Course Options

Working with pupils of every age and stage, our STEM Education Team delivers workshops based around the themes of Aerospace, Green Energy, Environmental Science and Sustainable Design.
If you require further information on the content of our workshops before booking, please contact dh.education@kings-foundation.org
Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum for Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2000 acre estate, making use of our natural spaces to inspire learning. The King's Foundation works in harmony with the natural world, and as such our workshops also touch upon the UN Sustainable Development goals and support learning for sustainability.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COSTS
This workshop is charged at £5.50 per head based on numbers provided at the time of booking. If you bring additional pupils on the day, you will receive a further invoice to cover any additional material costs. We cannot offer refunds to schools bringing fewer pupils than stated at point of booking. There is no charge for Secondary Schools. We understand schools are unable to pay for our workshops at point of booking. For this reason, The King's Foundation will not charge at point of booking, however you WILL receive an invoice from our finance team soon after your booking is confirmed.
TIMINGS
Full day workshops run from 10am until 2pm (3pm for Secondary) each day. If you choose a half day workshop, half of your day will be free time on the Estate.
NUMBERS
Our primary workshops can accommodate a maximum of 30 pupils. For smaller groups, there is a 15 pupil minimum charge.
Our secondary workshops can accommodate a maximum of 20 pupils. For smaller groups there is a 12 pupil minimum number.
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Our STEM and Horticulture workshops reveal how science and gardening work together to support a healthier planet. Aimed at both primary and secondary students, these engaging sessions are delivered by our expert staff, who combine their knowledge to explore topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable growing.
Inspired by His Majesty The King's Harmony in Nature philosophy, our workshops highlight the importance of working with natural systems — showing young learners how science can help us protect and nurture the world around us.
Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum for Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2000 acre estate, making use of our natural spaces to inspire learning. The King's Foundation works in harmony with the natural world, and as such our workshops also touch upon the UN Sustainable Development goals and support learning for sustainability.
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Our STEM and Farming workshops introduce young learners to the fascinating ways science connects with farming. Aimed at early primary students, these fun and interactive sessions explore topics like seasonal cycles, animal senses, and how farmers work with nature to care for their animals and the land.
Rooted in His Majesty The King's Harmony in Nature philosophy, our workshops encourage curiosity about the world around us, showing children how science helps farmers work in tune with the changing seasons and the needs of their animals.
If you require further information on the content of our workshops before booking, please contact dh.education@kings-foundation.org
Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum for Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2000 acre estate, making use of our natural spaces to inspire learning. The King's Foundation works in harmony with the natural world, and as such our workshops also touch upon the UN Sustainable Development goals and support learning for sustainability.
COSTS
There is no charge for this workshop at point of booking, however you will receive an invoice from our finance team soon after your booking is confirmed. You will be charged £5.50 per head based on numbers provided at the time of booking.

Family Fun at STEM this Easter
The STEM Family Workshop is back, and this year our team invites you to take part in our "Supply Drop" challenge. The whole family can become rescue engineers, learning about forces, our environment and problem solving together to overcome challenges and deliver supplies.
When: Saturday 19th April, 2025, 10.30am until 12:00pm
Where: The STEM Engineering Centre, Dumfries House Estate
Age: Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Younger or older siblings can enjoy free time on the estate with another adult while workshops are taking place.
Tickets: £15 per child. All children will need their own ticket. Adults do not need to book a ticket but must remain with children to work with them on the challenge.
Please note that part of this workshop may take place outdoors and as such children and adults should attend ready for the weather.