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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.

Intermediate STEMbotics - Block Coding Robotics Workshop

Bring STEM to life with this hands-on robotics workshop by Hyett Education where students design, build, and code LEGO robots to solve real-world challenges. Suitable for Years 4–6 and equivalent all across the UK, this experience blends computing, design technology, and science curriculum links.

Students work in teams using motors, sensors, and bespoke challenge mats to tackle engineering problems. Coding is done via a Scratch-like interface, reinforcing key computing concepts such as sequencing, selection, iteration, and—if time allows—functions and variables.

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)

Space requirements:
Best delivered in a hall with 4–6 challenge mats (each 4m×2m). Classroom versions are available but offer limited activities.

Why book?

  • Aligned with English curriculum
  • Inclusive for all learners, including SEN
  • Led by experienced instructors
  • Encourages teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving
  • Customisable to your school’s learning objectives

Booking info:
Sessions are tailored to your school day. All equipment provided. Pricing starts at £797 per day, ex VAT.

Fully-funded opportunities: Thanks to the provider's partnerships with the Royal Air Force and Defence Nuclear Enterprise, eligible schools can benefit from fully-funded STEM workshops. Complete this form to find out if you're eligible. 

Testimonial:
“Our Year 3s and 4s LOVED it… reinforced our computing lessons brilliantly.” – Ipswich Prep School

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

Topics

  • Forces
  • Computing
  • Mechanisms

Working scientifically

Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:

  • Asking questions
  • Making predictions
  • Setting up tests
  • Observing and measuring
  • Recording data
  • Interpreting and communicating results
  • Evaluating

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:

  • Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

Good for a career in...

  • Aircraft
  • Computing
  • Design
  • Electronics
  • Space
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