Award Winning

Geographical Association GOLD award – April 2024

We are thrilled that 2041 School, a UK registered charity supported by Oddizzi, has been awarded a Gold award for the second year in a row by the Geographical Association. The aim of the charity is to provide free films and educational resources on Antarctica for primary schools. The award was for Part 2 in the series – Into the Heart of Antarctica.

The Geographical Association commented: “The 2041 Antarctica resources are a fabulous set of up-to-date, accessible, authentic and relevant videos and interactive challenges, riddles and virtual fieldwork which are perfectly tailored for primary age pupils. A range of high-quality geographical lenses are employed to intrigue and inspire pupils to not only develop a sense of place, but to build the knowledge and understanding necessary to empower them to become active citizens and guardians. The quality of the production, presentation and above all geography is excellent, providing teachers with not only a positive real-world case study of the realities of living in such an inhospitable environment but a range of engaging, thought provoking and language rich activities to support teachers deliver learning around a location that they are very unlikely to ever visit in person.”

Geographical Association SILVER award – April 2024

We are thrilled that Oddizzi has been awarded a Silver award by the Geographical Association, for our virtual fieldwork film, A Very Rural Adventure. This new film invites children to join Oddizzi on a class trip to Malham in North Yorkshire, a brilliant resource for topics on the UK.

Geographical Association GOLD award – April 2023

We are thrilled that 2041 School – Champions of Antarctica has been awarded a Gold award by the Geographical Association. The judges commented: “Innovative, imaginative and impactful- this is an inspirational FREE resource. From the concept of empowering pupils to be a part of such a vital initiative, through the detailed and well-informed plans and activities, to the high production values across the entire set of resources Champions of Antarctica is a MUST HAVE for every primary school.”

Geographical Association SILVER award – April 2023

We are thrilled that Oddizzi has been awarded a Silver award by the Geographical Association, for our virtual field trip to Everest Base Camp. The judges commented: “Virtual and interactive learning can be tricky to reconcile, but Oddizzi’s journey to Everest Base Camp achieves it brilliantly. Through a combination of local insights, high quality video and the completion of engaging fieldwork tasks, pupils will remember and be motivated to build on the geography explored during their ‘visit’ to Everest.”

BETT Awards 2023 WINNER – March 2023

We are delighted to announce that 2041 School – Champions of Antarctica won a 2023 BETT Awards in the Primary – Free Digital Content, App or Open Educational Resource Category. The judges commented on 2041 School’s beautiful videos about the 2041 Antarctic Treaty expiration, which focus on why Antarctica is so special: “Original and thought provoking, the content on this engaging platform is impactful and well presented.”

BETT Awards 2023 Finalist – January 2023

We are delighted to announce that 2041 School – Champions of Antarctica has been shortlisted by the 2023 BETT Awards in the Primary – Free Digital Content, App or Open Educational Resource Category. Created by Oddizzi, these free resources help children to learn about Antarctica, why it is so special and how they can help protect it. Details of all finalists can be found here!

Teach Primary 2021 Winner – 4 Stars Foundation Category

We are delighted to be 4 star winners in the 2021 Teach Primary foundation category. Judges remarked, “The world really comes to life with this action-packed, high-quality and inspirational resource for pupils of all ages. Oddizzi grants the opportunity for pupils to step outside of their classroom and experience the world at their fingertips creating global citizens and broadening the horizons for young learners. It is a teacher’s dream for geography, providing details, engaging lesson plans, topic webs and curriculum mapping, and a range of thorough assessment tools to maintain personalised learning and progress.” St John’s C of E Primary

See list of winners here

BETT Awards 2020 Finalist

We are delighted to announce that Oddizzi has been shortlisted in the 2020 BETT Awards  ‘Primary Content’ category. Thank you to everyone involved in our mission to put ‘geography back on the map’ in primary schools! Details of all finalists can be found here!

BETT Awards 2016 Winner

We are delighted to announce the Oddizzi has been awarded a prestigious Bett Award in the ‘Best Whole Course Subject Curriculum Resource’ category.

Oddizzi was also highly commended in the Primary Digital Content (rest of the curriculum) category.

The judges felt that Oddizzi matched the curriculum well and was both accessible and inclusive. Its ability to track progression and achievement with a consideration for e-safety led the judges to score this resource a nine out of 10.

Jenny Cooke, Founder at Oddizzi said, “We are thrilled to receive a BETT Award for Best Whole Course Subject Curriculum resource and a Highly Commended for Primary Digital Content. We are passionate about delivering high quality and engaging geography resources to primary teachers and children and hope that this industry recognition helps to raise the profile of geography within primary schools.

GESS Award 2014 Winner

 

The Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions Show is the leading education conference event in the Middle East. Its awards recognise outstanding educators and providers of education solutions across the globe.

Educators in the Gulf regions recognised the value Oddizzi offers to its primary audience and the positive impact our resources make.

‘New Boy’ Award (Technology) Education Investor – 2012

The Education Investor Awards ‘promote excellence and recognise innovation in the education sector, a sector that is acknowledged for its global technology leadership’.

Oddizzi was awarded the Education Investor ‘New Boy’ Award for its contribution to the teaching and learning of geography within the primary classroom.

Digital Education Entrepreneur of the Year Winner – 2012

The Digital Entrepreneur of the Year awards honour the pioneers of the internet. Oddizzi was thrilled to be recognised by such a well-known organisation for our work within education.

BETT Award – Primary Digital Content – 2012

 

The BETT awards are a celebration of creativity and innovation in educational technology and Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field.

The judges said:

‘This is a cost-effective solution to exploring global issues and develop geographical skills. It has many excellent features that bring together relevant and up-to-date information, games, live newsfeeds and high-quality graphics to support classroom teaching and pupils’ independent research.’