Setting up a Dojo

Getting Started

• What is CoderDojo?
• How do I set up a Dojo?
• Can I start a Dojo with no knowledge of coding?
• Online course: Start a CoderDojo Club
• Start a Dojo course — list of links
• Training webinars: How to start a CoderDojo club

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Setting up your Dojo

• What is a Safeguarding Sponsor?
• Registering an account on the CoderDojo community platform — new champions
• The Dojo verification process.
• Getting a CoderDojo email account for your Dojo
• Naming your Dojo

Gathering a Team

• Finding mentors and volunteers
• Managing mentors: recruitment
• Managing mentors: induction and training
• Template letter for finding mentors/volunteers—general
• Template letter for finding mentors—corporate office
• Template letter for finding mentors—educational institution

Finding a Venue

• What is a suitable venue for a Dojo?
• Template letter for contacting a venue

Safeguarding Children

• Background Checking - Poland
• Background Checking - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Background Checking - Spain
• Child Safeguarding Statement (Ireland)
• Safeguarding Policy
• Online safety for champions/mentors

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