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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.

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STEM Workshops Available in Swindon

Every workshop is curriculum-aligned, delivered by DBS-checked educators, with all equipment provided.

Instructor and child playing with LEGO Duplo trains during an Early Engineers Express workshop
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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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Students building LEGO robotics during a Beginner STEMbotics workshop
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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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Students programming intermediate robots during a STEMbotics workshop
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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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Secondary students writing Python code to control robots
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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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Students programming drones during a Hyett Education workshop
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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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Students learning about artificial intelligence in a workshop
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AI & Machine Learning Workshop

Explore artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts with practical robotics applications.

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Students using 3D design software and 3D printers
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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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Students learning cybersecurity and cryptography
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Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop

Cryptography, codebreaking, and online safety through engaging, hands-on challenges.

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Students building circuits during an Electricity & Circuits workshop
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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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Students creating stop-motion animations with LEGO
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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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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.

We Also Cover

Our instructors deliver workshops across Wiltshire and beyond, including:

CirencesterMarlboroughChippenhamCrickladeHighworthWroughtonRoyal Wootton BassettDevizesFaringdonWantage

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