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STEM Workshops in Luton & Bedfordshire

Hands-on STEM workshops delivered directly to your school. From £647/day ex VAT.

STEM Workshops for Schools in Luton & Bedfordshire

Hyett Education delivers hands-on STEM workshops for primary and secondary schools across Luton, Bedford and the wider Bedfordshire area, connecting classroom learning to the county's aviation, automotive and engineering heritage.

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STEM Workshops Available in Luton & Bedfordshire

Every workshop is curriculum-aligned, delivered by DBS-checked educators, with all equipment provided.

Instructor and child playing with LEGO Duplo trains during an Early Engineers Express workshop
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Early Engineers Express

A play-based EYFS and KS1 engineering workshop using LEGO Duplo trains. Children design, build, and test train tracks, bridges, and stations through hands-on construction challenges.

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Students building LEGO robotics during a Beginner STEMbotics workshop
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Beginner STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding

Inclusive robotics and coding workshop for KS1 and KS2 using LEGO Spike Essentials and LEGO WeDo 2.0. Children code with icon blocks or word blocks, and no reading ability is required.

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Students programming intermediate robots during a STEMbotics workshop
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Intermediate STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding

Intermediate robotics workshop for KS2 to KS4. Block-based programming with LEGO Spike Prime and EV3, advanced robot builds, sensors, and challenge mats.

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Secondary students writing Python code to control robots
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Advanced STEMbotics: Python Robotics

Advanced text-based Python robotics for KS3 to KS5 using LEGO Spike Prime. Real-world engineering applications with up to 30 students per session.

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Students programming drones during a Hyett Education workshop
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Drone Coding Workshop

Code flight paths and explore aerospace engineering through hands-on drone programming. Up to 30 students per session with safety eyewear provided for everyone. A 10-minute reset is required between sessions.

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Students learning about artificial intelligence in a workshop
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AI & Machine Learning Workshop

Explore artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts with practical robotics applications.

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Students using 3D design software and 3D printers
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3D Design & CAD Printing Workshop

CAD design and 3D printing workshops combining digital creativity with physical manufacturing.

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Students learning cybersecurity and cryptography
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Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop

Cryptography, codebreaking, and online safety through engaging, hands-on challenges.

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Students building circuits during an Electricity & Circuits workshop
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Electricity & Circuits Workshop

Hands-on experiments exploring electricity, circuits, conductors and insulators for KS2. Heavily mapped to Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6 science units. In-depth format includes eBook creation.

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Students creating stop-motion animations with LEGO
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Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

Create LEGO stop-motion animations using professional techniques. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 creative computing.

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STEM in Luton & Bedfordshire: Why It Matters for Your Students

A History of Innovation

Bedfordshire's engineering story is built on aviation and automotive manufacturing. Vauxhall Motors moved its operations to Luton in 1905, and General Motors acquired the company in 1925, making the town one of Britain's major car manufacturing centres for most of the twentieth century. The Cardington Airship Sheds, built during the First World War, housed the construction of the R101 airship and remain two of the largest structures in Britain. Cranfield University, established in 1946 as the College of Aeronautics, is one of the world's leading postgraduate institutions for aerospace engineering and operates its own airfield on campus.

Inspiring STEM Role Models

Thomas Tompion, born in Northill, Bedfordshire in 1639, is widely regarded as the father of English clockmaking. His precision timepieces, many made for the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, set standards of accuracy that influenced scientific instrumentation for generations. Cranfield University has produced leading figures in aerospace, automotive and defence engineering, with its alumni holding senior positions across the global aerospace industry.

Luton & Bedfordshire’s STEM Economy Today

London Luton Airport is one of the UK's busiest airports and serves as the headquarters of easyJet, bringing aviation engineering, operations and logistics employment to the area. Cranfield University operates world-class research facilities in aerospace, automotive and environmental technology, and its Technology Park hosts companies working in advanced engineering and defence. Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire is a major vehicle testing and development facility used by manufacturers worldwide. The University of Bedfordshire offers undergraduate STEM programmes in computing, engineering and applied sciences from its Luton campus.

STEM Career Pathways for Young People

Cranfield University offers postgraduate and research programmes in aerospace, automotive engineering, defence, cybersecurity and environmental technology, with strong links to industry employers. Airport operations at Luton create roles in aviation engineering, air traffic management and logistics technology. Millbrook Proving Ground provides opportunities in automotive testing, vehicle dynamics and engineering consultancy. Barnfield College in Luton delivers apprenticeships in engineering, IT and construction trades, while the University of Bedfordshire provides further STEM degree pathways.

Investing in STEM Education in Luton & Bedfordshire

Luton Airport handles millions of passengers annually and supports thousands of jobs in aviation engineering and logistics. Cranfield University attracts researchers from across the world to work on aerospace, energy and environmental challenges. Millbrook Proving Ground tests the vehicles that will be driven on tomorrow's roads. These are serious engineering operations that depend on a pipeline of skilled workers. For schools in Bedfordshire, STEM enrichment gives pupils early exposure to the industries that already employ their neighbours and builds the skills those employers are actively looking for.

We Also Cover

Our instructors deliver workshops across Bedfordshire and beyond, including:

BedfordDunstableLeighton BuzzardHoughton RegisBiggleswadeFlitwickAmpthillSandyHitchinStevenage

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