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IET Education Our aim is to introduce a new generation to the sheer excitement of science, technology and engineering.

Engage your students in the classroom with IET Education teaching resources & activities to encourage the learning of science, technology, engineering, and maths. The IET Education teaching resources are free and all available through our website. Our materials include cross-curricular classroom activities with accompanying film clips, multimedia interactives, and downloadable supporting files such as PowerPoint presentation and handouts that you can tailor to the needs of your students. We also run an annual competition - IET Faraday Challenge Days - as well as offer classroom posters and careers packs that you can order from us free of charge.

What's inside the DIY resource pack? Thinking about running your own IET Faraday® DIY Challenge?The free resource pack c...
02/10/2026

What's inside the DIY resource pack?

Thinking about running your own IET Faraday® DIY Challenge?

The free resource pack contains everything you need to deliver a Challenge Day, helping students take on a real-world engineering brief while developing teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Inside the pack you'll find:

Teacher's pack – practical materials lists, presenter notes, delivery tips and printable Faradays currency.
Student booklet – editable resources that guide students through the challenge while encouraging them to take on industry-inspired roles and responsibilities.
Introductory PowerPoint presentation – a step-by-step guide to support both teachers and students throughout the activity.
Film clips – downloadable videos that help bring the challenge to life.
Student certificates – ready to download and present to students who take part.

Designed to make running the challenge as straightforward as possible, the pack provides all the essential resources in one place - giving you everything you need to deliver an engaging engineering activity with confidence.

Curious what's inside? Download the free resources and explore the challenge for yours - https://spkl.io/61857ptKR

A single engineering experience can spark curiosity, build confidence and open the door to future possibilities. What if...
30/09/2026

A single engineering experience can spark curiosity, build confidence and open the door to future possibilities.

What if that experience could inspire the engineer who helps solve tomorrow's biggest challenges?

We are proud to launch the 2026-27 IET Faraday® Challenge, giving young people across the UK the opportunity to experience engineering in a practical, creative and engaging way.

Working in teams, participants will tackle real-world problems, test ideas, develop solutions and discover the impact engineering can have on the world around them.

This year, we're making the programme even more accessible with a new flexible one-hour format alongside the traditional full-day Challenge, helping more schools and community groups take part while maintaining all the creativity, teamwork and excitement that make the Challenge so memorable.

The expanded format builds on a programme that's already making a real impact. Last year alone, the IET Faraday® Challenge engaged more than 10,000 students from 740 schools across the UK, with almost half of participants being girls and over a third coming from underprivileged schools.

As Emily Ord, Education Lead at the IET, puts it: "A single experience can spark curiosity, build confidence and open young people's eyes to opportunities they may never have considered before."

By giving young people the chance to experience engineering first-hand, we're helping them discover skills, passions and possibilities they can carry into the future.

And sometimes, all it takes is one challenge to show a young person what's possible. ✨
Learn more - https://spkl.io/61837p5nl

Mission to Mars: could your students help establish a human settlement on the red planet?Imagine being recruited by 'Mak...
06/08/2026

Mission to Mars: could your students help establish a human settlement on the red planet?

Imagine being recruited by 'Make it 2 Mars' as an engineering specialist.
Your mission? Help establish a human settlement on Mars.

As part of the IET Faraday® DIY Challenge, students will be tasked with designing and constructing a rocket capable of transporting vital supplies via Earth orbit to astronauts on Mars. They'll also need to develop a system to transport their rocket safely to the launch site for testing.

With astronauts waiting for supplies and a mission depending on their designs, students must work together to develop a solution that's both effective and practical. After all, when it comes to Mars, there's no room for engineering mistakes🧑‍🚀

Curious how the mission unfolds? Explore the free resources and see if your students have what it takes to help make life on Mars possible - https://spkl.io/61827zImp

04/08/2026

The FIRST® LEGO® League BIOGLOW™ season is now open!

Get ready to journey through the exciting world of BIOGLOW™, the new FIRST® LEGO® League season that takes teams on a journey through the fascinating ecosystems of our planet.

This season, teams will discover how nature, technology, and innovation work together to shape our world.

Through hands-on learning, research, coding, and robot design, participants will investigate real-world challenges and develop creative solutions inspired by the living systems around us.

From the smallest organisms to the largest ecosystems, BIOGLOW™ encourages young people to think like innovators, collaborate as a team, and use their STEM skills to make a positive impact.

Explore the hidden connections of our living world and uncover how biodiversity can inspire tomorrow’s solutions! ! Start your BIOGLOW™ adventure here 🌱 - https://spkl.io/61887zWNw

Meet Andy Batey, a dedicated volunteer whose passion for inspiring young people through STEM has made a lasting impact a...
24/07/2026

Meet Andy Batey, a dedicated volunteer whose passion for inspiring young people through STEM has made a lasting impact across the FIRST® LEGO® League community.

For the past eight years, Andy has been involved with FIRST® LEGO® League, taking on almost every volunteer role across more than 30 events. Most often found refereeing, he combines his enthusiasm for technology with a commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.

