Key takeaways
- Gagan Mohindra MP visited Oxhey Wood Primary School in Watford to join Year 3 pupils taking part in a VodafoneThree Discovery Animated Adverts workshop, designed to develop their digital skills and creativity.
- VodafoneThree Discovery provides free, practical training covering digital skills, online safety, accessibility and emerging technology, including workshops delivered directly in schools and communities.
- The visit builds on a two-year relationship between VodafoneThree Discovery and Oxhey Wood Primary School, where pupils have taken part in workshops covering digital posters and cartoons, stop-motion animation, digital music and movie making.
MP for South West Hertfordshire, Gagan Mohindra, visited Oxhey Wood Primary School in Watford to see pupils developing their digital skills through hands-on workshops delivered by Discovery, VodafoneThree’s free digital skills and online safety training program.
The visit saw Mr Mohindra join Year 3 pupils for an Animated Adverts workshop, where children put their ideas into practice and develop their digital creativity.
Through Discovery, VodafoneThree delivers practical training spanning digital skills, online safety, accessibility and emerging technology, helping more people feel confident using technology and making the most of the opportunities it provides.
This includes bringing the technology directly into schools, helping make digital skills accessible to a range of learning needs, while also giving teachers practical ideas they can use in the classroom.
Digital skills are becoming an increasingly important part of how children learn, create and communicate, so giving young people opportunities to build those skills in a practical and engaging way really matters. Through Discovery, we work directly with schools and communities to make digital learning accessible and relevant. Our longstanding relationship with Oxhey Wood is a great example of that, and it was fantastic to welcome Gagan Mohindra MP to see the pupils putting those skills into action.
Nicki Lyons, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, VodafoneThree
The visit builds on a two-year relationship between VodafoneThree Discovery and Oxhey Wood Primary School, with the team delivering a range of workshops from digital poster and cartoon making to stop-motion animation, digital music and movie making.
Pupils explored how technology can reinforce classroom learning and ways to create, communicate and demonstrate their understanding.
Our pupils have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Discovery workshops this week. The sessions were engaging, interactive and gave children valuable opportunities to strengthen their digital literacy and understand how to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. It was also highly beneficial for our staff to observe the workshops and gain ideas from specialists in the field. We are very grateful for the opportunity to take part and would like to thank VodafoneThree for providing such a positive and enriching experience.
Mrs Mikki Caplan, Headteacher, Oxhey Wood Primary School
It was fantastic to see the Discovery programme in action at Oxhey Wood Primary School and to have the opportunity to join local pupils for the session. Giving young people the skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world is incredibly important. Thanks to all involved in organising such a brilliant session.
Gagan Mohindra MP, South West Hertfordshire
Discovery supports VodafoneThree’s wider everyone connected strategy and its Made for Everyone pillar, helping people develop the skills and confidence they need to take part in an increasingly digital world.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Discovery team or requesting a session, visit: vodafonethreediscovery.taplink.site
Frequently asked questions
What is VodafoneThree Discovery?
VodafoneThree Discovery is a free, inclusive digital skills programme that provides hands-on support in schools, stores and communities across the UK. Launched by Three in 2014, Discovery is designed to help people build the skills and confidence they need to use technology safely and effectively.
What do VodafoneThree Discovery school workshops teach?
Discovery school workshops help pupils and teachers build practical digital skills while learning how to use technology safely and responsibly. Sessions can cover online safety and digital literacy alongside creative activities such as multimedia projects, coding, digital storytelling and animation.
How does VodafoneThree help children and young people stay safe online?
Discovery delivers online safety education directly in schools, including interactive workshops and assemblies that encourage safe online habits and responsible digital behaviour. Since launching in 2014, Discovery has empowered 53,000 students and teachers through its safer internet workshops. VodafoneThree also provides wider online safety support for families, including resources developed with the NSPCC and Digital Parenting Pro.
