Build for Belonging
We are challenging all 7 to 14-year-olds to imagine a better world, where everyone belongs.
Create something that tackles loneliness, redesign a space so that everyone is included or find a surprising way to bring people closer to nature!
Once your pupils have created their design, we’d love for you to upload photos of these creations to our ideas gallery.
Resources
Get started with our worksheet and explore the design challenges with engaging and ready-to-use resources including build-along podcasts and workshop slides.
Congratulations to our winners!
Jeet's Nature Library
“I am so pleased that I have won this competition. I really love nature, animals and I really love LEGO Bricks! This was an ideal combination. Once I started to build, the ideas kept flowing and I kept adding to my design. I think if you are stuck, just start, you will be surprised how much you can do!”
Ella’s Hospital Car Park
“When I was contemplating my Build the Change project, I wanted to include innovative components in my design to reflect a young person’s view of the world and what could be done to improve it using architecture.”
Samuel's Friendship Bench
“I was jumping up and down with excitement at the news of my winning entry. I could not believe it! I am really proud of my design and it was good to think about ways to help people feel less isolated.”
Meet the Judges
Abby Cook
Abby Cook is a trailblazing presenter originally from Scotland but currently based in Manchester. Through her work, Abby continues to inspire others and challenge societal perceptions of what is possible.
David Pallash
David works is Director of Learning Through Play on the LEGO Group’s Social Responsibility team, designing programs and experiences that connect more children around the world to environmental and social topics, and give them a chance to share their ideas for a better future, all via learning through play.
FAQs
What are the T&C’s?
Do I have to be a member of The Day to enter?
You do not need to be a subscriber to The Day to enter! All you need to do is register for a free account at https://buildthechange.theday.co.uk/. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll unlock access to all of our competition resources.How do I enter the competition?
- Inspire: Explore our prep-free resources to inspire your students.
- Create: Complete a real-world design challenge: Build for Nature, Community, or Design with Empathy. Drawings, crafted constructions and LEGO builds are all welcome!
- Share: Upload a photo of the entry online or post them to us along with our postal entry form by 30th June to the following address: The Education Company, Denne Court, Hengist Field, Oad Street, Sittingbourne ME9 8LT
What format should submissions be in?
You can either upload a photo of your design and worksheet to our entry form here.
Or you can post your entries, along with the postal entry form, to: The Education Company, Denne Court, Hengist Field, Oad Street, Sittingbourne ME9 8LT
Who is eligible to participate?
This competition is open to all young people aged 7-14 years in the UK. Submissions must be made by an adult on their behalf.
What are the key dates and deadlines?
Entry deadline: June 30th, 12:00pm
Can participants compete as a team or only as individuals?
Yes, participants can compete as a team to a maximum of 4 team members. If a team entry is submitted, please ensure that the name of the team and first names of the students are included should we need to contact you regarding their entry.
Are there age restrictions?
The competition is open to all young people aged 7-14 years old.
Can I submit multiple entries?
Yes! We welcome multiple entries.
Inspiration Gallery
Take a look at our inspiration gallery…
