{"id":29916,"date":"2026-04-20T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=29916"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:30:28","slug":"inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring a Community: How Jam Coding Cardiff Turned Curiosity into Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/#a-stand-that-stopped-children-in-their-tracks\" >A Stand That Stopped Children in Their Tracks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/#parents-looking-for-answers\" >Parents Looking for Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/#opening-doors-across-the-community\" >Opening Doors Across the Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/#a-powerful-start%e2%80%94and-a-glimpse-of-whats-possible\" >A Powerful Start\u2014And a Glimpse of What\u2019s Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/inspiring-a-community-how-jam-coding-cardiff-turned-curiosity-into-opportunity\/#could-your-story-be-next\" >Could Your Story Be Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Launching a new business is always a leap of faith\u2014full of ambition, hope and the question every entrepreneur asks: <em>Will people connect with what I\u2019m offering?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For Mohammad Afzal, who launched Jam Coding Cardiff in early 2026, the answer came quickly\u2026 and loudly.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of waiting for the community to discover his new franchise, Mohammad brought Jam Coding directly to the families it was designed to support. His first big step was exhibiting at the Big Halal Lifestyle Expo Cardiff 2026, attracting more than 5,000 visitors from across the region.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-stand-that-stopped-children-in-their-tracks\"><\/span><strong>A Stand That Stopped Children in Their Tracks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Amid the noise and movement of the expo, one stand stood out.<\/p>\n<p>Mohammad set up an interactive robotics demonstration\u2014complete with a motorised robot controlled using a micro:bit-powered remote. The moment the robot moved, children stopped mid\u2011stride. Then they rushed over.<\/p>\n<p>Before long, those same children were dragging their parents back to the stand, eager to show them the robots, talk about coding, and try out the tech for themselves. Jam Coding quickly became one of the most visited and talked about attractions of the day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parents-looking-for-answers\"><\/span><strong>Parents Looking for Answers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the event, Mohammad spoke with dozens of parents who all shared the same message: they know digital skills matter, but they don\u2019t always know how to help their children get started.<\/p>\n<p>When they discovered Jam Coding\u2019s fun, supportive and accessible approach, many felt they had finally found the opportunity they\u2019d been searching for. By the end of the day, around 50 families had registered their interest on the spot\u2014with many more taking QR codes to learn more at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opening-doors-across-the-community\"><\/span><b>Opening Doors Across the Community<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t just families who stopped by. Local Islamic schools, home\u2011education networks, youth groups and community organisations all engaged with Mohammad, exploring workshops and sessions for their young people.<\/p>\n<p>The message was clear: communities want digital education. They\u2019re simply waiting for someone to bring it to them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-powerful-start%e2%80%94and-a-glimpse-of-whats-possible\"><\/span><b>A Powerful Start\u2014And a Glimpse of What\u2019s Possible<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Cardiff expo confirmed what we see across the Jam Coding network every day. Parents want the best for their children. Schools want engaging computing support. Communities want learning opportunities that prepare young people for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Jam Coding franchisees provide all of this\u2014while building a rewarding, meaningful business at the heart of their local area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"could-your-story-be-next\"><\/span><b>Could Your Story Be Next?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mohammad \u2019s journey began with a simple decision to step into the community and share the excitement of computing. In just one day, he connected with thousands of people and kick\u2011started a thriving new franchise.<\/p>\n<p>Across the UK, there are many more communities waiting for someone just like you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about technology, education and making a real difference, a Jam Coding franchise could be your next step.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Ready to explore this extraordinary business opportunity?<\/b><\/h4>\n<h5><b>Help our mission to support thousands of children, one community, one franchise at a time.<\/b><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Launching a new business is always a leap of faith\u2014full of ambition, hope and the question every entrepreneur asks: Will people connect with what I\u2019m offering? For Mohammad Afzal, who launched Jam Coding Cardiff in early 2026, the answer came quickly\u2026 and loudly. 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