The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and Partnerships for Schools (PfS) are running an exciting new initiative to get Energy Display Meters provided and installed into English state-funded schools, absolutely free. The meter provides real-time information about your school’s electricity use in an easy-to-understand format which can be used as a teaching and learning tool.

www.energydisplaymeter.co.uk

The device is linked to your school’s PC networks, enabling you to raise energy awareness amongst pupils and teachers. It is also an excellent customisable teaching tool. Register your interest on the Energy Display Meter site and you will be informed as soon as applications are open.

The Two Thirty Volts website supports the key stages 3 and 4 of the national curriculum relating to electricity, and helps 11-16 years olds with everything they need to know to understand and stay safe around this energy source.

The site offers a range of material for Science and PSHE teachers, including lesson plans, revision notes, guides to practical experiments and revision quizzes. There is also an education zone which provides information on careers in the electrical industry, environmental issues and vital first aid tips.