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STEM Workshops in Swindon
Hands-on STEM workshops delivered directly to your school. From £647/day ex VAT.
STEM Workshops for Schools in Swindon
Hyett Education brings hands-on STEM workshops to primary and secondary schools across Swindon and the wider Wiltshire area. Our sessions connect students with the town's proud railway engineering heritage and its modern strengths in technology and financial services.
Pricing for Swindon
Workshop Prices for Your Area
All prices are per day, excluding VAT. Based on your school being in the Wiltshire area.
| Workshop | Key Stages | Price per Day | Per Pupil* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Engineers Express | EYFS – KS1 | £647 | £5.39 | Book |
| Beginner STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS1 – KS2 | £697 | £5.81 | Book |
| Intermediate STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £797 | £6.64 | Book |
| Advanced STEMbotics: Python Robotics | KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £797 | £6.64 | Book |
| Drone Coding Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £797 | £6.64 | Book |
| AI & Machine Learning Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £797 | £6.64 | Book |
| 3D Design & CAD Printing Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £697 | £5.81 | Book |
| Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £697 | £5.81 | Book |
| Electricity & Circuits Workshop | KS2 | £647 | £5.39 | Book |
| Stop-Motion Animation Workshop | KS1 – KS2 | £647 | £5.39 | Book |
*Per-pupil price based on 120 pupils, a common number of students we typically engage each day. Your actual per-pupil cost will depend on your group size.
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Our Workshops
STEM Workshops Available in Swindon
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.
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What Schools in Swindon Say
Direct feedback from teachers and schools who have hosted our workshops.
The resources were fantastic and although complicated, were explained clearly and inclusive for all abilities.
Your enthusiasm and expertise really shone through, and it was a pleasure to see how engaged the students were throughout.
The kids have been excited all day about the experience, all groups have been enthusiastic and engaged with the activity.
The Year 5 class's favourite part of the workshop was being able use the webcam on the drones.
It engaged all pupils, even one of our most challenging pupils, who doesn't usually last 20mins with out a break completed the whole session.
The activity with the safe cracking was great - I really enjoyed the teamwork!" "The whole afternoon was brilliant!
Children were engaged Fromm start to finish The challenge level was perfect Children we focused and respectful to each other.
A really fantastic morning, a well balanced workshop; teacher input in short bursts and plenty of time for independent work.
STEM in Swindon: Why It Matters for Your Students
A History of Innovation
Swindon's identity was forged by the Great Western Railway, which established its locomotive works in the town in 1843 under the direction of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. At its peak, the Swindon Works employed over 14,000 people and built some of the finest steam locomotives in the world, including the famous Castle and King classes. The railway works was a complete engineering ecosystem, with its own foundries, rolling mills, gas works and even a medical fund that became a model for the National Health Service.
Inspiring STEM Role Models
Isambard Kingdom Brunel chose Swindon as the site for his Great Western Railway works, making him the single most important figure in the town's industrial history. Daniel Gooch, the GWR's first locomotive superintendent, oversaw the development of the works and later became chairman of the company that laid the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable. In the modern era, Swindon's technology sector has been shaped by leaders at Nationwide Building Society, which has invested heavily in digital transformation and fintech innovation from its Swindon headquarters.
Swindon’s STEM Economy Today
Swindon has diversified significantly from its railway roots and is now home to a broad base of technology, financial services and advanced manufacturing employers. Nationwide Building Society, the world's largest building society, is headquartered in Swindon and employs thousands of people in technology and digital services roles. Intel maintains a research and development presence in the town. The nearby Dyson campus at Malmesbury contributes to a strong regional engineering ecosystem. The National Trust and English Heritage also have headquarters in Swindon, adding heritage science and conservation to the local STEM landscape.
STEM Career Pathways for Young People
Young people in Swindon can access STEM careers across financial technology, computing and digital services. Nationwide offers apprenticeships and graduate programmes in software engineering, data analytics and cybersecurity, providing accessible routes into the financial technology sector. Intel's local operations offer opportunities in semiconductor research and connected technology. The advanced manufacturing skills base continues to support the automotive supply chain and emerging electric vehicle industries. New College Swindon provides further education pathways in engineering, computing and digital media.
Investing in STEM Education in Swindon
Swindon's journey from railway town to modern technology centre is a compelling illustration of how communities adapt and thrive through engineering and innovation. Nationwide Building Society employs thousands of technology professionals here. Intel has a research presence. Dyson operates at nearby Malmesbury. The town shows students that STEM careers are not confined to major cities, and that significant employers and opportunities exist across the UK. Schools that prioritise STEM enrichment in Swindon are preparing their students for careers that already exist in their own town.
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