FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League is an exciting global, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme for 4-16 years olds. Its purpose is to give children a love for STEM learning and inspire the next generation of engineers and technicians. 

It is delivered in the UK and Ireland by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and by regional delivery partners around the county, like us! 

Our team at Education North Tyneside are proud to deliver the biggest regional events in the UK in partnership with Northumberland County Council and Sage.

Find out more below about the different aspects of FIRST LEGO League that our team offers.

FIRST LEGO League Discover

A play-based introduction to STEM concepts for children aged 4 to 6.

Students work in small groups to find out about an annual STEM theme, build LEGO Duplo models and develop skill such as exploration, listening, teamwork and playful learning

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FIRST LEGO League Explore

An introduction to research and coding for children aged 6 to 9 years old.

Students work in teams of up to 6 to investigate an anual STEM theme and design, build and code a moving LEGO model. All while learning about and developing the FIRST Core Values.

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FIRST LEGO League Challenge

A robotics and life skills competition for students aged 9 to 16 years old. Teams of up to 10 investigate an annual STEM theme and then take on four equally weighted strands to the competition: The Innovation Project, The Robot Game, Robot Design and Core Values. Teams finish the season by competing at a regional tournament.

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Sage Class pack project

Sponsored by software company Sage, this amazing 3-year project will fund 15,000 young people across the North East to take part in FIRST LEGO League as part of their school curriculum. Every child in the participating schools takes part at their age-appropriate division of the programme.

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LEGO Robotics For Business

A new initiative to engage local businesses with our FIRST LEGO League programmes. Offers include corporate teambuilding days, sponsorship and volunteering opportunities for companies of all sizes.

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