Supporting teachers, parents and carers with practical resources, videos and activities to help young people explore Robotics and AI safely, creatively and confidently.
Meet the people designing, building and testing the technologies shaping the future:
Explore our playlist of videos introducing Robotics & AI, careers and real world applications for use in the classroom
Take a virtual tour of the National Robotarium and discover the robots, technologies and research being developed to solve real world challenges
Test young people’s knowledge and spark discussion with our interactive quiz – https://app.sli.do/event/iFkntv4pTAJVzt8d9bcqbe
Useful websites to support teaching, online safety and AI understanding:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Within this section, you will find videos, classroom activities, discussion prompts and competition resources to support young people in exploring how Robotics and AI are used in the real world. The materials aim to encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and responsible use of technology, while helping young people understand the role of Robotics & AI in society, education and future careers.
Download short classroom activities, discussion starters and critical thinking tasks designed to help young people explore Robotics & AI:
Competition ResourcesAccess competition guidance, lesson prompts and supporting materials to help young people develop and present their ideas
Robotics and AI are becoming a bigger part of everyday life, from social media to smart devices, these resources are designed to help parents and carers feel more confident discussing these topics with their children. Within this section, you will find activities and discussion prompts to support conversations about Robotics and AI at home. The resources aim to encourage safe and responsible use of technology.
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Download short activities and discussion starters to help families explore Robotics & AI together:
We host regular visits and drop-in sessions for schools, clubs and other groups interested in learning more about skills and careers in robotics, computer science and engineering. With a range of flexible spaces and hands-on activities, we can tailor visits to suit different age ranges (6- 18) and group size.
To make an enquiry about a school or club visit, complete this form.
For work experience enquiries, contact Sabaht Bashir, Schools and Engagement Lead, at s.bashir@hw.ac.uk.
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