North London schools, particularly in underserved areas, face ongoing barriers to access high-quality STEM education and career awareness. Many pupils lack exposure to real-world STEM applications and role models in the field. The partners aimed to address these challenges by inspiring interest in STEM and engineering careers while delivering curriculum-aligned learning experiences based on real-life problem-solving. The initiative also sought to foster both technical skills, such as computational thinking and engineering design, and vital soft skills, including teamwork and communication. Alongside this, it was important to raise awareness of Schneider Electric’s ongoing work at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and to create an equitable, inclusive, and memorable learning experience for all participants.
To ensure authenticity and relevance, the Creative Hut team began with a guided tour of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s electrical infrastructure, led by Schneider Electric engineers. This insight informed the design of bespoke STEM workshop activities rooted in real engineering scenarios.
Creative Hut then developed a full-day workshop using LEGO® Education Spike Prime, where pupils tackled narrative-driven engineering challenges. These challenges mirrored real-world problems faced by electrical engineers and required:
● Computational thinking
● Teamwork and communication
● Engineering iteration and design thinking
Each workshop was delivered with custom-designed activity mats, enhancing the storytelling and bringing complex engineering concepts to life in an age appropriate, engaging format.
