Intermediate STEMbotics - Block Coding Robotics Workshop
A hands-on robotics workshop where Y7-Y9 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. Students design, build and code LEGO robots to solve real-world challenges.
Suitable for years 7 to 9 and equivalent across England, Scotland and Wales, the workshop links computing, design technology and science.
Working in teams, students use motors, sensors and bespoke challenge mats to tackle engineering problems.
Using a Scratch-like interface, students 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 available:
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
- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- Physics
- Curriculum links
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- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Engineering
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Physics: Electricity
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Technology & design - Control
- 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
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
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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Thank you so much for delivering today’s workshop to our Year 8 students. It was a fantastic session, and the students clearly got so much out of it. Your enthusiasm and expertise really shone through, and it was a pleasure to see how engaged the students were throughout. We’re very grateful for the time and effort you put into making the session such a success.
— Great Western Academy, Swindon
