Building the Future, One Learner at a Time
We started YoungMinds with a simple belief: everyone deserves the chance to discover coding, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime.
From a Simple Idea to a National Movement
YoungMinds Coding Academy was born from a passion for education and a frustration with the gap in technology learning for young people in Ireland. Too many children were missing out on coding and STEM opportunities simply because their school didn't have the resources, equipment, or expertise.
We set out to change that. Today, we're partnered with schools and community venues across south Dublin and actively expanding, bringing Micro:bits, robotics kits and 8BitDo controllers directly into classrooms. Our trained mentors deliver engaging, hands-on lessons that make coding exciting and accessible for everyone, regardless of background, ability, or experience.
What started as after-school workshops has grown into a comprehensive coding academy offering six core programmes: from visual programming and AI to cybersecurity and neurodiverse-friendly learning, alongside adult digital skills courses run with county councils. We're just getting started, and every new room we walk into is a win.
What Drives Everything We Do
These values aren't just words on a page: they guide every lesson we plan, every mentor we train, and every learner we teach.
Creativity First
We believe coding is a creative act. Every project is an opportunity for self-expression, imagination, and original thinking.
Inclusive by Design
Everyone deserves access to technology education. We design our programmes to be welcoming, adaptive, and supportive of all learners.
Hands-On Learning
People learn best by doing. Our classes are built around real projects, physical computing, and tangible outcomes rather than worksheets.
Future-Ready Skills
Beyond coding syntax, we teach problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital literacy: skills that last a lifetime.
Learning by Doing, Not by Watching
We don't believe in passive learning. Every YoungMinds class is built around hands-on projects, real equipment, and tangible outcomes. Students don't just learn about code: they build games, program robots, design websites, and create AI projects.
Our curriculum follows a clear learning pathway, starting with visual block-based coding (Scratch, MakeCode) and progressing through physical computing (Micro:bit, robotics) to text-based programming (HTML/CSS, Python). Each stage builds confidence.
We also believe that technology education should be for everyone. That's why we've built dedicated programmes for neurodiverse learners, and run community initiatives for families from underserved backgrounds, reaching young people and adults alike.
Technology Education for Everyone
We believe nobody should be left behind in the digital age. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of everything we build.
Neurodiverse-Friendly
Dedicated programmes with small classes, clear instructions, and sensory-friendly environments for children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Community Impact
Subsidised and partnership programmes for refugees, migrant communities and underserved schools: coding for the young people, everyday IT and job skills for the adults. We partner with local organisations to make tech education accessible to all.
Passionate Educators, Expert Coders
Every YoungMinds mentor combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for teaching. They're Garda-vetted, fully trained, and dedicated to making every class special.
Join Our Team
Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds in computer science, education, and creative technology. What unites them is a shared belief that anyone can code, and a commitment to making that happen.
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Whether you're a school, a parent, or just curious, we'd love to tell you more about what we do.