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Stuck for Summer Plans? Unlock your Child’s Inner Fixer!

Summer holidays are almost here! Are you already wondering how to keep your children actively engaged beyond screen time? Look no further than the exciting world of Team Repair!🔧

May 12, 2025

Zoe - Team Repair

Team Repair's April 2025 Monthly Round-Up

April has been another exciting month for Team Repair, with some exciting new partnerships as we continue to empower young learners with vital repair skills and foster a culture of sustainability! 🔧🧑‍🔬

Why Repairability Matters and How We're Helping the Next Generation Get Involved

The ‘repairability’ of a product is the ease in which a product can be taken apart, and be repaired or restored to its original function.

“Just listening to a teacher doesn't work as a learning method”: Grace’s Journey into STEM

Grace came to Team Repair on a work experience placement and is exploring different career paths for her future. In this interview she shares insights into her personal journey with hands-on learning, sustainability, and her thoughts on repair skills.

London’s New Repair Voucher Scheme: A Step Toward a Circular Economy

North London launched a repair voucher trial on April 1st, 2025, offering up to 50% off repairs for household electrical items. The initiative aims to reduce e-waste and promote sustainability, with potential for a national programme in the UK.

Team Repair's March 2025 Monthly Round Up

From community-driven initiatives to impactful partnerships this March, Team Repair has had the privilege of empowering hundreds of students with the skills to repair and rebuild, contributing to a more sustainable future for all.

Building Inclusive Futures: Making STEM Accessible for SEN/SEMH Learners

Traditional STEM education often overlooks inclusivity, but hands-on learning can engage all students, especially SEN/SEMH learners. Practical, interactive experiences make STEM more accessible and help build confidence. Feedback from schools shows that this approach fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and enthusiasm for STEM.

Hands-On Science: How Team Repair’s Programme is Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists

Team Repair is addressing the UK’s STEM skills gap by offering hands-on repair kits that engage students in learning about science and sustainability. The program also boosts girls’ confidence in STEM, helping to create a more diverse workforce for the future.

Team Repair Offers Free Electronic Repair Workshops for London’s Youth During London Repair Week 2025

Team Repair is teaching hundreds of children how to repair electronics during London Repair Week 2025.

Celebrate British Science Week 2025 with Hands-On Science!

Explore Team Repair's picks for what to do this British Science Week 2025!

Engaging All Types of Children with STEM: Discover Your Child's "STEM Tribe"

Every child approaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) differently, and understanding their unique "STEM tribe" can help you connect with them in ways that align with their natural interests and values.

3 STEM Holiday Activities to Spark Your Child’s Inner Scientist

The holidays are a perfect time to nurture science-based creativity and curiosity in kids. Here’s a list of activities for kids aged 8-14 that keep them engaged, challenged, and excited to explore science and technology in fresh ways!

A Crash Course in Circular Economy

This week, 30th September to 6th of October, is Circular Economy Week! From supporting sustainable businesses, to re-purposing our old things, lets all be pioneers of circular economy and solve the climate crisis together.

3 STEM-tastic Experiments

When learning is fun, you’ll get a lot more from it! Here are 3 of our favourite STEM-tastic experiments to bring science to life.

How to Get Kids into Coding

Happy National Coding Week! This week (16th September 2024), schools, businesses and communities are teaming up with one clear mission - to inspire individuals of all ages to engage with coding.

8 Great Businesses Fighting the Waste Crisis

Supporting businesses that champion sustainability is a great action we can take to live greener lives! From technology, to food, to fashion… here’s 8 of our favourite sustainable brands and businesses.

3 Fantastic Women of STEM

Throughout history, there have been countless inspirational female scientists, inventors and engineers. Let's shed some light on them!

4 Easy Upcycling Hacks for the Home

Upcycling is a wonderful way to make our day-to-day lives more environmentally conscious, whilst bringing a little bit of aesthetic joy into our homes. Here are 4 of our favourite upcycling hacks.

How are Team Repair a Sustainable Business?

Team Repair are a London based start-up dedicated to making science fun for kids, especially for those who struggle to engage with a traditional STEM education. Sustainability is at the core of our mission! Here are four ways we are sustainable.

August 12, 2024

Amy - Team Repair