Following LEGO® Education’s recent announcement about updates to their product portfolio, Creative Hut are a trusted LEGO® distributor and always here to help schools understand these changes and support any planning ahead with confidence.
Reassurance for current SPIKE™ users
If your school is currently using SPIKE™ Essential or SPIKE™ Prime, there’s no need to worry. While LEGO® Education has confirmed that both SPIKE™ Essential and Prime will be retiring later this year, they both remain fully supported until June 2031.
What’s more they are still available to purchase throughout 2026, whilst stocks last! Order here Spike Essential
This means schools can continue teaching with SPIKE confidently for years to come.
Brand New LEGO® Computer Science & AI Kits
Now ready to pre-order!
We’re excited to share the launch of their brand new Computer Science & AI kits!
Brand new additions to the LEGO® Education range and is available now for pre-order from Creative Hut, ready for shipping from April 2026.
These new resources are designed to expand access to high-quality, responsible AI education in schools. The focus is on:
Hands-on, collaborative learning
Pupils working in small groups
LEGO® bricks, hardware, and guided lessons
Moving away from isolated, screen-based learning.
Screen-less technology has never been more important in education — and AI is now an essential part of the curriculum and children’s learning.
Why does AI education matter more than ever?
Research shows that many teachers feel they lack engaging tools to teach computer science and AI. While AI literacy is widely recognised as essential, many schools feel underprepared to teach it responsibly.
At The BETT Show, Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson highlighted the importance of equipping schools with practical, high-quality resources to teach AI safely and effectively. As AI becomes part of everyday life, pupils need more than access to technology, they need to understand how it works and think critically about its impact.
LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI aligns perfectly with this message, offering schools the hands on, collaborative tools needed to build AI understanding with confidence.
Seen at BETT — and loved by educators
We were lucky enough to showcase these new resources at The BETT Show, where they proved extremely popular with visiting educators. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many teachers excited about the practical, accessible approach to teaching computer science and AI.
What should schools do next?
With SPIKE™ supported until 2031 and a new solution launching in April 2026, now is the perfect time to plan ahead.
If you’re looking to purchase SPIKE™ Essential or Prime, we recommend ordering early while stock is still available. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, although support will continue until 2031.
If you’re excited about the brand new LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits, you can place your pre-orders now to be ready for release next April.
And of course, if you’d like advice, support, or help choosing the right solution for your school, the Creative Hut team is always here to help.
Exciting times in education
It’s an exciting time for education, with LEGO® at the forefront of innovation and design, creating resources that help children and educators achieve their learning goals while building confidence in future ready skills.
With hands-on, collaborative learning and responsible AI education at its core, LEGO® continues to inspire, engage, and empower schools across the world.
Share:
Teaching AI in Primary Schools: From KS1 Curiosity to KS2 Confidence
Creative Hut and TTS Partner to Expand Access to STEAM Learning