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STEM Workshops in Cornwall
Hands-on STEM workshops delivered directly to your school. From £697/day ex VAT.
STEM Workshops for Schools in Cornwall
Hyett Education delivers hands-on STEM workshops to schools across Cornwall, from Truro and Falmouth to Penzance, Newquay and Bodmin. Our curriculum-aligned sessions in robotics, drones, AI and cybersecurity connect students with Cornwall's growing strengths in space technology, marine science and renewable energy.
Pricing for Cornwall
Workshop Prices for Your Area
All prices are per day, excluding VAT. Based on your school being in the Cornwall area.
| Workshop | Key Stages | Price per Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Engineers Express | EYFS – KS1 | £697 | Book |
| Beginner STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS1 – KS2 | £747 | Book |
| Intermediate STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £847 | Book |
| Advanced STEMbotics: Python Robotics | KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £847 | Book |
| Drone Coding Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 – KS5 | £847 | Book |
| AI & Machine Learning Workshop | KS2 – KS3 – KS4 | £847 | Book |
| 3D Design & CAD Printing Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £747 | Book |
| Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop | KS2 – KS3 | £747 | Book |
| Electricity & Circuits Workshop | KS2 | £697 | Book |
| Stop-Motion Animation Workshop | KS1 – KS2 | £697 | Book |
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Our Workshops
STEM Workshops Available in Cornwall
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 Cornwall Say
Direct feedback from teachers and schools who have hosted our workshops.
It was brilliantly run, great fun and such an effective learning experience for all involved.
The facilitator was fantastic with the SEN children and all children were engaged throughout.
STEM in Cornwall: Why It Matters for Your Students
A History of Innovation
Cornwall's STEM heritage stretches back centuries, rooted in the county's world-leading mining industry. Cornwall's tin and copper mines drove pioneering advances in steam engine technology that powered the industrial revolution. Richard Trevithick, born in Illogan in 1771, built the world's first high-pressure steam engine and the first full-scale working railway locomotive. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic wireless signal from Poldhu on the Lizard Peninsula. In 1962, Goonhilly Earth Station received the first live transatlantic television signal via the Telstar satellite, connecting Cornwall to the dawn of the space age.
Inspiring STEM Role Models
Richard Trevithick is regarded as one of the most important figures in engineering history. His high-pressure steam engines transformed mining, industry and transport worldwide. Humphry Davy, born in Penzance in 1778, discovered several chemical elements including sodium and potassium, and invented the Davy safety lamp that saved countless miners' lives. Elizabeth Carne, born near Hayle in 1817, became the first woman elected to the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall, publishing papers that challenged prevailing geological theories. Goldsworthy Gurney, born in Padstow, invented the Bude light and built one of the earliest steam-powered road vehicles.
Cornwall’s STEM Economy Today
Cornwall is experiencing a remarkable STEM renaissance. Spaceport Cornwall at Newquay Airport provides horizontal satellite launch capability from UK soil, making the county a player in the global space economy. Goonhilly Earth Station has been repurposed as a commercial satellite communications hub supporting European Space Agency and NASA deep-space missions. The FaBTest wave energy test site off Falmouth advances marine renewable energy research. The Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter's Penryn campus is a world-renowned centre for mining, minerals and geoscience. Software Cornwall, the county's digital trade body, represents a growing cluster of over 400 tech companies.
STEM Career Pathways for Young People
Cornwall offers an increasingly exciting range of STEM career pathways. Spaceport Cornwall and Goonhilly create roles in satellite engineering, mission operations, space data analysis and ground station technology. Marine renewable energy research at FaBTest and the floating offshore wind sector offer careers in marine engineering, environmental science and energy technology. Software Cornwall's 400-plus tech companies provide roles in web development, data analytics, cybersecurity and digital marketing. The University of Exeter's Penryn campus offers strong programmes in renewable energy, mining engineering, marine biology and computer science. Apprenticeships in IT, engineering and construction technology are available through local employers and Cornwall College.
Investing in STEM Education in Cornwall
Cornwall is proving that world-class STEM careers don't require relocating to London. Spaceport Cornwall is preparing to launch satellites from Newquay. Goonhilly tracks deep-space missions for the European Space Agency. Marine renewable energy research is accelerating off the Cornish coast. The tech sector employs thousands across the county. Yet Cornwall remains one of the most economically disadvantaged counties in England, and too many young people still believe that ambitious careers mean leaving. For headteachers, STEM workshops are about changing that narrative and showing students that some of the most exciting science and engineering work in the country is happening right here in Cornwall.
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