Day in the Life at Northcoders

Northcoders isn’t just a coding school. We’re a diverse digital community with a mission to change lives for the better.

Female programmer at Northcoders
  • 8.30 - 8.45am: Time to Get Set Up for the Day

  • 8.45 - 10.00am: Daily Morning Lecture

  • 10.00am - 12.30pm: Get Coding

  • 12.30 - 1.30pm: Lunch Break

  • 1.30 - 2.30pm: Afternoon Seminar

  • 2.30 - 3.30pm: Keep Coding

  • 3.30 - 3.50pm: Check-in

  • 3.50 - 4.30pm: Keep Coding

  • 4.30 - 5.00pm: One-to-one

Our Terminology

Written feedback

In addition to verbal feedback during check-ins and one-to-ones, Mentors provide detailed written feedback on each student's code once a week.

Written feedbackPreview: Written feedback

Lectures

Lectures are a cornerstone of the Northcoders bootcamp. Held every morning, these sessions introduce new topics in a structured and comprehensive manner.

LecturesPreview: Lectures

Seminars

Seminars complement the morning lectures by providing a deeper dive into the day's topics.

We champion inclusion at North codersPreview: We champion inclusion at North coders

Sprints

Practical coding time, structured as sprints, is at the heart of the Northcoders curriculum.

SprintsPreview: Sprints

Check-ins

Regular check-ins with Mentors ensure that students receive continuous support and feedback.

We're makers. We evolve and adapt.Preview: We're makers. We evolve and adapt.

One-to-ones

Personalised one-to-one sessions with Mentors are a key feature of the Northcoders experience.

One-to-onesPreview: One-to-ones

Written feedback

In addition to verbal feedback during check-ins and one-to-ones, Mentors provide detailed written feedback on each student's code once a week.

Written feedbackPreview: Written feedback

Lectures

Lectures are a cornerstone of the Northcoders bootcamp. Held every morning, these sessions introduce new topics in a structured and comprehensive manner.

LecturesPreview: Lectures
Day In The Life at Northcoders: Ben McCarthy

Day In The Life at Northcoders: Ben McCarthy