eLearning Credits
PIXELearning are now an approved Retailer for Curriculum Online.
PIXELearning has been granted Curriculum Online retailer and content provider status. This means that you can now spend your eLearning credits (eLCs) directly with PIXELearning.
Here is some further information about Curriculum Online and eLearning Credits:
What is Curriculum Online?
Curriculum Online is central to the Government's drive to transform teaching and learning in schools by improving access to ICT and multimedia resources for all pupils. The Government has set aside substantial funds for your school to spend on multimedia resources in the form of eLCs (eLearning Credits). The money is distributed from central Government via LEAs to individual schools, which decide locally how to spend it.
What are eLearning Credits (eLCs)?
Money set aside for your school to spend on multimedia resources. Multimedia resources are generally defined as items of educational software designed to support the teaching of the curriculum in England. They cannot be spent on hardware such as computers or projectors.
How much money?
£330million between 2002/3 and 2005/6.
Which schools?
Funding is available for all Government-funded nursery, primary and secondary education, up to and including Key Stage 4.
Where's our money?
Your school should be receiving funds already. Check with your eLC budget-holder or LEA.
How do I use eLCs?
Select the resource(s) you want. Ask your eLC budget for approval, then order direct from PIXELearning, saying you are using eLCs.
When do we have to spend our eLCs?
All Standards Fund grants must be spent by the end of the academic year (31st August) to ensure their effective use. If the money has not been spent by the deadline, the DfES will reclaim the money from LEAs so it can be redistributed to other areas.
Can I spend eLearning credits with PIXELearning?
Yes. PIXELearning is a registered retailer and content provider for curriculum online certified products. However, you can only use eLearning credits to buy products that meet the Curriculum Online criteria and are certified. Currently, The Business Game is the only product PIXELearning has produced for purchase with eLearning Credits.
Please click here if you would like to purchase The Business Game by using eLearning credits.
