Altitude 1600

About 1600

“The biggest benefit for me was visiting all the different events and learning more about a technological world I knew very little about” - Isabella, Altitude 1600 student

Altitude 1600 are a group of engaged, passionate young people aged 11 to 16 (Years 7 to 11) who:

  • Learn new digital skills for life
  • Make new friends and have fun
  • Explore the potential of a future in tech and digital

We offer a range of events, challenges and workshops for all our 1600 students to help you discover the exciting world of tech.

Code Cooperatives

Code Cooperatives are fortnightly coding sessions held in partner schools, aimed at students aged 11 to 16. These sessions last approximately 45-60 minutes, and are delivered in themed modules comprising six sessions (e.g. physical computing, cybersecurity, game design, web design etc.).

Participants working on model robots

Code Project

The Code Project is a challenge-based, time constrained learning activity aimed at 14-16 year old students. Students are given a challenge, and are supported to design, develop and deliver a digital prototype in response. Their digital skills development is supported by mentorship opportunities with Altitude Staff and Volunteers (both from industry and Higher Education), as well as a channel for promoting future career and study opportunities.

Future Steps Events

A monthly series of events held in partnership with businesses and institutions, which aim to introduce, inspire and motivate students to engage with opportunities for further education and employment in their local area. These career events include activities such as workplace visits, careers fairs, career journey talks, and skills workshops.

Altitude Logbooks

Altitude Foundation believes that all young people are able to achieve great things. To recognise your achievements and dedication to the programme, Altitude 1600 students can work towards completing their Altitude Logbook, which can then be used as evidence of your skills, engagement and motivation in developing your practical and personal skills. In addition to providing evidence of your skills development, the Logbook is an opportunity to showcase your achievements. Participants completing their logbooks are also in line to receive rewards as they progress!

How to apply

Code Cooperatives are open to anyone at our participating schools! Some of our Future Steps Events, and the Code Project, however, are very popular, and so where necessary we target those students with the greatest potential to benefit from them. In order to be eligible to apply for the selective elements of Altitude 1600, students will be selected on the basis of some of the following criteria:

  • Be a student of a school in the North East;
  • Currently in Years 7 to 11;
  • Pupil Premium eligible;
  • Young Carer;
  • Care Experienced;
  • EHC plan in place;
  • Receiving SEN support;
  • Living in a neighbourhood which has a high level of financial, employment or education deprivation.