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Skills Lab
Want classes that turn your child’s creativity and passion into valuable skills?
Our Skills Lab transforms your child’s passion for creation into real, transferable skills—whether it’s on camera, designing 3D models, or coding behind the scenes. Explore our classes below!
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How does it Work?
Each course is a 3 month intensive programme led by expert teachers in an inclusive and supportive community. These classes run at our state of the art faciliites, not only giving students access to high-end tools, but also to provide a tailored path to mastering modern tech skills.
Class Structure
Weekly classes over a 3 months programme designed to foster beginner, intermediate & advanced skills through engaging project-based curriculum in a fun group setting.
Project-Based
Students acquire tech skills by completeing complex projects that grow with the student's ability. Whether students are recreating a favourite character, coding their own game, or creating an exciting piece of content.
Progression
At the end of each of our courses, students are rewarded with certificates to celebrate their progression and if they meet the pre-requisites they'll be able to continue to develop their skills in next level courses.
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Categories
Each course runs weekly face-to-face classes over a project-based 3-month programme. Each course is carefully designed and led by expert teachers with a focus on building a specific skill set. By the end, our students will have mastered essential skills for the future.
£300
For a 12-week course
In this hands-on course using Scratch, kids dive into game creation while learning coding and UX/UI design—all through fun, creative projects! Perfect for young minds curious about tech, it’s a playful intro to computer science where students bring their imaginations to life.
Learning Outcomes
Programming
Build game logic using algorithms, loops, events, and conditional statements to control characters and create interactive features.
Math & Logic
Use coordinates, geometry, patterns, and sequences to design movement, animations, and game mechanics.
Design
Craft engaging games through visual storytelling, user experience principles, character design, and environment creation.
Teamwork
Strengthen problem-solving, resilience, and collaboration by tackling challenges, refining ideas, and working as a team.
This exciting course teaches kids how to design immersive games using 3D modeling tools, code with Lua, and build engaging gameplay in Roblox Studio. It's the perfect launchpad for young creators to explore real-world programming and develop impressive, transferable tech skills—all while having fun!
Learning Outcomes
Code with Confidence
Learn Lua scripting fundamentals, using variables, functions, loops, and conditionals to bring interactive Roblox games to life.
Design in 3D
Build immersive worlds, create custom assets, and use visual storytelling to enhance gameplay and player engagement.
Master Game Design
Apply core design principles to craft fun, balanced, and collaborative experiences—including multiplayer mechanics.
Build Real Skills
Strengthen problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork through creative challenges, scripting tasks, and group projects.
This beginner-friendly course guides kids through the basics of 3D modelling, teaching them how to create, shape, and texture their own digital objects. Perfect for young creators eager to explore digital design, they’ll build essential skills while unleashing their imagination in a fun, hands-on way. They'll even be able to print out their designs to bring home with them!
Learning Outcomes
Model with Purpose
Learn the basics of 3D modelling by creating, shaping, and customizing digital objects using professional tools.
Design in 3D
Explore form, scale, and proportion while crafting characters, props, and environments that bring ideas to life.
Tell Visual Stories
Use colour, composition, and detail to enhance creativity and build visually compelling scenes.
Build Creative Confidence
Strengthen problem-solving, artistic thinking, and digital design skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
In this fun, hands-on course, kids learn how to plan, film, and edit their own videos using pro creator tools and techniques. From storytelling to editing and on-camera confidence, they’ll build real skills to start growing their own channels—perfect for aspiring YouTubers, streamers, or digital storytellers!
Learning Outcomes
Create with Purpose
Learn the full content creation process: plan, script, film, and edit engaging videos using real tools and techniques.
Develop Camera Confidence
Practice presenting, storytelling, and communicating clearly to build a unique and authentic creator voice.
Edit Like a Pro
Explore video editing basics including cutting, transitions, audio, and visual effects to enhance your content.
Grow Real Skills
Build creativity, confidence, and digital literacy while learning how to engage audiences and share ideas effectively.
Explore our Course Categories
Each course runs weekly in face-to-face sessions over a focused 3-month program, carefully designed to build a specific skill set. By the end, your child will have mastered essential skills for the future!
