FEATURE FOCUS: SUMMER LEARNING GAP
Fighting the summer slide, digitally DISCOVERY EDUCATION offers digital resources to help bridge the summer learning gap. D
iscovery Education, the creators of essential digital learning solutions used by students worldwide, are offering students across the UK brain-boosting resources that will keep learning going all summer long.
Often referred to as the ‘summer slide’, the extended school summer break can lead to learning loss, which according to research, can total one month of academic progress. Discovery Education’s innovative DoodleLearning maths and English programmes provide a targeted solution to the summer slide, transforming how children practice and strengthen their skills during the school holidays.
Designed for kids aged 2-14, DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish use advanced adaptive technology to create personalised learning programmes tailored to each child’s unique needs. Combining cutting-edge learning psychology with fun, interactive exercises, the apps deliver short, engaging sessions designed to boost confidence, close knowledge gaps, and promote steady academic growth. Charity Lisko, Discovery Education’s Vice President for International Product, Curriculum and Content said: “The summer slide is a challenge faced by pupils, parents, and educators alike. We’re proud to offer a solution that not only keeps children’s minds engaged in learning, but also seamlessly builds their confidence and skills in maths and English
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as they enjoy their summer, without adding a lot of screen time.”
The DoodleLearning apps have been shown to significantly enhance academic progression, particularly when used little and often. DoodleLearning offers four innovative products supporting learning in maths and English Language – DoodleMaths, DoodleEnglish, DoodleTables and DoodleSpell. A recent University of Bath study found that children who use DoodleMaths for just 20 minutes a week are four times less likely to experience learning loss than their peers. Practising “little and often” with Doodle has been proven to double a child’s academic
progression rate, reinforcing the apps’ effectiveness.
Additionally, this summer will see the return of Doodle Learning’s popular Summer Challenge, which motivates children to practise maths and English regularly, and receive rewards in recognition of their hard work. Whether at home, on holiday, or offline, the DoodleLearning programmes are available on tablets, phones, laptops, and desktops making them ideal for summer learning. Created by teachers for teachers the Doodle apps have been used by over one million children in the UK and around the world.
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