Explore our loan kits
IT equipment can be expensive, we offer a wide range of loan kit that can be hired as part of your SLA agreement. Our loan equipment system is closely matched to our curriculum plans to ensure effective use of kit in schools to advance teaching and learning.
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LEGO Spike Prime
LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime is the go-to STEAM learning tool for students in Upper KS2 and KS3. Combining colourful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, SPIKE Prime continuously engages students through playful learning activities – the power of play! SPIKE Prime gives students a fantastic opportunity to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. You will love the great ‘beginner’ projects as well as the limitless creative design possibilities.
Use brilliant SPIKE Prime to help your students develop the essential STEAM and 21st century skills they need to become the innovative minds of tomorrow… while having great fun and building confidence in learning!
You can find out more HERE.
Most suitable for upper KS2 and KS3
LEGO Spike Essential
LEGO SPIKE Essential engages pupils in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, maths and social-emotional development. Curriculum-aligned learning units use everyday themes, relatable minifigures with different personalities and familiar LEGO building elements to solve problems through storytelling. SPIKE Essential combines icon and word-based block coding with simple hardware – including an intelligent Hub, motors, a Light Matrix and a Colour Sensor – to bring STEAM concepts to life. Pupils plan and develop creative solutions through trial and error while working with their friends – and having fun!
You can find out more HERE.
Most suitable for Year 2 to Year 4
LEGO STEAM Park
STEAM Park builds on every child’s natural curiosity and desire to create, explore, and investigate the world of early science, technology, engineering, art, and maths (STEAM) through creative play. With every trip to STEAM Park, children grow their understanding of gears, motion, measurement, and solving problems together in a fun and engaging way.
- Cause and effect
- Observing and describing
- Problem-solving
- Role play and collaboration
You can find out more HERE.
Most suitable for Early Years and Year 1
Lego EV3
Lego EV3s are a wonderful way to give your students a different experience of coding and an introduction to robotics. Our kits come pre-built into Lego robots that you can program to move by controlling the power, direction and duration motors' movement in the robot. Add a range of sensors and program your robot to respond to signals in the world around it.
Most suitable for KS2 and KS3.
LEGO WeDo 2.0
LEGO WeDO 2.0 is an updated version of the original WeDo kit. Version 2.0 can be used with Bluetooth devices, including tablets and has it's own free app that contains building instructions for a huge range of models, as well as teaching plans and resources for a wide range of STEM lessons.
Most suitable for Year 2 to Year 4
Lego WeDo
Lego WeDo v1 is another great way to get students building and coding to control physical things. Build a Lego model, connect it to your computer and control the model by programming the motor and sensors provided. Lots of design and technology objectives can also be achieved with WeDo as your students learn about a range of machines and mechanisms such as gears, levers, pulleys and cams.
Most suitable for Year 2 to Year 4
BBC micro:bit
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology
It measures 4cm by 5cm and is designed to be fun and easy to use. It can be coded with something simple in seconds - like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern - with no prior knowledge of computing.
Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website microbit.org, that can be accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile.
Most suitable for KS2 and KS3.
Bit:bot
Bit:bots are a fabulous companion for a BBC micro:bit, effectively turning it into a little robot! Plug in your micro:bit and control the movement of the Bit:bot by controlling its motors with code. It also features 12 multi-colour Neopixel LEDs, 2 digital line following sensors, 2 analog light sensors and a buzzer. You can even code a second micro:bit to become a remote control for your Bit:bot! The opportunities for learning and lots of fun are huge!
iPads
A multifunctional box of tricks that can be used for a huge range of activities from coding to multimedia projects like movie making, animation and creating digital books, to name a few. These can also be used alongside most of our LEGO Education loan kits
Suitable for all age groups
Laptops
Our laptops come with a range of software installed so you can use them for a variety of things in your classroom.
We can also provide you with a set of laptops if you borrow some of our LEGO Education sets so you can control your devices with the LEGO software that accompanies it.
Suitable for all age groups
Control devices
We have a range of controllable devices available to loan. From different types of remote control vehicles, robots, metal detectors and electronic music making devices,
Most suitable for early years and KS1.
TTS Bee-Bots and Blue-bots
Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots are perfect for younger students to begin learning about programming machines, sequencing instructions and cause and effect.
They can also be used on their own or by connecting them to an iPad via Bluetooth. They come with a base that recharges 6 Bee-Bots at a time, we also have a collection of mats and teaching resources to accompany use of Bee-Bots.
Most suitable for early years and KS1.
Makey Makey
Makey Makey is an easy to use invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything inbetween: The kit includes everything you need including Makey Makey, Alligator Clips, USB Cable.
Suitable for any age group.
Electrodough
Explore fun ways to learn and play with electronic dough. Make creations that buzz and light up and learn about the science of circuits and electricity in a new fun way!
The kits contain a battery pack, wires, LEDs and buzzers and we have all the recipes you need for making your conductive and non-conductive dough (Play-doh from the shops is conductive too!) plus activity guides for your students to try out.