Welcome

The Institute of Imagination (iOi) is a well-established and pioneering education charity. We work with parents, teachers, youth and community leaders and academics, designing and delivering creative workshops across the arts, sciences and digital technologies (STEAM) for children aged 5-11 years old. These experiences empower children today to believe they can build a just, fair and sustainable world tomorrow. Download our new Impact Report 2020-2022.

For Schools

Our Free Schools Programme has been designed for children aged 5 to 11, helping them to build future critical skills as well as developing their literacies in digital, design and engineering concepts, and scientific enquiry (STEAM).

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For Families

Our aim is to spark imagination in young people, at home as well as at school. We are passionate about supporting families to encourage creative learning at home through our events, training, partnerships and research.

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On Demand

Our on demand content enables families and schools to continue making no matter where they are. Play with on demand content on any device, watch, experience and discover how iOi can spark imagination and inspire creativity through learning.

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Our Impact

We have inspired over 140,000 children through our creative learning experiences.
Read our 2020-22 Impact Report for an insight into our work over the past few years, and our strategy and goals for the future.

Our Impact

Imagination Matters

Thought leadership to inspire

Imagination Matters

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  • “Imagination is the source of all human achievement.”

    Sir Ken Robinson (1950 – 2020)

    Teacher, writer, researcher, education specialist and late, great Patron of the Institute of Imagination.