Defence STEM Partnerships
RAF STEM Education Partner and MoD Defence Nuclear Enterprise STEM delivery 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
As a RAF STEM Education Partner, Hyett Education delivers workshops nationally, with a particular focus on reaching schools where STEM opportunities are limited or would not otherwise exist. Workshops are branded with RAF materials and supported by RAF STEM Ambassadors where available.
- 75+ workshops per year
- UK-wide delivery
- RAF-branded materials
- STEM Ambassador integration
- Full impact reporting
Defence Nuclear Enterprise
Hyett Education is a delivery partner for the MoD Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) STEM programme. We currently hold contracts for the Midlands and South West regions, delivering STEM workshops to schools in communities near DNE sites. We have also previously delivered to over 70 schools in the North of England on behalf of DNE.
- Current contracts: Midlands & South West
- 70+ schools delivered in the North
- Nuclear engineering context
- Multi-day programmes & holiday camps
- Detailed impact reporting
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
Our defence partners offer free STEM resources and programmes for teachers and students across the UK.
RAF Youth STEM
RAF Youth STEM is the Royal Air Force's national STEM engagement programme, delivered by a network of over 500 RAF STEM Ambassadors. It provides free in-school workshops, multi-day residential courses at RAF stations, competitions, and downloadable classroom resources for pupils aged 9 to 14. The programme covers coding, engineering, aerospace, cyber, and sustainability, with all activities mapped to the national curriculum.
- Free downloadable classroom resources
- STEM residential courses at RAF stations
- STEM in a Box: free LEGO sets for state schools
- Road to RIAT competition programme
- CREST Award accredited activities
DNE EKO Programme
EKO (Engagement, Knowledge, and Opportunities) is the Defence Nuclear Enterprise's STEM outreach programme, promoting careers in nuclear engineering and defence. Through funded school workshops, live educational broadcasts via Learn Live, STEM ambassadors, and partnerships with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and AWE, EKO provides free curriculum-aligned resources and pathways into apprenticeships and graduate roles within the UK's nuclear defence sector.
- Funded STEM workshops for eligible schools
- Live educational broadcasts via Learn Live
- Apprenticeship and graduate pathways
- Resources for KS2, KS3, and KS4
- Summer internship and work placement schemes
Coverage
UK-Wide Delivery
We deliver defence STEM workshops to schools across the United Kingdom.
How 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 branded workshops with all equipment provided.
- 4
Impact Reporting
Full programme data with reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
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