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STEM by the Sea

STEM by the Sea logo - Solve, Tinker, Explore, Make

STEM by the Sea · Bempton, Bridlington · East Yorkshire

Solve · Tinker · Explore · Make

Hands-on science, design technology and beach school sessions where the classroom meets the coastline.

See What We Offer

Now taking bookings! STEM by the Sea is just getting started, and will keep growing and developing over the coming months — early sessions can already be arranged, and every enquiry is genuinely welcome. See the weekly timetable and prices and book a session online. Get in touch to find out what’s possible.

What We Offer

Six ways to get curious

From one-to-one tuition to windswept beach sessions, every session is hands-on, hard to forget, and led by a qualified teacher.

1:1 tutoring in Bridlington with a qualified teacher

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1:1 Tuition

Focused, tailored Maths and English support that meets your child exactly where they are.

Hands-on science practical workshop for children

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Science Practical Labs

Real science practicals, real reactions — the messy, magical side of science.

Design and technology workshop for children

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Design & Technology Workshops

Designing, building and problem-solving with tools and real materials.

Washed Up Crafts beach craft workshop with sea glass and driftwood

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Washed Up Crafts: Beach Craft Workshops

Family beach crafts that turn sea glass, driftwood and beachcombed treasures into art, science and clever creations. Some of Andy’s own finished pieces are for sale in the Washed Up Crafts Shop.

Beach School and Coastal Explorers sessions on the East Yorkshire coast

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Beach School & Coastal Explorers

Rockpools, fossils, seabirds and tides — hands-on STEM and family activities out on the shoreline at Bempton, Flamborough and Bridlington.

Handmade sea glass and driftwood coastal art for sale

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Washed Up Crafts Shop

Handcrafted sea glass and driftwood pieces made from natural and beachcombed materials — each piece unique, each one carrying a little of the East Yorkshire coast. Pieces are now available to buy in our online shop and on Etsy, as well as at local events.

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Our Mission

“We believe every child deserves the chance to discover, question and create — whatever their background.”

Everyone Welcome

A warm welcome to home-ed, EOTAS and SEND families

STEM by the Sea was built with home education in mind — hands-on science practicals and design technology projects that can be hard to do when home schooling. Children in Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) are just as welcome, and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are warmly welcomed too — groups are kept small, sessions are calm and hands-on, and activities can be adapted. Just tell Andy a little about your child and he’ll help you find the right fit.

When: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am–5:30pm, Wednesday 9am–4:30pm and Friday 9am–12 noon, with Saturday mornings (10am–12 noon) available by enquiry. Group workshops run 10am–12 noon, with tutoring, after-school workshops and private sessions in the afternoons. See the weekly timetable.

More about our home education workshops

Why STEM by the Sea

Learning parents can trust

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Qualified Teacher

Every session is planned and led by Andy, a qualified teacher who knows how children really learn.

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Small Groups

Kept deliberately small, so every child is seen, heard and encouraged to have a go.

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Coastal Learning

The East Yorkshire coast is our outdoor classroom — fresh air, big skies and hands-on discovery.

The Tutors' Association Individual Member 2026-2027Andy is an Individual Member of The Tutors’ AssociationSee Andy’s qualifications and DBS

Kind Words

What families say about Andy’s teaching

  • “An outstanding educator and someone who is a natural at relating to children.” – Andy Seed, Blue Peter Book Award-winning children’s author and Andy’s former primary teacher
  • “He was genuinely the best teacher I’ve ever witnessed! His strong point was his science and D&T sessions as he made everything so relatable and fascinating.” – Sophie, Teaching assistant and former colleague
  • “Fun, energetic, able to get children to focus and learn without them realising they were even doing it.” – Aimee, Parent and former colleague
  • “I cannot recommend Andy enough if you wish for your child to experience a positive, fun and effective tutoring session.” – Emma, Parent of a tutored pupil
  • In their own words: “I liked it best when I had to run around for 10 seconds to burn my energy off!” – George, Pupil (tutored)
  • “Rather than expecting a child to ‘fit’, he adapts his teaching to ensure inclusion for everyone.” – Dani, Parent (Year 6)
  • “I would recommend STEM by the Sea to parents who have children that find it hard to engage within the classroom setting.” – Natasha, Parent of a tutored pupil
  • In their own words: “Mr Dean is kind, exciting and fun. He’s the best teacher!” – Kacey, Pupil (Year 6)
  • In their own words: “I especially enjoyed his science lessons when I made sunset drinks and in D&T when I designed and built a light-up box. He is so much fun!” – Katy, Pupil (Year 7, tutored)
  • “He understands the need for children to be active and learning through fun practical tasks at their own level.” – Andy Seed, Blue Peter Book Award-winning children’s author and Andy’s former primary teacher
  • “He brought a whole new and exciting dynamic to the classroom and made learning fun and memorable.” – Dani, Parent (Year 6)
  • In their own words: “Mr Dean is funny and helped me make friends.” – Charlotte, Pupil
  • “They built their own business and sold things at school events – it helped them learn about costs and profits.” – Mandie, Parent (Year 6)
  • “Not only did Andy help my daughter to achieve a great SATs score in maths with his one-to-one tutoring, most importantly his enthusiastic teaching style has boosted her confidence in her own ability no end.” – Emma, Parent of a tutored pupil
  • “Very personal to the child’s likes, to get them involved and interested in working and completing tasks.” – Natasha, Parent of a tutored pupil
  • “Absolutely would recommend – to anyone struggling at school, whether academically, with their confidence, or needing help socially.” – Dom, Friend since secondary school

Discover Andy Seed’s award-winning children’s books at andyseed.com

Community

No one should miss out because of cost

We are planning to keep a number of funded and subsidised places available for families who need them. If cost is a worry, please just ask — a quiet word is all it takes, and every child is welcome here. We hope to launch these in early 2027.

Schools, Groups, Families & Visitors

We can come to you

Andy is happy to visit schools, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, youth clubs and community groups to run hands-on science, design & technology or coastal sessions — across Bridlington, the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. If you’d like to talk about a visit, a STEM day or a badge session, please get in touch.

Visiting the Yorkshire coast? Families from all over the country are welcome to book family activities and beach crafts while they’re on holiday in the area, or if they’re happy to travel.

Schools & group bookings

Supporters & Funders

We’re grateful to every organisation and individual who helps us keep hands-on learning open to all. Our supporters and funders will be recognised here. If you’d like to support STEM by the Sea — through funding, materials or sponsoring places — we’d love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Let’s start something curious

Questions, bookings or just want to say hello? Drop us a line — we’d love to hear from you.

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