Resources & Insights
Practical guides, workshop updates, case studies, and articles to support STEM teaching in your school.
British Science Week Ideas for Schools: 2026 Activity Guide
Practical ideas for British Science Week 2026 in primary and secondary schools. Assembly plans, classroom activities, whole-school events, and how to make the week count.
What the Computing Curriculum Review Means for Your School
A practical breakdown of the 2026 computing curriculum changes for primary and secondary schools in England. What is changing, what stays, and what you need to do now.
Best Robots for Teaching Coding in Schools: A Teacher’s Comparison
An honest comparison of educational robots for primary and secondary schools. Covers Bee-Bot, Sphero, Lego Spike, micro:bit, Ozobot, and more, with real classroom insights.
How to Plan a Successful STEM Day: A Step-by-Step Guide for Schools
A practical guide to planning a STEM day in your primary or secondary school. Covers timelines, budgeting, curriculum links, logistics, and how to measure impact.
The Hidden Costs of School Trips — What Your Budget Doesn’t Show
School trips look affordable on paper, but the true cost goes far beyond coach hire and entry fees. We break down the hidden expenses and compare them to in-school alternatives.
How to Fund STEM Enrichment in Schools: A Practical Guide
Practical funding sources for STEM enrichment in primary and secondary schools. Covers Pupil Premium, grants, charitable trusts, PTFA fundraising, and more.
STEM Activities for KS2: 25 Classroom Ideas Teachers Actually Use
Practical STEM activities for KS2 that work in real classrooms. 25 ideas covering science, technology, engineering and maths, organised by cost and prep time.
STEM Enrichment That Supports Ofsted Evidence
How in-school STEM workshops provide strong evidence for Ofsted inspections, from curriculum intent and implementation to cultural capital and personal development.
Teaching Online Safety — A Practical Guide for Schools
Move beyond fear-based online safety teaching. Practical strategies for building genuine digital literacy and cybersecurity understanding in your school.
STEM Workshops for Gifted and Talented Students
How STEM workshops provide challenge, extension, and aspiration for gifted and talented students, with specific workshop recommendations and competition pathways.
Why Schools Are Choosing In-School Workshops Over Trips
More schools are bringing enrichment in-house. From eliminating travel risk to reaching every pupil, here is why in-school STEM workshops are gaining ground.
How STEM Workshops Support Ofsted’s Personal Development Judgement
How in-school STEM workshops provide evidence for Ofsted personal development, including character education, cultural capital, British values, and enrichment.
Inclusive STEM Enrichment — Reaching Every Student
School trips can unintentionally exclude vulnerable pupils. In-school STEM workshops remove barriers for SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL, and anxious learners.
10 STEM Enrichment Activities for Primary Schools
Ten practical STEM enrichment ideas for primary schools, from robotics workshops and coding clubs to eco projects and drone technology, with curriculum links for each.
What Is School Enrichment and Why Does It Matter?
A practical guide to school enrichment: what it is, how it differs from the core curriculum, and why it matters for Ofsted, personal development, and student outcomes.
Innovation, Learning, and the Future of STEM
How STEM education is evolving in 2026 with AI, robotics, and hands-on workshops for schools. Insights from Hyett Education ahead of BETT at ExCeL London.
Encouraging Girls in STEM — Why It Matters and How Schools Can Help
The gender gap in STEM is real but not inevitable. Practical strategies for schools to encourage more girls into science, technology, and engineering.
EKO Summer Holiday Clubs — STEM for 134 Young People
How our funded EKO holiday clubs in Plymouth and Barrow-in-Furness brought robotics, AI, and 3D printing to 134 young people aged 8 to 14 over two weeks.
Cybersecurity and Cryptography Workshop
Our new cryptography workshop teaches students encryption, codebreaking, and real-world cybersecurity through three themed challenges with physical safes.
The Big Bang Fair 2025 — Inspiring the Next Generation
Hyett Education exhibited at the Big Bang Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham, delivering hands-on robotics challenges for young scientists and engineers aged 10 to 13.
Robotics Meets Football — A Day with West Bromwich Albion
How we combined robotics coding with Premier League football to engage girls in STEM at the Hawthorns. A real case study in sport-led outreach that works.
The Power of Problem-Solving — How Puzzles Build STEM Skills
Why problem-solving and computational thinking are essential STEM skills, and how puzzle-based challenges prepare primary students for robotics and coding.
AI and Machine Learning Workshop
Our hands-on AI workshop lets students build robot buggies with micro:bits, explore machine learning, and tackle the ethics of artificial intelligence.
3D Design and Printing Workshop
Our new 3D design workshop uses TinkerCad to teach students real CAD skills, creative problem-solving, and the fundamentals of 3D printing in schools.
How Space Themes Inspire Young Scientists
Space is one of the most powerful hooks for STEM engagement in schools. How teachers can use space contexts to bring coding, robotics, and science to life.
Forces in STEM — RAF Museum Midlands
Hyett Education delivered robotics coding at the annual Forces in STEM event at RAF Museum Cosford. A day of free hands-on STEM activities for Year 5 and 6.
Why Every School Should Prioritise Coding Education
Coding is a core national curriculum requirement and a vital career skill. Here is why schools must invest in computing education and how to get started.
Primary Computing Curriculum: Auditing and Benchmarking
A practical guide for primary computing subject leaders on auditing your school's computing provision, benchmarking staff confidence, and targeting CPD.