Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed news that Pendle schools are benefitting from the Government’s Digital Skills Partnership, as teachers from the area received support through the initiative.
The Digital Skills Partnership, launched in March 2017, brings together public, private and charity sector organisations to share knowledge and best practice, improving digital skills provision across the country and at a local level. It has already let to 2 million people receiving training across the country.
Across East Lancashire, BT’s Barefoot Computing initiative has been providing free computer science resources and Continuing Professional Development workshops to primary school teachers. Teachers from over half the North West’s primary schools have taken part, with 6,700 registered.
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson said, “In just eight months, 48 teachers from over half of Pendle’s primary schools have received support through the Digital Skills Partnership. This will lead to better quality teaching for young pupils in a vital subject, better preparing the next generation with the skills they need for the future.
“Help is also being offered to ordinary people wanting to develop online skills or receive advice as well as projects being delivered in the North West on online safety, coding and other areas. The success of this Government project is seeing people benefit from cooperation between schools, charities and businesses.”