Accreditation for robotics clubs and programs.
Show parents, schools, and competition organisers that your robotics program is more than kit assembly. YLEA accreditation is an independent review of curriculum, delivery, and safeguarding for structured robotics learning.
Why get accredited
What accreditation does for your program
A quality mark parents recognise
Parents want a signal that your robotics club isn't just after-school childcare with LEGO. Accreditation is that signal.
Credibility with schools
Schools running enrichment through external providers look for independent quality frameworks before signing contracts.
Structured reviewer feedback
You get written feedback on curriculum design, progression, and delivery from reviewers experienced in youth STEM.
What we assess
How the six standards apply here
Curriculum & progression
How learners advance from basic mechanics and control to more complex robotics engineering.
Session design
How build, code, and reflection time are balanced within each session.
Structured learning hours
Actual teaching hours across a term, not just 'weekly session' framing.
Evidence of learning
Projects, portfolios, or challenges that show what a learner has actually built.
Safeguarding & staff conduct
Staff checks, safeguarding lead, safe workshop practices around tools and equipment.
Responsible tech use
How platforms, cameras, and any AI-assisted tools are used with young learners.
How to get accredited
A clear path from first submission to a public quality mark.
- Step 01
Submit your program
Share your robotics curriculum, age range, kit/platform, and delivery format.
- Step 02
Independent review
Reviewers assess your program against the six YLEA standards.
- Step 03
Badge & certificate
Approved programs receive the YLEA mark and certificate valid for a fixed period.
Common questions
Does the robotics platform we use matter?
No. LEGO, VEX, Arduino, mBot, custom — we review how you teach, not which kit you buy.
We run robotics as an after-school club — is that in scope?
Yes, if there is a taught curriculum with defined learning hours. One-off events or open-workshop drop-ins are out of scope.
Do you cover competition prep (FLL, VEX, etc.)?
Yes. Competition-track programs are reviewed on the same six standards as any other structured program.
What if we run multiple age tracks?
Each distinct program can be accredited on its own. Many providers accredit their beginner and advanced tracks separately.
Get your robotics program YLEA-accredited.
Give parents, schools, and partners an independent quality signal for your robotics program. Start an application today.