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Primary electronics - snap circuits

Bring electronics to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on workshop delivered by a trained industry professional.

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Overview

UKESF are offering this free, in-school workshop to introduce pupils aged 9 to 11 to the exciting world of electronics using interactive snap circuits.

During the workshop, pupils will build working circuits and learn how to control an LED using a light sensor, bringing real-world technology concepts to life in a fun and accessible way.

The 1-hour session is led by a fully trained volunteer from a local electronics or technology company. It gives young people the opportunity to meet a real engineer and hear first-hand about careers in the sector.

UKESF will match your school with a local volunteer, who will then work with you directly to arrange a convenient date and time.

Participating organisations include Leonardo, Cyntech, AMD, Bangor University, Swansea University, CSA Catapult, Nexperia, Clas-SiC and more!

This programme spans South East England, South West England, North and South Wales, and Greater Manchester, and it is subject to availability of volunteers. Please register your interest by emailing [email protected] and UKESF will reach out once a match is made.

What’s included

a 1-hour, in-class hands-on workshop using snap circuits, delivered by a trained volunteer with industry experience
insights into careers in electronics and technology
an electronics engagement kit to keep, including equipment and resources for you to deliver cross-curricular, whole-class electronics activities through a hands-on project. This includes to design, build, code and test cardboard robots, at your own pace - see Primary Electronics - Build a Bot
ongoing support from the UKESF team via email or phone

Details

Curriculum links: Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism

Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity

Physics: Electricity

Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity

Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
Participation level: Hands-on
Duration: Up to an hour
Dates: 1 September 2026 – 20 July 2027
Cost: Free
Location: In-school

South East

South West

Wales

Learning outcomes

Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Frameworks

EqualEx

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: