Defence STEM Partnerships
RAF STEM Education Partner and Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner. Bringing hands-on STEM opportunities to schools across the UK.
An RAF-funded AI workshop designed and delivered by Hyett Education at Heighington Primary School, Lincolnshire, July 2025
Our Partnerships
Defence STEM Programmes
RAF STEM Education Partner
Hyett Education is an RAF STEM Education Partner, named on the Ministry of Defence RAF STEM Services Framework for the period 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2028.
As an RAF STEM Education Partner, Hyett Education is named on the RAF STEM Services Framework for the period 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2028. Internal records contain 406 RAF-coded funded workshop experiences through May 2026.
- Named framework partner
- Framework period: 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2028
- 406 RAF-coded funded experiences through May 2026
- Availability and allocation confirmed per delivery period
- Brand use subject to current written permission
Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner
Hyett Education is a Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner, awarded Defence Nuclear Enterprise regional delivery lots 1 and 2 in September 2023.
Hyett Education is a Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner. A Find a Tender award notice dated 7 September 2023 records Hyett Education on DNE regional delivery lots 1 and 2. Internal records contain 306 EKO-coded funded experiences through May 2026.
- Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner
- Award notice dated 7 September 2023
- Regional delivery lots 1 and 2
- 306 EKO-coded funded experiences through May 2026
- Current availability must be confirmed
Workshop Themes
Defence STEM Workshop Topics
All workshops can be contextualised for defence audiences with real-world STEM applications.
Aerospace & Flight
Drone programming, flight principles, and aerospace engineering workshops.
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Robot building and programming linked to defence applications.
Cybersecurity
Cryptography, codebreaking, and online safety inspired by military communications.
AI & Data
Artificial intelligence and data science with defence context.
Engineering Design
3D design, CAD, and manufacturing linked to defence engineering.
Leadership & Teamwork
STEM challenges that develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Partner Resources
Defence STEM Resources for Schools
Use the links below to review current information published by the relevant organisations. Check the linked official site for current activities, eligibility and availability.
RAF Youth STEM
Hyett Education is an RAF STEM Education Partner, named on the Ministry of Defence RAF STEM Services Framework for the period 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2028.
The official RAF Youth STEM site linked below publishes current programme information. Hyett Education's evidenced status is that of an RAF STEM Education Partner named on the RAF STEM Services Framework from 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2028. Check the RAF source for current activities, eligibility and availability.
- Official RAF Youth STEM information
- Current activities shown on the linked site
- Eligibility must be checked for each opportunity
- Availability is subject to the current programme
- Activities that can support school-led CREST Award work
DNE EKO Programme
Hyett Education is a Defence Nuclear STEM Education Partner, awarded Defence Nuclear Enterprise regional delivery lots 1 and 2 in September 2023.
The linked DNE EKO site publishes its current outreach information. Hyett Education's evidenced relationship is the 7 September 2023 contract award notice for lots 1 and 2; that notice does not establish current programme status. Check the linked source for current activities and availability.
- Official DNE EKO information
- Current activities shown on the linked site
- Eligibility must be checked for each opportunity
- Availability must be confirmed with the programme
- Historical Hyett award notice dated 7 September 2023
Coverage
UK-Wide Delivery
We deliver defence STEM workshops to schools across the United Kingdom.
Availability is confirmed for each funding round; eligibility and award are not guaranteed.
Check funded-route availabilityHow It Works
Partnership Process
From strategic planning to impact reporting in four stages.
- 1
Strategic Planning
We work with your STEM engagement team to plan the programme.
- 2
School Selection
We identify and engage eligible schools in your target areas.
- 3
Workshop Delivery
Our team delivers the agreed branded workshop with the specialist equipment specified in the proposal. Venue requirements are confirmed before booking.
- 4
Impact Reporting
Full programme data with reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
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