WELCOME TO ENGINEERING MINDS
ENGINEERING MINDS inspires primary-aged children to explore the science and technology shaping our world.
Through hands-on challenges in robotics, engineering, coding and maths, children discover how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) connects with real life and how they can use their own knowledge, curiosity and creativity to solve problems. Our programmes make learning purposeful, exciting and collaborative, build confidence and develop skills that prepare children for future opportunities in education and beyond.
The quality and impact of our work are reflected in our relationships with respected educational and professional organisations. We are proud to be an official partner of the University of Greenwich and to collaborate with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the UK Science Festivals Network, Maritime Academy Trust and numerous state and independent schools.
Every week, more than 300 children across London and Kent learn, build, code and solve problems through our network of 25 LEGO Robotics, LEGO Engineering, Coding and Maths clubs, discovering new interests and growing in confidence along the way.
Over the years, we have delivered South East London and North Kent First LEGO League Tournaments, Science Festivals and LEGO Robotics and Science workshops for the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Royal Borough of Greenwich and many community organisations.
Whether you are looking for an inspiring club for your child or a trusted STEM education partner for your school, we would be delighted to work together.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
More than 300 children take part in our clubs each term, building and coding exciting robots and engineering prototypes, while developing their understanding of science, and technology.
Many children join us in Year 1 and remain with Engineering Minds until secondary school. The number of children who choose to return to our programmes is some of the most valuable and positive feedback we receive, term after term.
Their continued progress challenges us to create exciting new curricula and learning opportunities each year.
All our after-school clubs inspire young minds to explore science, coding, robotics and key engineering practices from an early age.
ENGINEERING MINDS SCIENCE HOLIDAY CLUBS
With Engineering Minds the school holidays are exciting times when parents do not need to worry about keeping their children physically busy and mentally active.
Our full- day Science Clubs not only reinforce knowledge and skills learned during the year, but also entertain children and introduce them to new activities and technologies, building on their creativity and eagerness to explore science.
CODING CLUBS
Coding is all around us, often working quietly behind the technology we use every day. It guides Mars rovers across distant planets, helps robots move through warehouses, controls transport systems and allows machines to respond to information from their surroundings.
Our Coding Clubs help children understand why we code and how coding can be used to solve real-world problems. Through fascinating topics such as space exploration, robotics, transport, smart cities and artificial intelligence, children learn key concepts including algorithms, sequencing, loops, conditions, variables and debugging.
Children do more than follow instructions on a screen. They are encouraged to think logically, predict what their code will do, test their ideas, identify mistakes and improve their solutions. In our classes, coding has a purpose, connects to science and society and encourages children to think—not merely reproduce a set of commands.
Our aim is not simply to teach children how to code, but to help them understand the technology shaping their world and encourage them to become its future creators and innovators.
ENGINEERING MINDS TEAMS HAVE BEEN TWICE FINALISTS AT FLL NATIONALS!
Our Eltham Club has been a finalist at the FIRST LEGO League UK and Ireland National Championship in Harrogate for two consecutive years.
Each year, our tutors select children who are ready to commit to the challenge of preparing for FIRST LEGO League. Over the course of a FLL season, team members develop their robot-building and coding skills while also researching and creating an innovative solution to a real-world problem through the Innovation Project.
Preparing for the competition requires focus, teamwork, perseverance and a genuine eagerness to learn, contribute and do their very best.
It gives children the opportunity to challenge themselves and represent Engineering Minds in one of the world’s most prestigious international robotics competitions for young people.
MENTORS & VOLUNTEERS
ENGINEERING MINDS has a growing team of young volunteers, children aged 16-17 who have a passion for coding and STEAM. Our STEAM MENTORS are involved in Erasmus+ projects, linking them with European young people like-minded and creating opportunities for free international volunteering, youth exchanges and working in partnership within European STEAM charities and social enterprises.
"...we want them not to be afraid or bored by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths..."