"I have been involved with FIRST® LEGO® League for 8 years and have filled all roles across over 30 events, although I am mostly to be found refereeing.
As a Computer Officer at the University of Cambridge, I enjoy using my technology skills to inspire the next generation when I volunteer as a STEM Ambassador.
I think FIRST® LEGO® League is an ideal way to give something back, although I get as much as I put in; it has definitely been beneficial to my wellbeing.
There is nothing better than seeing the enthusiasm of the young people when the robot that they built and coded achieves what they wanted it to.
It gives me great pleasure to meet (now not so) young people a few years after I saw them at FIRST® LEGO® League and they say that was when their passion for Engineering and Technology started."

As a long-standing FIRST® LEGO® League volunteer and STEM Ambassador, Andy's journey highlights the incredible impact volunteers can have on young people's futures💙

Congratulations to Lord of the Bricks team on an outstanding achievement at the FIRST® LEGO® League International Open C...
17/07/2026

Congratulations to Lord of the Bricks team on an outstanding achievement at the FIRST® LEGO® League International Open Championship in South Korea.

Representing the UK on the global stage, this talented team of young engineers secured an incredible 2nd place worldwide in the Robot Performance Award.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the dedication behind it. Over the course of the season, the team invested nearly 800 hours in robot design, programming, testing, and refining their innovation project, demonstrating exceptional commitment, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Alongside their success in competition, the team also delivered a real-world impact through their Innovation Project, developing the UK's first live public-use AI research assistant for the The Kent Archaeological Society, helping make archaeological research more accessible to the public.

Dr. Loge, Head Coach of Lord of the Bricks, said:

''Standing on an international podium against the world's elite teams is a massive milestone, but the most exciting part of this achievement is what it means for these children's futures. Over this intense nine month journey, they haven't just won a trophy; they have unlocked a blueprint for elite success that will stay with them for the rest of their lives''

This achievement is an inspiring example of young people using STEM, innovation and teamwork to achieve world-class success.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Whitgift School
Newstead Wood School Page
Wilsons School
Wallington High School for Girls
James Allen's Girls' School
Laleham Lea School

06/07/2026

Huge congratulations to End_Tec from Endon High School, who have made history by becoming the first UK team to receive the International Engineering Excellence Award at a FIRST® LEGO® League International Open in Jeonju, South Korea!

After winning their regional competition and the UK National Final, the team earned the opportunity to represent the UK on the international stage. They went on to compete against 45 of the world's best FIRST® LEGO® League teams, showcasing their engineering research, technological innovation and advanced robotics programming.

Their achievement is the result of months of hard work, fundraising, problem-solving and perseverance, all while balancing school studies and competition preparation.

As Shaun Mitchell, Associate Assistant Headteacher and Design & Technology Lead at Endon High School, said:
"This has never just been about robotics. It has been about achieving something extraordinary together, not only as teammates, but as genuine friends."

And in reflecting on the international experience, he added:
"It wasn't just about competing; it was about connecting. They built friendships with young people from across the globe, united by one shared passion for engineering and innovation."

Hannah Rees, Senior Education Operations Manager at The IET, said:
"Following End_Tec's journey has been inspiring from start to finish. This remarkable team worked tirelessly to raise the funds needed for their trip, balanced their preparation with their school studies, and dedicated countless hours to developing their engineering, programming and teamwork skills."

"End_Tec's achievement demonstrates not only exceptional technical ability but also the collaboration, creativity and resilience that define the next generation of engineering talent."

We're incredibly proud to have watched their journey from the UK season to this historic achievement on the international stage.
Congratulations to everyone involved. 👏

A huge THANK YOU to the 127 volunteers who supported this year’s FIRST LEGO League National Final.Over just two days, yo...
01/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the 127 volunteers who supported this year’s FIRST LEGO League National Final.

Over just two days, you generously gave 2,535 hours, helping deliver an incredible experience and inspiring future engineers every step of the way.

We are so grateful for your passion, commitment and dedication 👏

27/04/2026

Following an amazing weekend at the FIRST® LEGO® League UK Final, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in making it such a special experience. From the incredible FLL, events and AV teams, to our brilliant volunteers, sponsors and supporters, this simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Your energy, care and behind‑the‑scenes effort created an unforgettable weekend for the teams, schools and families involved. We’re so grateful for everything you do to support young people, creativity and teamwork. Thank you for being part of it.

27/04/2026

A big congratulations to Staffordshire's End_Tec, our 2026 FIRST® LEGO® League Champions! 🏆

After months of dedication, problem‑solving and giving up free time to chase a shared goal, End_Tec from Endon High School were crowned Champions at the FIRST® LEGO® League National Final in Harrogate on Saturday.

Their teacher and coach, Shaun Mitchell, said:

“This journey has been absolutely incredible. The team has worked tirelessly, night after night and every lunchtime, and seeing all that commitment payoff is just amazing. I’m so proud of them.”

A truly special moment for the team, their school, and everyone who’s supported them along the way 💙

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