To celebrate the opening of the new school year, global edtech leader Discovery Education today unveiled a host of enhancements that will help primary school teachers to ignite pupil curiosity and drive deeper engagement and achievement. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning services, including Espresso and DoodleLearning, these enhancements give teachers and…
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…
The British Science Association (BSA) has released an adapted version of an existing CREST Award resource, ‘Design and make a pizza box’, to make it more accessible for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Developed in collaboration with SEND expert Rob Butler, Projects Lead at the Association for Science Education (ASE), the…
Just launched, the informative, free online resource Bereavement and pupils with SEND, from leading charities, LGfL – the National Grid for Learning and Child Bereavement UK, provides insights and strategies for both mainstream, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, for supporting SEND pupils facing bereavement. Commenting on the launch, Bob Usher, Content…
New resources include immersive AR experiences supporting pupil wellbeing Discovery Education is proud to support this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5th to 11th February 2024), by providing primary schools with dynamic digital resources and new immersive learning experiences supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning services Espresso and Health and Relationships , the carefully…
Over 150 free resources have been created with artists and subject experts, exploring the stories of those who have shaped British history and society today. The resources respond to research which reveals that educators are proactively seeking support in relation to teaching under-represented stories, identity, empire and migration. The new Schools hub brings the Gallery’s…
With just two weeks to go to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – is providing primary schools with exciting resources to help pupils learn about and celebrate this major sporting event. Kicking off in Australia and New…
On the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – is providing primary schools with dynamic digital resources to help teachers and children mark this global event. Held annually on 5 June, World Environment Day brings together millions of…
In celebration of National Numeracy Day , Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – is providing primary schools with dynamic digital resources to make maths learning fun. Taking place on 17th May, National Numeracy Day aims to help people feel more confident with numbers. In support of this,…
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education is providing primary schools with a vast array of digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning Espresso learning platform, this collection of high-quality digital content has been curated by Discovery Education’s team of curriculum experts. Discovery Education…
As the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III approaches, Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – is providing schools with resources to celebrate and explore this important moment in history. Taking place on Saturday 6th May at Westminster Abbey in London, the…
ITN has renewed its contract to produce Discovery Education’s news bulletins for primary school aged children for another five years. The bulletins are produced by ITN’s news production team who have held the contract with Discovery Education since 2012. They form part of Discovery Education’s ‘Espresso’ digital learning platform for schools, which offers a variety of teacher tools…
Esri UK announces new ‘Teach with GIS’ resources 27 September 2022 – Esri UK today announced a major refresh of its flagship teaching resources and support for teachers, Teach with GIS, to help them improve how they teach with GIS software (Geographic Information Systems) across major curriculum areas. Consisting of lesson plans, teaching tools such…
Free lesson plans include ‘Anti-Bullying’, ‘Diversity, Inclusion + Wellbeing’, ‘Secondary English’, ‘Secondary Drama’, and ‘Intermediate ESOL/EFL English’. More than 60% savings on Wicked tickets with free teacher ratios and free school trip planning guide including risk assessment supporting materials. WICKED, the award-winning stage musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of…
This is a call to action. Primary School Teachers – sign up to our new training and gain the skills and confidence to lead change-making environmental education in your classroom. Let’s inspire a new generation of Ocean Activists. How? Simply make sure you are signed up to our Plastic Free Schools Programme where you…
Pantene has today announced its partnership with non-profit, creative education organisation, Ideas Foundation. Together, the organisations are launching a series of ‘Power of Hair’ lesson plans, which are free for educators to download, with the aim to close the Afro Hair cultural education gap and increase positive representation and understanding of Afro hair in…
The British Army is marking the start of Pride Month by urging secondary school teachers to download its free, award-winning resource, LGBTQ+ Voices. It helps students build upon their understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans rights. The LGBTQ+ Voices aligns to the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers education, creating a space for discussion…
Discovery Education today announced the availability of a host of new resources designed to support the integration of Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) into classroom instruction. Accessible through Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 platform, these resources complement M:EE’s ability to inspire student exploration, experimentation, and expression. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning…
– “NBA in the Classroom” Offers Range of Free, NBA-Themed Educational Resources and Materials – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the launch of “NBA in the Classroom,” an NBA-themed educational programme that provides free, downloadable teaching materials for secondary school teachers in the UK that focuses on career development, financial management, mental wellbeing…
The Children’s Society is launching new resources today for all state primary and secondary schools to help them navigate the changes set by new school uniform laws. These resources were developed in partnership with the Child Poverty Action Group and Children North East, and based on years of hands-on work with schools and families. …
Millions of young people across the UK are set to benefit from a unique schools’ programme that puts creativity and collaboration at the heart of learning, based on real-world examples. UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK is launching the programme designed to inspire young people, aged 4 to 19, with its creative projects showcasing collaborations across…
Free maths resources based on real-life scenarios, such as planning a summer holiday or analysing business performance, have been made available for GCSE pupils by chartered accountancy body WICAE. ICAEW has partnered with online education company Nebula Learning to launch the resources, which are designed to make GCSE maths more relevant to teenagers’ lives….
The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has now launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and its teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma. Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most…
‘The number one thing is the inclusivity benefits of the resources. Not having pupils question who is playing football and building a much deeper level of respect for each other.’ Creating an inclusive environment for pupils is a top priority for many teachers and their schools. Adam Walker, a teacher from East Stanley Primary school,…
The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has now launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and its teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma. Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most…
