"Reliable, flexible, and ready to use teaching resource - I always have them in the corner of my classroom ready to go!"

Mr Davies, Head of A-level Physics, talking about the Music Mixer Circuit Boards, one of the free UKESF resources available to schools

About Semiconductor Skills in Schools

Semiconductor Skills in Schools provides hands-on resources and support to teach core Electronics concepts and skills, as part of the curriculum for 15-18-year-olds. Our resources are designed to support teachers of Physics and Computer Science teaching GCSE/SQC and A level/Scottish Highers.

This initiative will be focused on providing regional support in North East England, South West England, central belt of Scotland, Southern Wales and Northern Ireland.

 

Classroom resources

Free, reusable Music Mixer Circuit Boards and Logic & Arithmetic Kits, designed to support Physics and Computer Science teaching at GCSE/SQC and A level/Scottish Highers.

We’re delighted to share new information packs, which include information about your local semiconductor industry, ways to learn more about Electronics and semiconductors, and inspiring engineer stories. Find out more below

Northern Ireland

North East

Scotland 

South Wales

South West

Teacher support

Support and training for teachers in making the most of the resources and building subject knowledge in Electronics and semiconductors.

Upcoming sessions include:

Music Mixers, 2 June 2026. Register here >

Logic & Arithmetic Kit, 9 June 2026. Register here >

Events for pupils

Regional events to inspire and inform pupils about opportunities in the Electronics industry, including Careers Forums and Get into Electronics days. Forthcoming events:

Get into Semiconductors

Get involved

If you are involved in teaching Physics, Computer Science, Electronics or Careers in any of the following areas, this programme is for you and your pupils!

  • North East England: Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Tees Valley, County Durham
  • South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset
  • Central Belt of Scotland: Clydeside, The Lothians, Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire
  • Southern Wales: Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire
  • Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone

Complete this short form to register your interest in Semiconductor Skills in Schools

If you have trouble accessing this Google form from your school network, we recommend accessing the form from a personal device and completing your school details as normal. If any issues persist, please get in touch at [email protected].

If you’re not in one of the above areas, Electronics Everywhere is available nationwide, find out more here.

Why Semiconductor Skills in Schools?

This initiative is part of the UKESF Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme. The UK is investing in skills support to underpin the long-term success of the UK semiconductor sector. The purpose is to provide more opportunities for young people to pursue rewarding, high-value careers in STEM, and support UK leadership in critical and emerging technologies.