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DfE to add more suppliers to online education resource list
EB News: 07/05/2020 - 08:54
The Department for Education is reviewing its list of free online education resources during Coronavirus (Covid19), and is allowing suppliers to submit their products for consideration to be added.
The list, which was published on 7 April, includes free online educational resources to help children learn at home during the lockdown period.
Suppliers are invited to apply on this link if they would like their resource to be included. Resources must offer free online content covering at least one of the following areas: English, Maths, Science, PE, Mental wellbeing, and Special educational needs and disability (SEND).
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