Blue Spark Foundation

BlueSpark provided funding for Tanfield Lea Primary School in Durham to acquire “Makey Makey” sets for use at their after-school Computer Science club with the intention of enhancing the learning derived from computer science lessons taught in curriculum time. “Makey Makey” sets are easy to use invention kits that encourage students to interact with computers as creative tools and help them to develop confidence and team working skills in using technology. The School’s Computing Coordinator said that the Club aims to develop the creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills that are critical to preparing children for the increasingly complex life and work environment that they face.