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We run a variety of workshops from Nursery through to Year 6 on themes from science, technology, engineering and design. You can see a list of our workshop themes here. For any other questions, email info@inventorsandmakers.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

All our workshop leaders are qualified and experienced primary teachers with expertise in STEM. You can expect engaging and age-appropriate teaching as well as excellent class and behaviour management. The self-led pre-recorded workshops are taught by Laura Cross. You can read more about Laura here.

Self-led workshops can be purchased and accessed directly via our website. For all in-person workshops and to pay for self-led workshops via an invoice just email info@inventorsandmakers.com. We'll typically get back to you within 1-2 days.

We can run workshops around London and the South and can sometimes reach beyond those areas. Contact info@inventorsandmakers.com to enquire about your location. If we can't reach you in person, don't worry you don't have to miss out as we offer our workshops as high-quality self-led workshops. You can browse these here.

Our prices depend on whether you are looking for a half day, a full day or multiple days and which area of the country you are in. Our day rates start at £299 for half a day depending on your location, workshop choice and time of year.

These workshops are pre-recorded and organised, with all the accompanying information, on our online platform. You can pre-watch, watch in stages and go as quickly or slowly as you like. The videos have lots of places where you are told to pause and do things so it's very clear what to do.

Our pre-recorded workshops are all accessed via our online platform. We'll set up your access for the whole remainder of the term and you can login to see anything whenever you like. You can also share the login between teachers to access at the same time.

The resources required for these workshops are very accessible and low cost. We're ex primary teachers and part of our aim is to make DT workshops as accessible as possible for teachers. The resources are usually things like straws, paper cups, craft sticks, tape etc. unless it is stated otherwise in the workshop description that additional items are needed. If you email us and enquire about the particular workshop you're interested in we can even send over the resources list for you to see (info@inventorsandmakers.com).

The clubs include a pre-recorded video for each week of content. These are organised, with all the accompanying information, on our online platform. You can pre-watch, watch in stages and go as quickly or slowly as you like. The videos have lots of places where you are told to pause and do things so it's very clear what to do.

Our weekly sessions last around 1 hour. ​ The activities vary from from week-to-week using ideas from science, technology, and engineering (STEM), including practical making challenges and themed problem-solving. ​ We focus on developing children's problem-solving and collaboration skills and improving their creativity through explicit teaching and practical activities. ​ An experienced teacher leads small groups of students in developing new skills. ​

The classes are led by trained and experienced teachers with experience in education technology. See more information about our class leaders Laura and Susie here. Online classes are facilitated by teachers or adults within the school with the planning and teaching led by Laura.

We have a maximum of 15-18 children in most of our after-school clubs, but some schools may prefer to take more.

Contact us at info@inventorsandmakers.com to enquire about setting up an after-school club in your school.

The resources required for our clubs are very accessible and low cost. We're ex primary teachers and part of our aim is to make STEM clubs as accessible as possible for teachers. The resources are usually things like straws, paper cups, craft sticks, tape etc. If you email us and enquire about the particular club you're interested in we can even send over the resources list for the term for you to see (info@inventorsandmakers.com).

You can try your very first on-demand class for free to see how you get on. You can see this class and get free access here. When you're ready for more, you can buy on-demand classes individually on a topic you're interested in or that relates to the time of year. We feature one-off classes to download throughout the year and you can see the available classes here. Once you know you want to make Little STEAMers a regular part of your learning, you can sign up for unlimited access to all of our classes with Little STEAMers Club. This includes access to over 50 classes, 150 short activity videos, bonus content for every class and free access to seasonal live interactive classes. Sign up for membership here. Alternatively, if you'd rather have lifetime access to a curated set of Little STEAMers classes to do in your own time, you might prefer one of our courses, starting with the Spark Level and moving through Explore Level and Einstein Level when you're ready.

Unlimited access to our entire catalogue of over 50 classes and topics to do whenever you like. Over 150 short activity specific videos for you to dip in and out when you'd rather not do a full class. Bonus content to extend the learning for every topic such as worksheets, instructions and extra ideas. Free access to seasonal live classes via Zoom. Personalised videos and certificates in the post as you progress through your course. Extra grown up videos to show you how you can facilitate STEAM learning through play at home. Access to our members community private Facebook group to share ideas and explorations. Discounts off Little STEAMers Kit purchases.

Our membership is charged monthly so you can cancel any time you like and won't make any future payments. Your membership will then run until the end of your payment period. We also offer discounted 6 and 12-month memberships which are paid upfront. We don't offer refunds if you want to end your membership before the end of the period.

Yes! You can get lifetime access to a free on-demand classes here. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for short live videos to watch and do together from home.

Classes and activities are specially designed by early years experts to be very open-ended so that children access them differently depending on their age. The classes and activities allow developmentally appropriate learning for all ages. For example: 2 year olds: may focus on some of the class and then explore one of the activities with an adult after the class for 5-10 minutes. 3 year olds: may focus on most of the class and explore one or two of the activities with an adult after the class for 8-15 minutes. 4 year olds: will usually focus on the class and explore two or three activities in more depth, starting to make predictions and observations. 5 year olds: will focus on the class and explore two or three activities in more depth, recording observations and integrating reading, writing and maths where appropriate. As children attend more classes, their understanding and focus will increase. Suggestions are given during the class of how to change the level of the activities for your child. For detailed guidance on your child's likely participation by age as well as information on their educational development and links to the EYFS read our Education Guide here.

All classes are led by Laura Cross, a trained and experienced primary teacher and STEM specialist. See more information on Laura here.

Our classes and memberships are for a household so you don't need to pay any extra for siblings.

Little STEAMers is specially designed by early years experts to contribute to many areas of your child's development for a range of ages. For full educational information by age and links to the EYFS Framework, read our Education Guide here.

We are currently offering a free one-month trial for childminders to use Little STEAMers in their setting. Email laura@inventorsandmakers.com to get set up with this. We offer packages to nurseries to include EYFS Observation Sheets, Learning Journals and staff guidance and PD training. Enquire by emailing laura@inventorsandmakers.com or see what we offer for EYFS settings, including a free taster class, here.

You can cancel your membership at any time by emailing laura@inventorsandmakers.com or from inside your account. If I don't get back to you immediately don't worry, any payments taken after the date of your cancellation request will be refunded.