Engage and inspire EYFS-KS2 with computing with our expert-led, hands-on workshops.Designed to fit in with your curriculum, our workshops strengthen pupils' grasp of core computing concepts. Our qualified teachers come to your school and bring everything we need to give your children engaging and practical experiences. We ask that you provide your own school computers to use with our equipment.
- Tailored to Your School
Tell us what you're learning, and our qualified teachers will weave these topics into their workshops where possible.
- Expert Led
Our qualified and experienced primary teachers know how to connect teaching to the curriculum, and deliver workshops that inspire and engage.
- Easy Set Up
We do all the hard work for you! Booking is quick and simple, and prep time is minimal.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: London & South East, East of England
What activities are available during this school workshop?
A variety of workshops are available, each giving pupils the chance to take part in engaging practical activities to design and build using their own ideas.
Workshops include:
- British Science Week 2026: Our brand new Understanding AI workshops, or explore our range of workshops below, many of which have an element linked to curiosity.
- Engineering with Energy & the Environment (for EY, KS1 & KS2)
- Coding and Video Game Design (for Y4-6)
- Coding & Robotics (for KS1 & KS2)
- Coding & Games (for LKS2)
- Coding Unplugged (for EY, KS1 & KS2)
- Assemblies are also available to support the workshops.
- Teachers CPD including Engineering in the Classroom, using micro:bits, Crumbles and AI.
- Assemblies are also available to support the workshops.
- Teachers CPD including Engineering in the Classroom, using micro:bits, Crumbles and AI.
Workshops include:
- British Science Week 2026: Our brand new Understanding AI workshops, or explore our range of workshops below, many of which have an element linked to curiosity.
- Engineering with Energy & the Environment (for EY, KS1 & KS2)
- Coding and Video Game Design (for Y4-6)
- Coding & Robotics (for KS1 & KS2)
- Coding & Games (for LKS2)
- Coding Unplugged (for EY, KS1 & KS2)
- Assemblies are also available to support the workshops.
- Teachers CPD including Engineering in the Classroom, using micro:bits, Crumbles and AI.
- Assemblies are also available to support the workshops.
- Teachers CPD including Engineering in the Classroom, using micro:bits, Crumbles and AI.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Computing
Robotics Coding Information and Communications Technology Game Design Encryption Decryption Algorythms and data Artificial Intelligence Animation
Our workshops align with key areas of the Computing and Design & Technology curriculum, supporting schools to deliver engaging, hands-on learning and meet physical computing objectives.
Children can explore Coding & Robotics, Video Game Design, Stop Motion Animation, Artificial Intelligence, and Coding Unplugged, developing programming, computational thinking, and digital creativity through practical projects and real-world problem-solving. We can support progression across the whole school, offering age-appropriate experiences and skill development from Nursery to Year 6.
Design Technology
>Engineering
>Inventors and Inventions
>What size groups do we cater for?
Our in-person workshops are designed for a class of up to 32 children.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Medical & personal care
Allergy-aware proceduresSensory considerations
Reduced noise environmentAdjustable lighting
Low sensory sessions available
Physical accessibility
Wheelchair accessibleBehaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Flexible scheduling
Staff support
Risk assessment availableStaff experienced with SEND groups
Learning & communication
Easy Read materialsVisual timetable provided
Visual resources available
Small group sessions available
SEND-friendly workshops
We are experienced teachers who are familiar with teaching a range of individual needs and who undergo the Silver SEND/ASN Inclusion Training from the Friendly SEND Advisor. We have a SEND specialist on our team and a consultant who both work to adapt our workshops for schools. Contact us to discuss how we can adapt our sessions for your pupils.
We come to your setting so we can fit in with whatever adaptations you need.
Anything else?
We also publish a weekly STEM Hero or 'Inventor & Maker of the Week' available on Social media for KS2/3 children, with comprehension questions or STEM Stories for EYFS and KS1, focusing on Inventors and Engineers who you might not be familiar with. Sign up on our website.
Who are Inventors & Makers?
Laura Cross set up Inventors & Makers in 2019 with a mission to help prepare today's children for tomorrow's world.
She originally trained as a lawyer and worked in the city for a few years before finding her true calling in education and teaching in some of London's Outstanding primary schools,
Susie McAuley joined the company in early 2022 as lead teacher, delivering after-school clubs and workshops to schools in person and contributing to the development of virtual clubs, classes and workshops.
Susie has been teaching for more than 30 years in schools in the UK and all over the world. She has been a computing lead and STEM coordinator as well as a class teacher
We have welcomed several Inventioneers into our group who can now offer in-person workshops in the Tyneside, Reading and Haywards Heath, Wiltshire, East Riding and Oxford areas.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
