This initiative seems to have a Bristol Uni connection, but it might be a good source of project ideas which bring people up on their hardware journey.
Looks like they cover Micro:Bit, python, scratch, Arduino, Minecraft, breadboarding, basic robotics.
https://www.digimakers.co.uk/learning/
(I’m quite interested in educational ideas which work for all age groups - adults and children. I’m not sure if these are they.)