Back to School 2025: We power up safety education for 85,000 children and young adults in the Midlands, South West and South Wales

As the new school year begins, we are reminding teachers and community leaders about the free educational resources and workshops we provide.

In the last year, we have reached 85,000 children and young adults during more than 4,000 in-person electrical safety educational sessions.

These direct engagements have taken place at schools, in communities and at major events, including the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, the Bath and West Show, the Three Counties Show and the Lincolnshire Show.

Ellie Patey, Social Impact Business Partner at National Grid, said: “We power the lives of millions, moving energy from where it’s made to the communities that need it every single day.

“We want to create positive legacies and enduring benefits in the communities we are proud to serve.

“By working closely with schools and communities, we can help children and young adults understand how to stay safe around electricity, as well as inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.”

Primary school teachers can access an interactive lesson on electrical safety, designed by teachers for teachers. This ready-to-deliver lesson is linked to the national curriculum, ensuring that electrical safety is taught at an early age.

Our science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) outreach and ambassador programme works with schools and youth organisations across South Wales to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

The programme supports young people in a range of green energy challenges, skills workshops and other practical sessions to show them how exciting STEM can be. Many of these events are led by staff who volunteer their time to take part and share their experience and passion for STEM careers.

These sessions are part of our broader commitment to community engagement. Through the Community Matters Fund, we have awarded over £11 million to local charities and projects. In the last year, teams have volunteered over 10,000 hours to support their communities.

To find out more about our educational and fun resources, available for children, parents and teachers, visit https://powerdiscoveryzone.nationalgrid.co.uk/