Case Studies

Case Study: Opening the door to engineering for home educators  

Introduction For many home educators, the freedom to tailor learning to a child’s interests is a significant benefit. However, this flexibility can also come with a challenge: finding opportunities that…

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Scottish girl named Time magazine’s Girl of the Year for engineering invention, ‘Solar Powered Heated Blanket’ to help the homeless

Congratulations to Rebecca for being recognised in August 2025 as one of TIME magazine’s Girls of the Year. The list, curated by TIME’s award-winning editorial team, has been made possible…

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Year 5 Pupil designs Glasses to help people with Dyslexia read easier

Millie, from Light Oaks Junior School in Greater Manchester submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you…

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Greater Manchester schools receive awards for STEM achievements

An awards and exhibition event was held on 15th July in Rochdale Council, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Greater Manchester for their engineering ideas submitted to the…

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London pupils celebrate their engineering ideas

An awards and exhibition event was held on 10th July at Kingston University in London, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across London for their engineering ideas submitted to…

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Astronaut praises Isle of Man pupil for space invention turned into a prototype by Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce

Eryn, from Kewaigue School in Isle of Man submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were…

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South Central England pupils celebrate their engineering ideas

An awards and exhibition event was held on 8th July at Milton Keynes College, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across South Central England for their engineering ideas submitted…

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Isle of Man pupil’s win big in national engineering competition  

An awards and exhibition event was held on 8th July at University College of Isle of Man, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Isle of Man for their…

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Bristol School girl’s Innovative Wheelchair Idea Brought to Life by Thales

Sophie, from West Town Lane Academy in Bristol submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were…