launch to long-term success.
Interested in finding out more about joining Jam Coding as a franchise owner? Let us know and discover how you can help shape the digital future for children across the UK:
Jam Coding (Milton Keynes) Launches a Parent and Child Coding Club
Jam Coding, a national education provider that delivers computing lessons to primary school children, is launching a brand-new parent and child code club in its franchise territory of Milton Keynes.
Though all genders are welcome, the new initiative is a part of the company’s mission to bridge the digital divide and get more girls interested in computing. It also aims to create a safe space for anxious and neurodiverse children to meet.
KJ Gracie, Area Director for Jam Coding MK & Beds explained “I am launching TechConnect in response to the large number of girls who are struggling to access our workshops in the usual school setting.
This is down to two main reasons. Anxiety around coming into a group setting without a parent or caregiver and anxiety around speaking to other children and working in a team.”
TechConnect will provide regularly scheduled 1:1 relationship building time between parents or carers and their children.
It will encourage parent and child teams to work together on a shared project, such as coding a retro game, before taking part in structured interaction with other teams towards the end of the session.
All attendees are then invited to a restaurant for ‘low pressure’ conversation over a meal to further encourage social interaction in a safe environment.
Jam Coding’s usual practice is to award points for displays of creativity, collaboration, communication and confidence, but Gracie points out that the element of competition can be stressful for neurodiverse children.
Instead, Gracie will award children at the end of each TechConnect workshop for exhibiting or making progress throughout the session.
Roger Grogan, National Director at Jam Coding added, “Inclusivity is high on our agenda and sometimes that means changing the way we do things to ensure our learners feel comfortable and safe.
We applaud KJ for spearheading this initiative and know that it will be hugely successful thanks to the passion she exudes for ensuring children with special educational needs get the same opportunities as every other child.”
Jam Coding Testimonial | The CPD
Jam Coding Testimonial | Staff Support
Jam Coding | Testimonial | The Curriculum
Jam Coding Testimonial | What Response Have You Had From Schools?
Jam Coding Testimonial | What Have You Enjoyed?
Jam Coding Testimonial | How Do You Feel About The Future
Jam Coding | What Support