In this hands-on course using Scratch, kids dive into game creation while learning coding and UX/UI design—all through fun, creative projects! Perfect for young minds curious about tech, it’s a playful intro to computer science where students bring their imaginations to life.
Learning Outcomes
Programming
Build game logic using algorithms, loops, events, and conditional statements to control characters and create interactive features.
Math & Logic
Use coordinates, geometry, patterns, and sequences to design movement, animations, and game mechanics.
Design
Craft engaging games through visual storytelling, user experience principles, character design, and environment creation.
Teamwork
Strengthen problem-solving, resilience, and collaboration by tackling challenges, refining ideas, and working as a team.
This exciting course teaches kids how to design immersive games using 3D modeling tools, code with Lua, and build engaging gameplay in Roblox Studio. It's the perfect launchpad for young creators to explore real-world programming and develop impressive, transferable tech skills—all while having fun!
Learning Outcomes
Code with Confidence
Learn Lua scripting fundamentals, using variables, functions, loops, and conditionals to bring interactive Roblox games to life.
Design in 3D
Build immersive worlds, create custom assets, and use visual storytelling to enhance gameplay and player engagement.
Master Game Design
Apply core design principles to craft fun, balanced, and collaborative experiences—including multiplayer mechanics.
Build Real Skills
Strengthen problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork through creative challenges, scripting tasks, and group projects.
This beginner-friendly course guides kids through the basics of 3D modelling, teaching them how to create, shape, and texture their own digital objects. Perfect for young creators eager to explore digital design, they’ll build essential skills while unleashing their imagination in a fun, hands-on way. They'll even be able to print out their designs to bring home with them!
Learning Outcomes
Model with Purpose
Learn the basics of 3D modelling by creating, shaping, and customizing digital objects using professional tools.
Design in 3D
Explore form, scale, and proportion while crafting characters, props, and environments that bring ideas to life.
Tell Visual Stories
Use colour, composition, and detail to enhance creativity and build visually compelling scenes.
Build Creative Confidence
Strengthen problem-solving, artistic thinking, and digital design skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
In this fun, hands-on course, kids learn how to plan, film, and edit their own videos using pro creator tools and techniques. From storytelling to editing and on-camera confidence, they’ll build real skills to start growing their own channels—perfect for aspiring YouTubers, streamers, or digital storytellers!
Learning Outcomes
Create with Purpose
Learn the full content creation process: plan, script, film, and edit engaging videos using real tools and techniques.
Develop Camera Confidence
Practice presenting, storytelling, and communicating clearly to build a unique and authentic creator voice.
Edit Like a Pro
Explore video editing basics including cutting, transitions, audio, and visual effects to enhance your content.
Grow Real Skills
Build creativity, confidence, and digital literacy while learning how to engage audiences and share ideas effectively.
Testimonies
“What started as a free Saturday trial at New Meta Fortnite Academy quickly became one of the best decisions I’ve made for my 8-year-old son. He now plays his favorite game in a fun, structured, and social environment—learning teamwork, communication, and strategy from friendly, knowledgeable coaches. It’s been a fantastic boost for both his development and social life.”
Play Meta was a blast! My sons absolutely loved it, especially the focus on working together. It was awesome to see them strategise and communicate through play. We'll definitely be back for more adventures in Play Meta!
“A brilliant way to turn my son’s love of gaming into a fun, social, and educational experience. He’s excited to attend regularly!”
My son loves it. Gaming is his world and its fantastic he can be around like-minded others. They are a great warm team and are very welcoming to all. Thanks a million guys.
“Wasn’t sure what to expect, but my child loved it and can’t wait to go back. The facilities and instructors really impressed us.”
Both my boys attend the SEN sessions. They have been going for over a year and really enjoy their time there. The place is fun and staff are great and very helpful. You can also grab some snacks and drinks. This is great value and enhances their social experience with others.
Where to find us?
We are based in New Meta Hub in the heart of Milton Keynes, a unique hub for gamers where people play, learn and socialise. Find us on the map
Ashton House, 401 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH
02033190106
academy@playnewmeta.gg