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Engineering Experience (virtual)
Give your child an engineering experience they’ll never forget!
Join us for four exciting half-days, where your child will explore the fascinating world of engineering from the comfort of home. Led by our STEM Engagement Specialists at The Smallpeice Trust and funded by SC Johnson, this virtual course is designed for young learners in years 8-9 who love to imagine, create and discover.
Give your child an engineering experience they’ll never forget!
Join us for four exciting half-days, where your child will explore the fascinating world of engineering from the comfort of home. Led by our STEM Engagement Specialists at The Smallpeice Trust and funded by SC Johnson, this virtual course is designed for young learners in years 8-9 who love to imagine, create and discover.
Course overview
WHEN
25-08-2026 10:00 AM
WHERE
Engineering Experience - Virtual Course
COST
£ 150
* If cost is a barrier please see our FAQ for more details.
The details
WHAT
What will they discover?
During the course, students will be introduced to three different areas of engineering they could study at university, including:
**Cyber Security** – learn about the basic principles of cyphers, encryption and cyber safety. Through fun puzzles and videos, students will discover the importance of strong passwords, online research, and privacy.
**Electrical Engineering** – Students step into the world of automotive engineering. They explore key concepts such as aerodynamics, energy storage, and high-performance design. The practical challenge includes building prototype rovers powered by supercapacitor circuits.
**Space** – Students will design and build prototype spacecraft while exploring their real-world applications in communication, research and space exploration.
Along the way, they’ll develop teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking skills—plus discover STEM careers that could take them around the world.
Please note this is a virtual course, we will post out the kit to take part at least 1-2 weeks ahead of the course but it may be sooner than this, we will send you a notification ahead of posting.
**If you have previously attended an Engineering Experience course you may have already completed some of the modules above, please evaluate whether this program offers a suitable learning experience. If you are unsure, please contact info@smallpeicetrust.org.uk**
During the course, students will be introduced to three different areas of engineering they could study at university, including:
**Cyber Security** – learn about the basic principles of cyphers, encryption and cyber safety. Through fun puzzles and videos, students will discover the importance of strong passwords, online research, and privacy.
**Electrical Engineering** – Students step into the world of automotive engineering. They explore key concepts such as aerodynamics, energy storage, and high-performance design. The practical challenge includes building prototype rovers powered by supercapacitor circuits.
**Space** – Students will design and build prototype spacecraft while exploring their real-world applications in communication, research and space exploration.
Along the way, they’ll develop teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking skills—plus discover STEM careers that could take them around the world.
Please note this is a virtual course, we will post out the kit to take part at least 1-2 weeks ahead of the course but it may be sooner than this, we will send you a notification ahead of posting.
**If you have previously attended an Engineering Experience course you may have already completed some of the modules above, please evaluate whether this program offers a suitable learning experience. If you are unsure, please contact info@smallpeicetrust.org.uk**
