A NEW GOVERNMENT: DIGITAL RESOURCES FROM DISCOVERY EDUCATION HELP PRIMARY SCHOOLS TEACH ABOUT PARLIAMENT AND DEMOCRACY

As the new UK government begins its first term, Discovery Education is providing primary schools with digital resources to nurture pupil curiosity in democracy, parliament and the political process.

 

Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning service Espresso, the carefully curated content – which includes regularly updated news bulletins, videos and interactives – provides high-quality digital content schools can use to engage young people with democracy after the general election and beyond.

 

• In Espresso News Bites – the award-winning news service produced in partnership with ITN Productions – teachers can access daily and weekly news bulletins. From exploring how a general election works to understanding the recent transition of power, Espresso News Bites covers the latest news stories in a dynamic, engaging and age-appropriate way.

 

• In Espresso News in Focus, pupils can take a more in-depth look at news stories and topical events. New government and democracy resources include:
  • What Does a Prime Minister Do? – looking at the role of the UK PM
  • What Happened in the 2024 General Election? – explaining democracy in action
  • New Government Gets to Work – exploring recent events in the UK Parliament

 

Elsewhere in Espresso, teachers can access a whole raft of videos, activities and interactives on the subject of political process and democracy, supporting the teaching of British Values and Citizenship at KS1 and KS2.

 

Lizzy Lambley, Discovery Education’s UK Head of Production, said:

 

“In this general election year, many children have become interested in the political process for the first time. We’re proud to provide UK primary schools with these engaging digital resources to nurture their curiosity and teach them about the workings of government and democracy.”

 

Discovery Education’s resources are available to subscriber schools via Espresso, the daily learning service for primary schools.

 

Explore Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning services at www.discoveryeducation.co.uk.