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STEM Workshops in Northampton
Hands-on STEM workshops delivered directly to your school. From £627/day ex VAT.
STEM Workshops for Schools in Northampton
Hyett Education delivers exciting STEM workshops to schools across Northampton and Northamptonshire, connecting students with the county's world-famous motorsport industry and advanced engineering heritage.
Pricing for Northampton
Workshop Prices for Your Area
All prices are per day, excluding VAT. Based on your school being in the Northamptonshire area.
| Workshop | Key Stages | Price per Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Engineers Express | EYFS – KS1 | £627 | Book |
| Beginner STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS1 – KS2 | £647 | Book |
| Intermediate STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £747 | Book |
| Advanced STEMbotics: Python Robotics | KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £747 | Book |
| Drone Coding Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £747 | Book |
| AI & Machine Learning Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £747 | Book |
| 3D Design & CAD Printing Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £677 | Book |
| Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £677 | Book |
| Electricity & Circuits Workshop | KS2 | £627 | Book |
| Stop-Motion Animation Workshop | KS1 – KS2 | £627 | Book |
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Our Workshops
STEM Workshops Available in Northampton
Every workshop is curriculum-aligned, delivered by DBS-checked educators, with all equipment provided.
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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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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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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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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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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AI & Machine Learning Workshop
Explore artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts with practical robotics applications.
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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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Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop
Cryptography, codebreaking, and online safety through engaging, hands-on challenges.
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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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Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
Create LEGO stop-motion animations using professional techniques. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 creative computing.
View Workshop →STEM in Northampton: Why It Matters for Your Students
A History of Innovation
Northamptonshire sits at the heart of Motorsport Valley, the globally renowned cluster of motorsport engineering that has made the UK the dominant force in Formula 1. Silverstone, originally a wartime airfield, hosted the first ever Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950 and has been the home of British motorsport ever since. The county also has a distinguished heritage in footwear manufacturing, with Northampton's boot and shoe industry dating back to the English Civil War and pioneering mechanised production techniques in the Victorian era.
Inspiring STEM Role Models
Cosworth Engineering, founded by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, established its operations in Northampton and produced the DFV engine that won 155 Formula 1 races, making it the most successful F1 engine in history. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team, based in Brackley, has been led to multiple world championships by figures including Toto Wolff and technical director James Allison. Adrian Newey, widely considered the greatest racing car designer in Formula 1 history, has worked extensively within Motorsport Valley.
Northampton’s STEM Economy Today
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team is headquartered in Brackley, employing over 1,000 engineers, aerodynamicists and data scientists. Cosworth, now based in Northampton, has diversified into advanced electronics, powertrain engineering and high-performance computing for automotive, defence and aerospace clients. The Silverstone Technology Cluster, surrounding the famous circuit, is home to over 4,500 companies employing more than 28,000 people in high-performance engineering, advanced materials and technology development. Silverstone Park houses growing companies in electric vehicle technology, lightweight composites and autonomous systems.
STEM Career Pathways for Young People
Motorsport engineering careers are the headline opportunity, with Mercedes F1, Cosworth and dozens of specialist firms offering apprenticeships, graduate roles and industrial placements in mechanical design, aerodynamics, data engineering and composite manufacturing. The National College for Motorsport at Silverstone provides specialist further education pathways. Beyond motorsport, the county's advanced manufacturing base creates careers in CNC machining, additive manufacturing and quality engineering, whilst the growing electric vehicle and autonomous technology sectors offer roles in battery technology, power electronics and software development.
Investing in STEM Education in Northampton
Northamptonshire is home to some of the most technologically advanced engineering in the world. Mercedes F1 designs championship-winning cars in Brackley. Cosworth builds high-performance engines and electronics. The Silverstone Technology Cluster employs over 28,000 people in high-performance engineering. These are not abstract industries. They need engineers, coders, designers and data analysts right now. For students growing up in Northamptonshire, the opportunity to work on the engineering challenges of elite motorsport or cutting-edge electric vehicle technology is genuinely within reach.
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