A new report by the Legatum Institute provides a holistic analysis of the costs and benefits associated with re-opening schools in England at various points between now and the autumn. The report builds on the proof-of-concept tool developed by the Institute in December 2020 and allows decision makers to understand: Direct health effects […]
eduu.school and Kooth partner to provide critical mental health education, support and services to children The online learning platform offers extensive mental health support through an integrated curriculum London, 19 February 2021 – Online mental wellbeing service Kooth and online learning platform eduu.school, in partnership with Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, GLUU and Hodder […]
Lycamobile will work alongside the BBC to provide SIM cards to school children across England, Wales, and Scotland through the charity Business2Schools The collaboration is an extension of BBC’s successful ‘Give a Laptop’ campaign which saw thousands of laptops donated to school kids As families across the country adjust to home schooling, increasing access to […]
A study undertaken by The University of Lincoln has revealed that airborne pathogens in a classroom environment can be significantly reduced by the use of effective air purification systems. The report was commissioned by Intratek, providers of some of the world leading air purification systems, and shows that the levels of airborne micro-organisms can be […]
On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance Rover is set to touch down on Mars and begin exploration of the Red Planet. To commemorate this historic occasion, Discovery Education—the global leader in curriculum-aligned digital resources, engaging content, and professional learning for primary and secondary classrooms—is partnering with NASA to bring students worldwide a special no-cost livestream of this momentous event. […]
For the second year running Covid-19 will fundamentally impact exams in the UK Pearson is launching a major national consultation looking at the wider issue of assessment and qualifications for 14-19 year olds, amid national debate on the future of GCSEs Leading UK and international education experts will help guide the multistage research project Pearson, the world’s learning company, has today […]
With many workers going the extra mile to keep us safe during the latest lockdown, GAMA Healthcare launches search to find the nation’s Cleaning Heroes – £12,000 prize fund – With the third lockdown upon us, a leading British business is supporting those on the frontline who are helping suppress the spread of the […]
Active Kids Do Better Nike programme and partnerships in Chile and Egypt shortlisted for prestigious prize A no-cost digital programme which has helped thousands of UK primary school children to stay active during the pandemic has been shortlisted for a 2021 Bett Award. Discovery Education and Nike’s Active Kids Do Better helps teachers and […]
New digital resources help primary schools observe Safer Internet Day and promote the safe use of technology Discovery Education is proud to support Safer Internet Day – 9th February 2021 – by providing dynamic new digital resources to help primary school children stay safe online. Available via the award-winning digital learning service Discovery Education Espresso, the […]
London, February 2021: KidZania London, the UK’s largest indoor edutainment centre, has kicked off the New Year with a brand new KidZania Mayor! Following a month-long process of searching for the perfect candidate back in December 2020, KidZania are thrilled to announce that 10-year-old Livia Annabel Stone will be taking over the role, bringing with […]
