Amey brings STEM learning to more than 430 pupils across England

Amey has delivered its BrightSparks STEM outreach programme to more than 430 primary school pupils across England in 2026, helping young people discover how engineering and infrastructure shape the world around them.

Designed for Year 6 pupils, BrightSparks introduces science, technology, engineering and maths through hands-on sessions inspired by real infrastructure, from electric vehicle charging to street lighting. During the sessions, children explore how technologies such as electric vehicles are supporting the transition to lower-carbon transport before applying their learning through fun, problem-solving activities. By linking classroom learning to familiar environments, the programme brings STEM to life beyond the school gate.

A key feature of BrightSparks is introducing pupils to the people behind the infrastructure. During sessions Amey colleagues share their experiences and career journeys, helping to raise aspirations, broaden horizons and demonstrate how STEM subjects can lead to rewarding future careers.

Since launching in 2025, Amey’s programme has received strong feedback from schools, with teachers praising its engaging delivery, practical activities and real-world relevance. Engagement among pupils has also been high, with 82 per cent of participants saying they enjoyed the sessions, 69 per cent reporting an increased interest in STEM, and 60 per cent saying they would consider a career with Amey in the future.

One pupil from St Michael’s Primary School in Walsall said: “It was an amazing lesson and so enjoyable. I went from never hearing of Amey to finding my future career! The presenters and activities were fun.”

Originally developed by Amey’s Highways Technology Services team, BrightSparks is now expanding across the business, reaching more schools and supporting Amey’s wider commitment to developing future skills and engaging communities.

The programme has also inspired further outreach activity, including BrightTracks, which introduces pupils to careers in the rail sector and builds on the success of the BrightSparks model.

Emma Noble, HTS Social Value Advisor at Amey, said: “Delivering BrightSparks has been incredibly rewarding. It’s great to see how quickly pupils engage with the sessions, especially when they realise how the things they see every day, like street lighting or EV charging, connect to what they’re learning in the classroom.”