Did you come to BETT and visit the LGfL stand? It was hard to miss with 'Jet Pack Girl' flying overhead.
The buzz and excitement were palpable, especially as this year we had a presentation space where LGfL staff showcased many of the services and resources.
To top off three action-packed days, we were delighted to be awarded two BETT awards.
We were awarded highly commended in the category 'Wellbeing and Safeguarding Resource of the Year' for our Safe Skills resource, and we won the BETT award for 'IT services of the year.' Amazing!
LGfL Safe Skills - a reminder of a BETT award-winning resource
SafeSkills is an online tool that helps schools teach and track online safety for students in years 5-8 (with future features for older SEND students). It covers 8 key areas of digital life, based on UK government guidelines. Teachers can use it to see how students, classes, and the whole school are doing and identify where to focus. Kids can take the quizzes at school or at home. Schools need to register to get a teacher login, which takes a few days.
If you would like to find out more about safe skills we regularly run safe skills surgery sessions to access practical advice and support. We demonstrate the functionality of the system and answer any queries you have, in order to enable you to start using the tool with your pupils.
Farrah Khalifa from St Paul’s Catholic School, Leicester explains how she used SafeSkills and why she reached 35,000 questions answered within the first week!
1. Free Online Resources: A new UDL (Universal Design for Learning) portal (udl.lgfl.net) explains using UDL principles. They also show how to use LGfL's existing learning materials, Texthelp tools, and J2e/Busythings services (free for LGfL schools) to support SEND students and share real-world examples of UDL in action.
2. Expert Online Training: LGfL Inspire offers courses on using iPads for accessibility and communication, and creating a digital strategy for mental health and wellbeing.
3. Study Tours: Visit schools like Woodland Academy Trust, Whitefield Primary School, Lawford C of E Primary School, and Exning Primary School to see inclusive practices firsthand.
Developed in partnership with the Manchester Museum palaeontologist and LGfL's curriculum team, "Fossils and Dinosaurs" is an online resource for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 learners. Like LGfL's "Space Adventures," it models best practices for using online and immersive technologies to support all learners. It incorporates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles for accessibility and engagement.
This resource addresses common misconceptions by providing expert-reviewed content and utilising engaging video content to enhance learning.
"Fossils and Dinosaurs" is designed for Key Stage 1 and 2, with EYFS resources also included. Its inclusive design and its specific inclusion section make it accessible to a wide range of learners, potentially even older students. The resource creates a flexible learning environment for diverse learning needs. LGfL strives to develop accessible resources throughout its curriculum resources.
Don't forget our next MHWB training on 24th February 'Creating a Digital Strategy for Whole School Mental Health and Wellbeing' Click hereto find out more and book the session
Have you read our latest blog to support Internet Safety Day? The event may have passed, but Internet Safety is not just for one day! Read the blog here and sign up to subscribe to our regular blogshere
We have launched EdTechTV where you can get regular updates in a TV format to keep up to date with the EdTech Hubs community. Episode 2 is available now and features input from The Park Federation about their journey from receiver to the giver of support, reflections on an epic BETT experience with Ribblesdale School, and a catch-up with Dr. Fiona Aubrey Smith about LEO's 'Next Chapter Report' and a fun twist at the end to keep you listening. Find all episodes here
Read the next chapter report from Leo Academy Trust' Changing Learning Changing Lives. Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith explores LEO's sustainability, scalability & approach to AI. Read ithereand find out more about the impact report and findingshere
Widgit has two new free seasonal download resource sets -
Are you a secondary school interested in being part of a secondary round table event? This event allows digital leaders from secondary schools to gather, share ideas, and discuss challenges and solutions when developing education technology it will be held at LGfL Offices in London, building on the success of the previous online forum. Click hereto find out more.
LGfL Training
Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Please click the button below to see the extensive training programme available.
