SELFIEforTEACHERS launch & ‘Digital Schools Awards’ to first 5 Slovenian schools on World Teachers’ Day, 5 October 2021

A new self-reflection online tool to support teachers to further develop their digital competence is launching on World Teachers’ Day. SELFIEforTEACHERS has been designed by the European Commission working with experts from across Europe. The tool gives primary and secondary teachers an opportunity to reflect on how they are using digital tools and technologies, get … Read more

Scottish Minister unveils plans to help protect children online

Feb 2019 – Scottish schools are set to be at the forefront of the fight against cyber bullying and the exploitation of young people online, as a world-leading initiative is unveiled by the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd, on ‘Safer Internet Day’ (5 February 2019.) Designed to provide education professionals with the … Read more

Schools come together to achieve digital award

Five schools from Bearsden, just outside Glasgow, have become the first in Scotland to achieve Digital Schools Award status by working together. Bearsden Academy, Mosshead Primary, Bearsden Primary, Baljaffray Primary and Castlehill Primary received the nationally recognised education award via a cluster initiative. It is the first time in the history of the programme that … Read more

Northern Ireland schools initiative to help pupils stay safe online

An industry backed initiative and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland is set to help schools tackle cyber risks and keep pupils safe online. Developed by Digital Schools Awards Northern Ireland to provide education professionals with the resources and support needed to help pupils stay safe in the digital world, the new Cyber … Read more

Ann Marie hp

21 July 2020

HP is committed to helping young people acquire the digital skills they need to thrive. We are proud to be part of the Digital Schools Awards European initiative which aims to help schools to use the power of technology to improve learning outcomes and the development of higher level skills in students.