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KS3 / KS4Bring robotics into your school

School STEM Day

A half-day or full-day session delivered at your school - curriculum-linked, fully facilitated, all equipment provided.

Half day (3 hrs) or full day (6 hrs)Up to 30 students per sessionAny school day by arrangementWe come to your school
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What to expect

We bring everything to you - robot kits, laptops, instructors and printed materials. Sessions are designed around KS3 Design and Technology and Computing and can be adapted to match your curriculum focus. We provide risk assessments and safeguarding documentation in advance. Schools typically run us alongside project weeks, careers events or as part of a STEM enrichment programme.

Format options

Half day

3 hours · 1 class

Introduction to robotics: build, sensor input and a first challenge. Ideal for a morning or afternoon slot.

Full day

6 hours · 2 classes (rotational)

Build and code in the morning, head-to-head challenge and Q&A in the afternoon. Two classes rotate through.

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Is this right for you?

  • KS3 and KS4 schools across London and beyond
  • STEM coordinators planning enrichment or project days
  • Schools running careers events or technology weeks
  • Any school - we bring every piece of equipment
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What's included

  • All robot kits delivered and collected by us
  • Fully facilitated by our instructors
  • Linked to KS3 Design and Technology and Computing
  • Risk assessment and safeguarding documentation provided
  • Post-day student summary sheet
  • Optional follow-up club pricing available
Best for: STEM enrichment days and project weeks
"Our Year 9s were fully engaged for the entire day. Students who never put their hand up were the first to debug their robot."

Head of Computing

Secondary school, North London

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How a session works

01

Settle in and get your kit

Meet your group, grab your robot components and hear what today's challenge is about.

02

Build

Assemble the chassis, connect motors and wire up sensors - guided step by step.

03

Code and test

Write your first control programme, upload it and watch the robot move.

04

Debug and improve

When something does not work - figure out why. Adjust, re-test, improve. Repeat.

05

Challenge and celebrate

Head-to-head with other groups. Win or lose, you built something real today.

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Ready to book a place?

Get in touch and we'll confirm your spot - we reply within one working day.