Engineering Kids’ Futures

Repeatedly acknowledged by all recent Governments, STEM subjects are of vital importance to the UK.

They are key in delivering on the Government’s ambitions, for a high-skill, high-wage economy, levelling up, facilitating a green industrial revolution, and reinforcing the UK’s position as a science and technology superpower.

We wrote an open letter to the UK Government in November 2021 to start work addressing this skills gap. It won’t happen overnight; developing a robust pipeline of engineering talent needs to start with future generations – which is why we’re campaigning for engineering to be integrated into early education.

We held a series of roundtables with experts from industry, academia, education, Government, and STEM providers, from across the UK throughout 2022, and the report below summarises our key findings and recommendations.

Young girl learning about engineering in school

Engineering Kids’ Futures

A series of recommendations to the UK Government to raise the profile of engagement in engineering and technology within schools.

[PDF, 1325KB]

Go to Engineering Kids Futures

Parliamentary reception

We held a parliamentary reception in December 2022 - hosted by IET Fellow and engineering advocate, Chi Onwurah MP.

Local children shared their experience with STEM enrichment activities, and speeches were given by IET Past President - Professor Danielle George MBE, IET President - Professor Bob Cryan CBE, and Tony Ryan - Chief Executive Officer, Design and Technology Association.

View more images from the reception.

Go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/iet/albums/72177720304463621