THE Future Ready Learners Programme
Welcome to a free, classroom-ready programme from CityFibre and 8billionideas, designed to help primary school pupils become confident, capable and safe in a digital world through The Tech Toolkit.
Age Range
Designed for KS2
Cost
Completely free
Delivery
Fits around existing timetables
Teacher prep
Ready to use
Curriculum
PSHE, enrichment, tutor time, STEM
Today's pupils are growing up in a world shaped by AI, social media and rapidly evolving technology. While schools already do an incredible job teaching Computing and Online Safety, many teachers tell us they want practical resources that help bridge the gap between curriculum knowledge and the real-world digital experiences children encounter every day.
The Tech Toolkit is a practical, classroom-ready programme that helps primary-aged learners develop digital confidence, online safety awareness and future technology skills. Through engaging activities, real-world challenges and guided discussions, pupils learn:
Save planning time while delivering essential digital and online safety skills. Whether you have five minutes during tutor time or a full lesson available, the The Tech Toolkit helps pupils explore important digital topics through engaging discussions, real-world scenarios and interactive activities.
Ready-to-use learning resources
Structured lesson activities
Engaging pupil challenges
Online safety education
Flexible classroom delivery
We know that teachers already have enough on their plates. That's why The Tech Toolkit has been designed to be simple, flexible, and ready to use straight away.
Also suitable for PSHE, enrichment, digital literacy programmes, tutor time, STEM activities.
Schools use 8billionideas to complement classroom learning with experiences that feel modern, relevant, and inspiring. We know schools need programmes that are easy to implement and genuinely valuable.That’s why our Challenges are designed to be:
A simple, age appropriate explanation of an important tech concept.
A surprising fact about the topic that sparks interest.
A real-world challenge designed to get students thinking.
The Tech Toolkit helps primary-aged learners develop the confidence, knowledge and safe digital habits they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world. Register your interest today and join schools across the UK preparing learners for the opportunities of a connected future.
Build confidence using technology effectively for learning, communication and everyday life.
Learn how to make informed decisions online and become positive, responsible digital citizens.
Understand online risks, recognise common threats and learn how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Explore emerging technologies and discover how innovation is shaping the world around us.
Gain awareness of future technology careers, digital skills and opportunities in a rapidly evolving economy.
Each participating school receives:
A pack of 50 flashcards that can be used in the classroom
Classroom activities and discussion guides
Online safety content
Future technology careers resources
Developed by CityFibre and 8billionideas. CityFibre is the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform. 8billionideas works with governments, schools and organisations in more than 25 countries and has reached over one million learners worldwide.
Schools registering interest now will receive priority information about programme availability, launch dates and future opportunities.
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