Intermediate STEMbotics - Block Coding Robotics Workshop
A hands-on robotics workshop where Y4-Y6 students design, build, and code LEGO robots to solve real-world challenges.
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Overview
Bring STEM to life with this hands-on robotics workshop from Hyett Education. Pupils design, build and code LEGO robots to solve real-world challenges.
Suitable for years 4 to 6 and equivalent across England, Scotland and Wales, the workshop links computing, design technology and science.
Working in teams, pupils use motors, sensors and bespoke challenge mats to tackle engineering problems.
Using a Scratch-like interface, pupils develop computing skills including sequencing, selection and iteration. If time allows, they can also explore functions and variables.
The workshop aligns with the computing curriculum and is inclusive for all learners, including those with SEN. Experienced instructors encourage teamwork, resilience and problem-solving.
Workshops can be customised to support your school’s learning objectives and tailored to fit the school day. All equipment is provided.
Space requirements: A hall is recommended for 4 to 6 challenge mats, each measuring 4m × 2m. Classroom versions are available, with a more limited range of activities.
Workshop formats include:
Taster (4×1hr): Up to 240 students/day (working in threes)
Standard (3×90min): Up to 180 students/day
In-Depth (2×2hr): Up to 120 students/day
All-Day (1×4hr): Up to 40 students/day (pairs only)
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Forces and magnets
- England primary science curriculum: Forces
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Technologies
- Wales primary science curriculum : Mathematics and numeracy
- Working scientifically
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- Asking questions
- Making predictions
- Setting up tests
- Observing and measuring
- Recording data
- Interpreting and communicating results
- Evaluating
- Group size
- Whole class, Whole year group
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Cost
- Cost may apply
Pricing starts at £797 per day, ex VAT.
Fully funded opportunities: Thanks to partnerships with the Royal Air Force and Defence Nuclear Enterprise, eligible schools can access fully funded STEM workshops. Contact the provider to check your eligibility.
- Location
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In-school
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
The equalex framework allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme.
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engaging enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
Testimonials
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Our Year 4s LOVED it… reinforced our computing lessons brilliantly.
— Ipswich Prep School
