At William Ford C of E Junior School, we’ve embraced Lego as a dynamic and engaging tool that enhances both creativity and core learning. Our recent staff training, enriched by resources and insights from partners like the London Design and Engineering UTC, has allowed us to integrate Lego meaningfully across the curriculum, directly supporting student engagement in subjects such as maths, science, and English.
The beauty of Lego lies in its ability to help all learners access the curriculum, regardless of their writing abilities. By using Lego to demonstrate their understanding, pupils can communicate complex ideas without being restricted by traditional methods. It also encourages collaboration, as students share their models, discuss ideas, and refine their creations together—mirroring the values of teamwork and generosity that are central to our school’s Christian ethos. Lego helps pupils structure their thinking, particularly in writing tasks, allowing them to visually map out ideas and build their understanding of sentence construction and longer pieces of writing.
Our training has shown that Lego can also be used to model scientific concepts such as forces, molecular structures, and circuits, making abstract ideas more tangible. This hands-on learning fosters curiosity and problem-solving skills, key components of our careers education program, which aims to equip pupils with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in their future paths.
This approach aligns with our school’s Christian vision, as it encourages pupils to share their work, collaborate, and showcase their diligence through creative and practical projects. By using Lego, students demonstrate their understanding of complex concepts while working generously with their peers—fostering a sense of teamwork and community.
Lego also plays a significant role in our careers education, helping pupils develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. These are not only essential in academic success but also valuable for future careers in fields such as engineering, design, and technology. By nurturing these skills now, we prepare our students for the world beyond school, instilling confidence and curiosity that will drive them towards future success.
Through Lego, our pupils are building more than just models—they are building knowledge, communication skills, and the confidence to make a positive impact, both within the school community and in the wider world.
Resources and examples
Displaying our biblical research through Lego.
Our animation club using Lego to teach the Easter story.
