Tees Valley ยท Community STEAM Education

Building
confidence
through technology

NextGenSTEAM brings hands-on digital learning to young people, families and communities across Redcar and Cleveland โ€” with creativity, identity and real-world skills at the heart of everything we do.

๐Ÿ“ Redcar & Cleveland, North East England

7+
Partner Schools & Community Settings
8โ€“10
Participants Per Session โ€” Intentionally Small
SEND
Inclusive Design โ€” Every Session, Every Learner

What We Do

Hands-on STEAM that sticks

We design and deliver practical, inclusive STEAM workshops that meet learners where they are โ€” in schools, community centres, youth clubs and family settings across Tees Valley.


Our approach is confidence-first. Every session ends with a tangible output that participants are proud of. That visible achievement is what drives deeper engagement, curiosity and growth.


Sessions are deliberately small โ€” 8 to 10 participants โ€” so no one gets lost and everyone gets time with the technology, the facilitator and the ideas.

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Who Am I? โ€” The Hologram Challenge
Identity, digital storytelling & hologram video creation
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BristleBot Stories
Mini robotics + creative storytelling
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Circuit Creators
Copper-tape electronics & light-up builds
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Future Makers Lab
3D printing, prototyping & product design
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AI Art Lab
Digital art creation using AI tools responsibly
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Resin & Innovation Studio
UV resin jewellery & creative product development

Who We Reach

The learners traditional provision leaves behind

Children & Young People

Ages 5โ€“16 in primary and secondary school settings, particularly those who disengage in traditional classroom environments.

SEND Learners

Across all ages. Our practical, adaptable and unhurried delivery model is designed to work for every learner.

Adults & Older People

Those with low digital confidence, particularly those anxious about AI, automation and being left behind by rapid technological change.

Intergenerational Groups

Families and mixed-age community groups, where learning together strengthens both skills and community connection.

Impact & Evidence

What happens in our sessions

Innovative and different to anything else locally โ€” combining creativity, technology and identity in a way we haven't seen before.

โ€” Partner school staff feedback

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Confidence Growth
Participants who arrive anxious about technology leave having independently created and presented their own digital and physical work.
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Sustained Engagement
Learners who struggle to stay focused in traditional settings remain engaged throughout. Positive behaviour consistently noted by school staff.
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Pride in Achievement
Participants ask for certificates and exhibitions. Creations are shared with parents, carers and communities. Visible achievement drives further learning.
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Demand for More
"When are you coming back?" โ€” heard in every setting. Schools request longer programmes. Young people want more advanced sessions.

Where We've Delivered

Schools, youth groups & community partners

Whale Hill Primary School
CBA Youth Club
Rubies
Clack & Chat
Golden Boy Green Community Centre

Get In Touch

Work with us

We work with schools, community organisations, youth groups and funders across Tees Valley. If you'd like to bring NextGenSTEAM to your setting, we'd love to hear from you.

[email protected]

๐Ÿ“ Redcar & Cleveland ยท North East England ยท Serving Tees Valley