Robotics is problem-solving you can hold in your hands.

When a child builds and programs a robot, they learn to think logically, plan a sequence of steps and work out why something is not doing what they expected. They get creative with how they solve a challenge, and they build resilience, because the first design rarely works and the fun is in fixing it. Robotics turns STEM from theory into something children can touch, test and improve.

Best of all, it rewards curiosity. Every “what happens if” leads to another build, another test and another small win.

Every session is hands-on, so the learning comes from building rather than being told.

Children pick up the basics of engineering and design thinking, and see how robots use instructions, sensors and movement to do their job. Where it fits the activity, they add coding and sequencing to control what their robot does. They practise problem-solving by testing a design, spotting what is not working and improving it, often alongside other children, which brings in teamwork, creativity and a fair amount of friendly experimentation.

Underneath the fun, they are building real STEM skills that connect to computing, science, technology and engineering. Tools are matched to age and stage, from LEGO Education for younger builders through to micro:bit, Arduino and sensors as children take on more.

Our robotics classes are designed for children aged 5 to 13, and there is no need for any previous experience.

They suit children who are brand new to STEM just as well as those who already love coding, building, LEGO, gadgets, science or a good problem to solve. Because activities can be adapted to age, ability and confidence, every child works at a level that feels like a challenge rather than a chore. Cautious beginners get support and small wins. Confident builders get room to push their designs further.

Children learn robotics by building robots, not by reading about them.

Sessions are practical and project-based. Children are guided through a build, coding or engineering challenge, then test their creation, see what goes wrong and make it better, which is where the real learning lives. You will find our robotics classes across several formats: the weekly ComputerXplorers Academy, after-school clubs, holiday workshops and curriculum-linked sessions in schools. Whichever suits your family, the approach stays the same. Hands-on, sociable and a lot of fun.

The easiest way to picture a robotics class is to look at what your child might make.

Children build simple robots and moving models, then code instructions and movement sequences to bring them to life. Depending on the activity they might explore sensors, motors and simple mechanisms, solve an engineering challenge, and test, adapt and improve their design until it behaves. Robotics also links naturally to other activities, so the same skills feed into coding & programming, game design, web & app development and digital creativity. It is all real engineering and coding, learned by doing.

We have spent years working out how to make robotics click for children, and it shows.

Our classes are led by people who are brilliant with children first and technical second, which is exactly the right way round. Activities are hands-on, pitched at the right level for each age, and designed to build confidence rather than show off the kit. Children get a proper grounding in STEM, creativity and practical problem-solving, wrapped up in something that feels like play. That mix of real learning and genuine fun is what keeps parents coming back.