WELCOME TO ENGINEERING MINDS
We are an education organisation inspiring primary-aged children to explore the science and technology shaping our world.
Our programmes draw on over 25 years of experience in developing educational programmes for children and young people. As technology changes, so do our programmes, helping children understand how technology works, why it matters and how people use science, engineering and computing to solve real-world problems.
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.
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 week, 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 curriculum 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 and Robotics 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.
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.
FLL 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
Looking for meaningful work experience or volunteering roles in STEM and education?
Our Young Mentors Programme gives students aged 14–18 the opportunity to work alongside our team, support younger children and gain practical experience in a professional environment.
Develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, leadership and mentoring, with training, guidance and references to support future university, apprenticeship and job applications.
Opportunities available across Greenwich, Bromley and South East London.
"...we want them not to be afraid or bored by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths..."
