FIRST® LEGO® League More than 10,000 children in the UK and Ireland have taken part in the phenomenon that is FIRST® LEGO® League this year; delivered by the IET. This global competition is about so much more than coding a robot to complete intricate moves – as if that wasn’t enough. Over 12 weeks, teams have to research and come up with a solution to a real-world problem based on the annual theme. At the same time, they develop core skills in cooperation and teamwork. These ‘soft’ skills are an increasingly essential part of the competition and reflect what employers are looking for. The programme for 9 to 16 year olds could well be surpassed in numbers by FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. for 6 to 9 year olds in a few years’ time. And this year we are proud to have been one of only three operational partners worldwide to trial FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Discovery for 4 to 6 year olds. 2018 in review A look ahead Our donors Thank you