KEY DOCUMENTS FOR CODE XTRA
Digital Xtra is working with select delivery partners to develop a network of community coding and AI hubs across Scotland. Each hub provides extracurricular computing initiatives for young people and the community, offers instruction and guidance for educators and community leaders, and serves as a resource centre for other local clubs.
BRINGING CODING & AI
INTO SCOTLAND’S COMMUNITIES
Want to make sure Digital Xtra's coding & AI hubs programme is right for you?
Check out the Code Xtra FAQ page!
HOW TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
Expressions of Interest to become a Code Xtra community coding & AI hub must be submitted in accordance with the Code Xtra Expression of Interest Project Guidelines. Please read the guidelines fully prior to completing the Expression of Interest form and include a response to all applicable questions. Incomplete or ineligible submissions will not be considered and no additional documents should be submitted or will be considered either. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, 17 December 2026 at 15:00. Digital Xtra will not accept submissions received after this deadline.
Please bear in mind, the assessment panel is made up of members from various backgrounds and disciplines who will not have previous knowledge or understanding of your organisation or proposed activity. Be as clear and concise as possible and note that you will not be able to provide additional information once your form is submitted.
The Code Xtra (Year 1.2) Expression of Interest form and project guidelines can be downloaded below. The form must be submitted via email to info@digitalxtra.scot with the Subject Line “Submission for Code Xtra (Year 1.2)” before the deadline. Please also ensure your completed form is saved in PDF format and the filename should be the name of the 'Main Applicant Organisation', for example, “ABC Community Centre and Library.pdf”. Do not include any other details in the filename or attach any other files to the email.
Please ensure you leave sufficient time to submit your Expression of Interest as we will not accept submissions after the deadline, and systems may be busy in the hours leading up to the deadline. Submissions will receive a manual confirmation email. Submissions outwith normal business hours will receive this email the following working day. Please check your Junk/Spam folder for any correspondence before contacting Digital Xtra. Once submitted, Lead Organisations will be deemed to have fully understood the requirements and terms & conditions of Code Xtra.
ONLINE WEBINAR:
Digital Xtra will host an information webinar via Microsoft Teams during the submission period discussing the Expression of Interest form and guidelines. There will also be opportunity for a Q&A about the community coding hubs.
Information Webinar (via Microsoft Teams) Tuesday, 24 November 2026 from 15:45-17:00 GMT
ENQUIRIES:
If you have any problems accessing the Expression of Interest form or guidelines, or have any additional enquiries/clarifications regarding the Code Xtra community coding & AI hubs, please contact info@digitalxtra.scot before 17:00 on Thursday, 10 December 2026. Enquiries/clarifications received prior to this date will be answered within two working days. Any enquiries/clarifications received after this date may not receive a response in time.
KEY DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
Below are the documents required to submit an Expression of Interest to become a Code Xtra delivery partner:
Applicants who submit an Expression of Interest for Code Xtra (Year 1) will be deemed to have read the project guidelines and fully understood the requirements of becoming a Code Xtra delivery partner.
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:
Here are some additional resources such as Impact Reports, case studies, and resources which can provide additional insight and support for delivering tech activities in the community:
Participant-centred planning: 6 steps for gender balanced activities in tech
via Ada Scotland Festival
CoderDojo Scotland's Improving Gender Balance in Coding Clubs
a toolkit produced by Glasgow Science Centre with support from Digital Xtra (Author: Dr Claire Quigley, May 2017)
2024.25 Impact Report (feat. Prewired, Knowetop Primary School, and St Bridget's Primary School)
2023.24 Impact Report (feat. Hillhead Primary School, McLaren High School, and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar)
2022.23 Impact Report (feat. Corstorphine Primary School and Hillside School)
2021.22 Impact Report (feat. Southmuir Primary School, Vale of Leven Academy, and Stemovators formerly known as Young Engineers & Science Clubs)
2020.21 Impact Report (feat. Heart of Midlothian Innovation Centre)
2019 Impact Report (feat. Port Ellen Primary School, New Collage Lanarkshire, and Firpark Secondary School)
2018 Impact Report (feat. West College Scotland and Apps for Good)
Heart of Midlothian FC Digital Innovation Centre Case Study on ‘Create an App to Save the World’
Example Project Plan for delivering an extracurricular coding club
A description of previous initiatives supported by Digital Xtra's grant awards programme can also be found on Digital Xtra's website.