Empower Your Child with Practical Skills at The Orange Toolbox
Building a Brighter Future for Children of All Abilities
Discover a unique construction workshop in the heart of Blackboys, tailored for children aged 2 and above, including those with specific educational needs (SEN). Let your child explore carpentry, landscaping, brickwork, tiling, plumbing, and basic electrics under the guidance of a DBS checked instructor with 20+ years of experience in the building industry.
Tailored Workshops for All Ages
From Tiny Tools to 11+, our group sessions cater to children of different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that promote skill development and creativity.
Experienced Instructor with a Passion for Teaching
Our DBS checked instructor brings over two decades of experience in the building industry, offering valuable insights, guidance, and mentorship to young builders in training.
Inclusive Environment for Special Educational Needs
At The Orange Toolbox, we welcome children with SEN, providing a supportive and inclusive setting where every child can shine and explore their potential in a safe and encouraging space.
About The Orange Toolbox
Creating Builders of Tomorrow
The Orange Toolbox is a renowned construction workshop dedicated to empowering children with essential practical skills and knowledge. Located in the picturesque village of Blackboys near Uckfield, our workshops offer a unique blend of fun, learning, and creativity for children aged 2 and above, including those with specific educational needs. Join us in shaping the builders of tomorrow today!
Sessions must be pre-booked in advance.
Tiny Tools Group (Ages 2-4) - A semi structured group, with the opportunity to discover hand tools and other construction themed activities. £15 for 60 minute session.
SEN Group (Ages 4 - 11) - A semi structured group, with the opportunity to discover hand tools and other construction themed activities. £17.50 for 60 minute session.
Mixed Primary Group (Ages 5 - 10) - A light introduction to such trades as carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Exploring the safe use of power tools and hand tools in the process. 90 minute sessions. Bookable in termly blocks.
Junior Group (Ages 8 - 10) - Undertaking activities such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, basic brickwork, DIY, timber flooring, and tiling. Gaining skills in the safe handling of Power tools, hand tools and materials. 90 minute sessions. Bookable in termly blocks.
11+ Group (Ages 11- 16) - Exploring hand tools, power tools, and building materials similar to what an apprentice would use going into the construction industry. Bricklaying, landscaping, tiling, plumbing, basic electrical wiring, roofing and carpentry works such as lap joints, mortise and tenon joints, studwork etc.. Gaining knowledge in concrete structural properties, damp protection etc... 120 minute sessions. Bookable in termly blocks
Private 1:1 Sessions (Ages 2 - 16) - Flexible in the skills that would like to be learnt. Please do contact us for more information. Suitable for an individual or for groups up to a maximum of 6 children.
Birthday Sessions (Ages 2 - 16) - Flexible in what we do, to make it the best birthday session experience. Please do contact us for more information. Suitable for groups up to a maximum of 6 children.
Testimonials
Jemimah
I took my five year old to the infant session at the Orange Toolbox and was beyond impressed. Ben was amazing with my son, the session was child led and flexible. Very neurodivergent friendly class. My son designed, sawed, drilled, explored different fittings and built a boat and got to test it out in the water. I went with my 1 year old in tow and Ben provided a little toy tool bench for him to play with. There were also foam bricks my son could just build with. Highly recommend. Thank you Ben!
Laura
Ben was so good with my Anxious 2 year old gave him the space he needed to relax. everything was so hands on by the end of the session he joined in with everything.
Charlotte
My son had his first session with Ben today in the 11+ group. He absolutely loved it, Ben was a great teacher he made the learning interesting, fun and informative. He can't wait to go back next week
Elaine
I cannot recommend Ben at the Orange Toolbox highly enough. He hosted a private session for my son’s birthday with a small group of friends. They had the most fantastic time 😊 Ben is professional but most importantly absolutely brilliant with young children- Patient, accommodating, kind, calm and engaging. He provided the group of children a memorable experience that I think they will be talking about for a long time. Thank you so much Ben 😊🌟
To book a space please visit our booking site:
On the booking site you will find our current and upcoming session times. Please do contact us for more information.
Terms and conditions can be found at the bottom of this page
Current & Upcoming Timetable With Booking Information
20+ Years
Construction Experience
DBS Checked
All staff members
First Aid Trained
For Everyones Saftey
Terms & Conditions
Please take the time to read through.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.
2. Description of Services
Our services include the provision of mentoring for individuals aged two years and older in the use of practical knowledge to include, but not limited to; the use of various tools, materials, techniques and application of skills to a wide range of areas commonly found within the construction industry.
3. Bookings, Cancellations and Refunds
All sessions need to be prebooked before the day to ensure there is adequate equipment and materials available to cater for all attendees.
Bookings are done on a termly basis with the exception of the Tiny Tools (2-4 years) sessions and SEN sessions which can be booked as individual sessions or in termly blocks. If a space is available part way through a term a pro-rata fee will be charged dependant on the number of sessions left that term.
Once booked you are reserved a space in the class and therefore it is non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances where The Orange Toolbox are unable to run the session if there is space available you can attend a different session the same week or credit will be given to be used when booking future sessions.
In the event that a person behaves in a manner that is deemed so unsafe they are not permitted to return no refunds will be given for any pre-booked sessions.
The Orange Toolbox reserves the right to review and change class timetables, the booking process, and prices on a termly basis. If any changes are made to session dates/times after booking the customer is entitled to move to a different session or ask for a refund.
Upon payment customers are declaring they understand and agree to these conditions.
4. Supervision
All children under the age of 8 years must be directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times while accessing our services, with a maximum ratio of 1 adult to 2 children.
Children between the ages of 8 years and 11 years who are deemed competent may be left without direct supervision but only with permission from The Orange Toolbox staff. We reserve the right to retract this permission at any time in which case the child will need only be permitted to attend if supervised by an adult over the age of 18 years.
Children over the age of 11 years may attend without direct parental/guardian supervision if deemed competent however any concerns regarding behaviour or potential breaches to health and safety rules may lead to the young person being prohibited from returning unless permission is granted for them to return under supervision by a responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
5. Clothing
All participants and supervising adults are required to attend in suitable clothing that is practical and does not present a hazard, in addition flat close-toed shoes or boots are required to be worn at all times.
No loose clothing, for example hoodies/jumpers with long cords, ties, necklaces, bracelets, chains or other dangling jewellery etc… will be permitted to be worn. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to wear jewellery that includes items such as rings, adults may do so at their own risk and The Orange ToolBox will not accept any liability as a result of harm contributed by the wearing of jewellery.
No heels, sandals, flipflops, open toed shoes, other loose fitting shoes or shoes that otherwise do not cover and protect the feet are permitted.
Participants are required to wear relevant PPE as indicated by The Orange Toolbox Staff during each session, this may include but not be limited to safety glasses, masks and gloves where a risk assessment deems it is necessary.
The Orange Toolbox takes health and safety seriously and therefore retains the right to ask anyone not adhering to this to change clothing/shoes and remove loose items or to leave the premises.
6. Food and Drink
Due to health and safety no food or drink is permitted to be consumed on the premises with the exception of water or squash in a bottle that cannot leak if knocked over. Any one seen in breach of this will be politely asked to stop however The Orange Toolbox retains the right to ask anyone committing repeat offences to leave the premises.
7. User Conduct
You agree not to use our services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms and Conditions. You also agree not to:
Act or behave in a manner that may cause harm or injury to yourself or another person.
Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
Violate the rights of third parties.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services.
Use our services for commercial solicitation without our prior written consent.
8. Intellectual Property
All content and materials available on our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of The Orange Toolbox or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Orange Toolbox shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our services.
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