The Institution of Engineering and Technology

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in partnership with Energy Skills Partnership Scotland, will be expanding the delivery of FIRST LEGO League Jr in Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire and the Scottish Borders. FIRST LEGO League Jr is a non-competitive, hands-on STEM programme for 6-9 year olds that develops teamwork, design, programming and communication skills. Teams of up to six children will research a real-world challenge set by the League before displaying their solutions on a “Show Me” poster as well as building a LEGO model with at least one programmed element using LEGO Education WeDO 2.0 software. Teams will also present what they have learned at a local Expo. By engaging children in technology early, The IET aim to change perceptions around computing science well before children make their subject choices.